1. Will bury India under the debris of its own warplanes: Pak Defence Minister

Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Sunday threatened that “India would be buried under the wreckage of its warplanes," said in a post on X.

Asif's remarks came after the heads of the Indian armed forces and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cautioned Pakistan against any misadventure. Clearly rattled by India's strong statements, Asif flagged "provocative statements" from the Indian top security establishment.

He claimed that such statements made by the Indian military and political leaders were a "failed attempt" to restore what he called their lost credibility and due to pressure following Operation Sindoor in May.

2. Indian Navy to induct INS Androth

The Indian Navy will induct the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) at the Naval Dockyard, Vishakapatnam, on October 10. The first ASW-SWC INS Arnala was delivered to the Indian Navy on May 8.

The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command (ENC).

INS Androth is equipped with an advanced suite of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) weapons, including the forward-mounted RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launcher, two triple 324mm lightweight torpedo tube launchers for Advanced Light-Weight Torpedoes (ALWTs), and mine-laying rails to deploy anti-submarine mines. For self-defense and surface targets, it carries a 30mm Naval Surface Gun and two 12.7mm Stabilized Remote Controlled Guns (SRCGs).  

3. India-UK begin Exercise KONKAN

The navies of India and the UK kick-started an eight-day mega wargame in the Western Indian Ocean in line with their focus to boost overall military ties.

The UK's Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, has been deployed for the Exercise Konkan. The CSG conducted its first exercise in October 2021 in Exercise KONKAN.

The exercise is a reaffirmation of the shared commitment to ensuring secure, open, and free seas and will exemplify the comprehensive strategic partnership outlined in the India-UK Vision 2035.

4. Indian Army to procure AK-630 guns

The Indian Army has issued a tender to buy six AK-630 30mm guns from a state-owned firm, which is being seen as one of the pillars of the Mission Sudarshan Chakra.

The tender for buying the air defence system has been issued as part of lessons learnt during Operation Sindoor, where the Pakistan Army carried out direct attacks on civilians and religious buildings in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.

The system is mounted on a trailer that can be towed by a high-mobility vehicle for rapid deployment. The 30mm multi-barrel gun has a rapid cyclic rate of fire of up to 3,000 rounds per minute and is capable of engaging targets up to a range of 4 kilometers. It uses an advanced electro-optical fire control system for precise detection and engagement during both day and night, as well as in adverse weather conditions. 

5. Meghalaya police inducts Made-in-India assault rifles

Meghalaya police has inducted Made-in-India assault rifles. The rifles inducted are SSS Defence Manohar-72 (M-72) and Parrikar-72 (P-72). The M-72 is an AR-15 platform chambered in 5.56x45mm, and the P-72 is the AK-based platform chambered in 7.62x39mm and is the counter to the AK-203 assault rifle.

Both of these rifles were showcased at the inauguration of the Sikkim Anti-Terror Squad (ATS). Meghalaya has set up a dedicated Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) to handle terror-related cases and strengthen state security.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated its temporary office at the police headquarters in Shillong on September 30. The images of the rifles were shown by the local  T7 News Channel.

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6. Raksha Mantri to visit Australia

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake a two-day visit to Australia on October 9 to explore new and meaningful initiatives to further expand bilateral defence and strategic ties.

The two sides are set to ink three agreements during Singh's visit that will provide for further boosting cooperation in the areas of information sharing, expanding maritime security ties, and joint activities.

India and Australia are also expected to carry out a detailed review of the current situation in the Indo-Pacific amid growing global concerns over China's increasing military muscle-flexing in the region.

7. Everybody’s pretty much agreed to it: Trump on Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump on October 5 said there is no need to modify the 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which he introduced on September 30, as all parties are on board.

Trump made these remarks while speaking to reporters before leaving the White House.

When asked if there would be any changes to the plan, he said, “We have very little; we do not need flexibility because everybody’s pretty much agreed to it, but there will always be some changes. But the Hamas plan, I tell you, it’s amazing. You are going to have peace in the Middle East for the first time in, they say, really 3,000 years. So, I am very honoured to be a big part of that. They have been fighting for a plan for years. We get the hostages back almost immediately. Negotiations are going on right now. It will probably take a couple of days, and people are very happy about it. It is a great deal for Israel, and it is a great deal for everybody. It is a great deal for the entire Arab world, the Muslim world.”

8. Trump administration to deploy National Guard in Chicago

The Trump administration on October 5 described Chicago as a war zone as it authorised the deployment of federal troops to the city despite firm opposition from local Democratic leaders. The move came amid mounting criticism that US President Donald Trump is using law enforcement and military powers to assert political control over Democrat-run cities.

Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem, defending the deployment on Fox News, said, Chicago is a war zone. The statement followed Trump’s order on October 4 to send 300 National Guard troops to the city, a decision opposed by Illinois governor JB Pritzker and other elected officials, said in a report by AFP.

The clash highlights a growing political divide over law enforcement and migration policy, with Trump repeatedly invoking the need for stronger action in cities he describes as lawless.

Arjun Dev Singh

Arjun Dev Singh has a deep interest in defence, security, and strategic affairs. With a strong analytical lens and a passion for military and geopolitical developments, Arjun strives to bring clarity and context to complex national and international issues.