Post-Sindoor wargame: 25 warships, over 40 jets, at least 40,000 soldiers & amphibious operationsAs part of its commitment to national security, India has initiated a grand tri-services wargame dubbed Ex Trishul. This strategic exercise...
01 Nov, 2025, 01.08 AM IST
US likely to attack Venezuela? Prepares military strike options on drug targets inside VenezuelaThe United States is actively preparing options for potential drone strikes targeting drug trafficking organizations within Venezuelan terr...
28 Sep, 2025, 08.01 AM IST
Indian Navy's Rs 80,000 crore tender for four amphibious warships to be issued soon; L&T, MDL, CSL to be main contendersThe Indian Navy is poised to significantly enhance its amphibious warfare capabilities with a planned tender for four large Landing Platfor...
21 Sep, 2025, 07.42 PM IST
US prepares for a new war, marines practice beach assault in Puerto Rico; a few hundred miles away Venezuela readies to hit backIn September 2025, the U.S. increased its military presence in the Caribbean, particularly near Venezuela, citing counter-narcotics operati...
18 Sep, 2025, 10.06 AM IST
US Navy ship on fire; USS New Orleans engulfed in fire off Okinawa coast, crews fight to contain blazeA fire broke out on the US Navy ship, USS New Orleans, near Okinawa. The incident happened on Wednesday evening. US and Japanese forces res...
21 Aug, 2025, 02.13 AM IST
India and other Quad nations join France in mega naval drill in Indian OceanThe Indian Ocean, considered the backyard of the Indian Navy, is critical for India's strategic interests. China has been making concerted ...
06 Apr, 2021, 03.46 PM IST
Tender for Rs 20,000-crore Landing Platform Docks project for Indian Navy scrappedThe withdrawal of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the long-pending project was triggered by the Navy's requirement of new specifications f...
13 Oct, 2020, 05.16 PM IST
US Navy successfully tests a laser weapon that can destroy aircraft mid-flightNavy ships face an increasing number of threats in conducting their missions, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, armed small boats, and ad...
23 May, 2020, 05.43 PM IST
Covid-19: Forces readying for possible evacuation of Indians from GulfThe armed forces are keeping some of their large warships and transport aircraft on stand-by to ensure they can swing into action if the go...
29 Apr, 2020, 12.01 PM IST
US Marine Corps, special forces to participate in first Indo-US ‘Tiger Triumph’ exerciseThe exercise’s final planning conference was held in Visakhapatnam from September 16 to 20 to finalise the modalities.
25 Sep, 2019, 07.54 AM IST
L&T, Reliance officials first called for bid opening, then sent back sans explanationThe commercial bidding process for four amphibious warships to be made in India has been stuck for over a year now after L&T and Reliance N...
18 Jul, 2018, 07.58 AM IST
India to make naval ships that can launch attack in enemy zoneLPDs are warfare ship that helps armed forces to transport troops defence equipment, helicopters and amphibious vehicle into a war zone by ...
15 Jul, 2018, 01.48 PM IST
4 shipyards in battle for 6 hi-speed landing craftThe HSLC are a much-needed requirement of the Navy, which wants them capable to be operated from landing platform docks (LPDs), or large am...
14 Jul, 2018, 02.39 PM IST
Chinese navy commissions 3 ships first time on same dayChinese navy has commissioned three new stealth landing ships on a single day for the first time amid escalating tensions with the US in So...
10 Mar, 2016, 12.43 PM IST
Decision on four key defence deals put offDefence ministry deferred decisions on four crucial acquisition projects, including the one for procuring 145 M-777 ultra-light howitzers w...
25 Feb, 2014, 10.36 AM IST
- Amphibious vessels to strengthen Navy; Government clears acquisition of 8 assault crafts
The government has cleared the Rs 2,176-crore acquisition of eight specialised vessels or LCUs (landing craft utility), capable of "hard be...
10 Sep, 2011, 09.19 AM IST
- It's in US interest to support India's rise: Cong committee
Senate Armed Services Committee said it is in the US' interest to support India's rise through military-to-military ties, arms sales and ex...
25 Jun, 2011, 12.44 PM IST