Western Countries Lining Up to Court New Indian Government

Germany’s Defense Efforts Fall Short of Recent, More Assertive Rhetoric

* Germany’s defense minister Ursula von der Leyen might think that “Russia has destroyed a massive amount of trust” and claim that her country “wants to take on more responsibility”, echoing recent declarations from the Germans. But in...
Western Countries Lining Up to Court New Indian Government

Iraqi Conflict Takes An Increasingly Regional Dimension

* American officials say Iran is flying surveillance UAVs over Iraq as well as sending supplies and equipment to the Maliki government. * FT: Iran-Saudi proxy war heats up as Isis entrenches in Iraq. Recent developments indicated a thaw might be starting between the...
Western Countries Lining Up to Court New Indian Government

Turkey Seeks Engine for Future Local Fighter

* Turkey seems determined to go ahead with their local TF-X fighter, which is being designed in conjunction with Saab, rather than become part of a Korean-led KF-X. To that effect they have just solicited bids from GE and PW for the research project’s engine. *...