Hezbollah, in a statement, said it fired "dozens of Katyusha and Falaq rockets" at Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel "in response to the horrific crime that the Israeli enemy committed in Mais al-Jabal". The Lebanese movement has repeatedly declared that only a ceasefire in Gaza will put an end to its attacks on Israel, which it says are in support of the people of Gaza as well as its ally Hamas.
India will never surrender its claim on Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK) due to the region's economic progress and peace. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved significantly, and a time will come when the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) will no longer be required in the Union Territory. He also mentioned that assembly elections will be held there soon, but did not provide a timeline.
Indian Air Force personnel attacked in Poonch district of J&K. Locals detained for questioning. Five soldiers injured, Corporal Vikky Pahade succumbed. Helicopters used for surveillance. Anand Jain visited ambush spot. Attackers targeted Air Force convoy.
The IAF confirmed the incident through a tweet, stating that the targeted convoy was secured and an investigation was underway. The IAF vehicles were secured inside the air base in the general area near Shahsitar.
A Lebanese security source, requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to the media, confirmed the strike killed "four civilians". Mais al-Jabal municipality chief Abdelmoneim Shukair had earlier told AFP that three people were killed, saying they were a couple and their son.
An experimental AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet completed a successful test flight with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall onboard, marking a milestone in military aviation. The U.S. Air Force aims to deploy over 1,000 unmanned warplanes by 2028, highlighting its aggressive pursuit of AI integration. Despite concerns about autonomous decision-making, Kendall emphasized the importance of AI for security. The shift towards AI-enabled aircraft offers enhanced security and strategic advantages, driven by factors such as cost efficiency and the vulnerability of manned fighter jets to electronic warfare.
With the signing of the technology transfer for Bismaleimide (BMI) Engine Bay Door (EBD), HAL can directly produce these high temperature resistant composite parts for the series production of LCA Mk1A aircraft meeting the initial requirement of IAF squadrons, a joint statement said.
Reports in Saudi Arabian media that couldn't be independently confirmed suggest Hamas negotiators are prepared to accept an Egypt-brokered deal within hours. Israel's Channel 12 also quoted a Hamas official who wasn't identified, saying that the organization's leadership had approved the implementation of the first phase of a hostage release plan. CIA Director Bill Burns arrived in Cairo on Friday to help Egyptian mediators work toward a truce, Axios reported.
