Panama City commemorates Martyrs’ Day, remembering the 1964 killing of 21 protesters by police and U.S. troops during a Panamanian national holiday. The protests led to the signing of an agreement by U.S. President Jimmy Carter to transfer control of the Panama Canal to Panama in 1999. Despite President-elect Trump’s threats to seize control of the canal, Panama President José Raúl Mulino and the niece of a victim have vowed to defend Panama’s ownership.
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Army plans to boost air defence capabilities with new guns, potent radars
The Army Air Defence is enhancing its capabilities in response to evolving warfare dynamics, planning to replace old platforms, introduce new fragmentation ammunition, and deploy advanced radars. Additionally, the army aims to secure a contract for the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system within 4-5 months to bolster its defense. Director General Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D'Cunha emphasizes modernization and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', urging the Indian industry to deliver with reduced timelines for effective...
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