The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of two (2) 777 Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Self-Protection Suites (SPS) for an estimated cost of $190 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
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Afghan Opposition, Taliban Agree to Back US-Led Peace Process
Taliban and influential Afghan opposition leaders concluded a rare two-day “peace meeting” in Moscow on Wednesday, where they jointly declared that a complete withdrawal of U.S.-led foreign forces was key to a lasting peace in Afghanistan.
Read more ›Dialogue – The best way to Resolve the Kashmir Issue
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Read more ›Muslim society in India: Dynamics of Sects and Castes
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Read more ›Taliban, Afghan Opposition to Hold Controversial Peace Talks in Moscow
Taliban representatives will meet influential Afghan opposition leaders in Moscow for two days of peace building discussions starting Tuesday, but envoys from the Kabul government will not be in attendance.
Read more ›Taliban, Afghan Opposition to Meet in Moscow; Kabul Not Attending
Taliban representatives will meet influential Afghan opposition leaders in Moscow for two days of peace building discussions starting Tuesday, but envoys from the Kabul government will not be in attendance.
Read more ›Indian Shipyard to Deliver Two Russian Designed Frigates With BrahMos by 2026
The two frigates constructed with a partial transfer of technology from Russia would make these platforms the largest fleet of ships in a class showcasing domestically-produced equipment such as the BrahMos missile system, sonar system, and combat management system.
Read more ›US says progress made in Taliban talks amid reports of troop pull-out deal
The US envoy leading the so-called “peace talks” with the Taliban terrorist group has confirmed “significant progress” in the negotiations amid claims by the group that the American side has agreed to a troop-withdrawal deal.
Read more ›U.S., Taliban Agree In Principle To Afghan Peace ‘Framework’
U.S. and Taliban officials have agreed in principle to the “framework” of a peace deal, U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said after five days of talks between the militant group and the United States in Qatar.
Read more ›Afghan President Calls on Taliban to Start Direct Talks With Kabul
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday called on the Taliban movement to engage in direct negotiations with the country’s authorities, reaffirming the importance of national unity and a strong government.
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