Questions are arising in Canada and Europe regarding the strategic value of investing in high-end U.S. weaponry like the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter amid uncertainty about U.S. defense commitments under President Trump. NATO members are reconsidering reliance on U.S.-made systems in favor of European jets, such as the Saab Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon, as a long-term plan to modernize NATO’s arsenal gains traction. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the need for interoperability within NATO, prompting a shift in defense procurement towards European alternatives.
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Restore green cover or be ready for jail: Supreme Court to Telangana
Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India reprimanded the Telangana government for illegally felling trees and removing green cover from over 100 acres in Kancha Gachibowli forest, emphasizing the need for restoration or the potential jailing of senior officials. The court highlighted that any tree removal requires its permission and expressed concern for wildlife affected by the deforestation, demanding a revival plan within a month. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi argued...
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