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Russian forces "preparing to work under radioactive contamination" - Moscow

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Monday that it had prepared its forces to work in conditions of radioactive contamination, after Moscow accused Ukraine of planning to detonate a "dirty bomb" - something Kyiv has strongly denied.

Reuters

20 officers linked to loan graft of B30m

Builders of the army's housing loan projects have complained to the Defence Ministry over alleged corruption in the force's internal loan system, which is believed to implicate at least 20 military officers.

Bangkok Post

France wants to be India's best partner in defence manufacturing: French envoy Emmanuel Lenain

The envoy said French and Indian companies are working together on “equipment of the future”, platforms and engines

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Russia names air force general to lead its forces in Ukraine

Russia's Defence Ministry on Saturday named Air Force General Sergei Surovikin as the overall commander of Russian forces fighting in Ukraine, Moscow's third senior military appointment in the space of a week.

Reuters

Explained | The Indian-made LCH ‘Prachand’ and its significance

Tracing the historic journey of the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter, its development and importance.

The Hindu

Turkey strikes 23 PKK members in northern Iraq air raid

Turkey struck 23 members of the banned Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in an air raid some 140 kilometres (90 miles)into northern Iraq, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.

Reuters

Russian forces withdraw from strategic Ukrainian town Lyman

Russia's Defence Ministry on Saturday said it had pulled Russian troops out of the key town of Lyman in eastern Ukraine, citing the "threat of encirclement" by Ukrainian forces.

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Prayut at Defence Ministry, will return home to hear court's ruling

Suspended prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha went to work at the Defence Ministry on Friday morning and was expected to go home in the afternoon to hear the Constitutional Court’s ruling on his eight-year tenure.

Bangkok Post

At DefExpo 2022, India-Africa defence dialogue on the anvil

The theme of DefExpo 2022 is ‘Path to Pride’ and the aim is to showcase the might of the domestic defence industry

The Hindu

Defence Ministry signs signs ₹1,700-crore deal for 35 BrahMos missiles

Ministry of Defence says induction of these dual-role capable missiles will significantly enhance operational capability of Navy fleet assets

The Hindu

PM tenure ruling Sept 30

The Constitutional Court has set Sept 30 for its ruling on when suspended prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's eight-year tenure as premier began and ends.

Bangkok Post

Army looking to create separate cadre of UAV operators

IAF part of DRDO effort to develop indigenous UCAV

The Hindu

Russian Defence Ministry says its forces conducting air strikes in Ukraine's Kharkiv region -RIA

Russia's Defence Ministry on Monday said that Russian forces were conducting air strikes on Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv region, Russian state-owned news agency RIA reported.

Reuters

PM's tenure case set to begin

The Constitutional Court will hold a special meeting on Thursday to examine statements given by suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and former charter drafters over the dispute related to the limit on his eight-year tenure.

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Russia's Defence Ministry says situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant difficult but under control

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Thursday that the situation around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine is "difficult but remains under full control", after reports of fighting in the nearby town of Enerhodar.

Reuters

Russian Defence Ministry says Ukraine tried to capture Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Thursday that Ukrainian forces had attempted to seize the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

PM shrugs off court's blow to his pride

The Constitutional Court's decision to suspend prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from performing his duties appears to have dealt a big blow to him even though deputy spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana has insisted he is still the de jure prime minister pending the court's ruling on his term in office expected within…

Bangkok Post

Prawit begins caretaker duty

Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon will follow Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's lead in the annual military and police reshuffle and refrain from meddling in lists already prepared by Gen Prayut, according to a government source.

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Suspended Thai PM makes surprise arrival at Defence Ministry

Suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday arrived quietly in his private car to work at the Defence Ministry, his concurrent portfolio.

Reuters

Russia says it destroyed howitzer used to shell Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had destroyed a U.S.-made M777 howitzer which it said Ukraine had used to shell the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

Bangkok Post

Prayut pressured over defence role

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he will continue working as defence minister despite growing calls for him to step down from the role.

Bangkok Post

Prayut in work-from-anywhere mode

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, temporarily suspended from prime ministerial duties, is adjusting to working from home and anywhere outside government offices, according to sources.

Bangkok Post

PM to meet top brass over reshuffle

Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will meet with military top brass at the end of this month to discuss the upcoming annual reshuffle, which will see new chiefs of the navy and air force appointed, according to a Defence Ministry source.

Reuters

Russia's Defence Ministry says it may shut down Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant if shelling continues

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Thursday that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine may be shut down if Ukrainian forces continue shelling the facility, something Kyiv has denied doing.

Reuters

One more grain ship leaves Ukraine, Turkey's defence ministry says

One more ship carrying grain has left Ukraine's Chornomorsk port, Turkey's Defence Ministry said on Thursday, bringing the total number of vessels to leave Ukraine's Black Sea ports under a U.N.-brokered grain export deal to 25.

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