Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal an 'initial tranche' with more to comeChina has committed to buying 200 Boeing jets. This deal is seen as an initial step. Boeing's CEO believes this commitment reopens the Chin...
28 May, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
114 Rafale jets deal moves ahead as India finalises LoR for France: ReportIndia is nearing a significant defence deal with France for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with a Letter of Request expected soon. This acquisiti...
26 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Indians are breaking up with Europe for a Southeast Asian getawayIndian travelers are increasingly choosing Vietnam over traditional European destinations due to rising airfares and longer flight duration...
23 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of HormuzThe Trump administration's approach to the Iran war has been marked by conflicting statements. Initially, a ceasefire was declared, followe...
07 May, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Airlines slash flights and raise fares as fuel crisis begins to hit travellers hardGlobal airlines are slashing flights and hiking fares due to soaring jet fuel costs and supply worries, exacerbated by the Iran conflict. M...
05 May, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
India carries out 2nd test of long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off Odisha coastIndia's maritime defence received a significant boost with the successful second flight test of its long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile...
03 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Something is going seriously wrong with the US Navy: After the USS Gerald Ford fire comes another crisis — Navy warship Higgins goes dark for hoursAfter the Gerald Ford Fire, the USS Higgins goes dark, and the US Navy's crisis deepens. A guided-missile destroyer loses all power and pro...
01 May, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
China holds naval, air patrols near Scarborough Shoal as Philippines, US stage drillsChina's navy and air force held combat patrols near Scarborough Shoal. This action follows annual regional drills involving Australia, New ...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Taiwan on alert after spotting two Chinese warships near its Penghu islandsTaiwan's defense ministry reported spotting two Chinese warships, a destroyer and a frigate, operating southwest of the Penghu islands. Tai...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Sri Lanka seeks investors for loss-making Mattala airport built with Chinese loansSri Lanka is seeking investors for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. The airport has been a financial drain since opening in 2013. A...
26 Apr, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islandsChina has revealed a video hinting at a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The nation also plans to strengthen its island infrastructure...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves his job, marks latest departure of a top defense leaderUS Navy Secretary John Phelan has suddenly departed his post. Undersecretary Hung Cao, a decorated Navy veteran and former congressional ca...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
Air China resumes Delhi-Beijing non-stop flightAir connectivity between India and China is being restored. Air China and China Eastern Airlines have resumed flights connecting Delhi and ...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Traveling this summer? Major airlines cut routes — check the list to see if you are affectedAirlines Cut Routes Due to Rising Fuel Costs from the Iran War — Is Your Summer Flight at Risk? Jet fuel prices have doubled since the war ...
20 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
War preparedness: Why India must spend smarter, not just moreIndia's journey towards a modernized defense sector is fraught with obstacles. While military budgets are on the rise, the country's over-d...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Iran warns of 'provocative US actions' in call with Russian FM Lavrov: ReportsIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has cautioned the United States about the risks of provocative actions in the Persian Gulf. These wa...
14 Apr, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Will US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? Global oil, Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump, Iran tensions explainedWill US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? The United States has launched a naval blockade tar...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.14 PM IST