China issues new rules to keep senior military officials in checkXi's sweeping anti-graft campaign has gutted the top ranks, bringing down two defence ministers in the past three years and reducing the on...
27 May, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
A $2.89 trillion military surge signals the sharpest global arms buildup since WWIIThe surge in global military budgets is astonishing, with nations investing heavily in their defense capabilities in response to escalating...
24 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Marco Rubio's India mission: Can he salvage US ties amidst Trump's disruptions?US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to repair strained ties. His trip faces challenges amid past insults and trade disputes. Ind...
22 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Cost of America’s ‘Golden Dome’ dream jumps from $185 billion to $1.2 trillion with 7,800 satellites that might not work when neededA new CBO analysis estimates President Trump's "Golden Dome for America" missile defense initiative could cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years,...
14 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Fire or ice: Why a ceasefire in the Gulf cannot holdAs the specter of renewed conflict between the US and Iran looms, the Strait of Hormuz stands at the center of this brewing storm. A fresh ...
13 May, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to TaiwanChina strongly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, urging Washington to honor commitments ahead of President Trump's Beijing summit. Beijing...
13 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
ETMarkets PMS Talk | From Rs 1 crore to Rs 85 crore in 24 years - the power of high-conviction investing, says Alok AgarwalAlchemy Capital Management's Alok Agarwal highlights how a high-conviction, benchmark-agnostic approach has yielded extraordinary long-term...
12 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Taiwan's parliament approves $25 bn defence spending billTaiwan's parliament approved a $25 billion defence spending bill on Friday that opposition lawmakers say will be used for US weapons, follo...
08 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Why are copper prices near high and will the momentum continue?Copper prices remain near record levels, supported by AI-driven data centre demand, global electrification, tight mine supply and geopoliti...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Spacetech startups spot promise in defence apps; it's road of tough choicesIn response to escalating geopolitical strains, Indian spacetech startups are making a bold pivot from commercial focuses to military appli...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
What made Putin sell 22,000 kg gold from Russia this year?Russia’s central bank has sold 21.8 tonnes or 22,000 kilograms of gold so far in 2026 to help fund the country’s widening budget deficit, w...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'Beijing stands firm on the legitimacy of its military maneuvers around Taiwan, asserting that these drills are both reasonable and warrante...
17 Apr, 2026, 03.43 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
China hikes defence budget by 10% to $275 billionChina's latest budget announcement reveals a significant boost to its defense spending, jumping over 10% to an impressive 275 billion US do...
05 Mar, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
India vs China: A tale of two defence budgetsFor any analysis of China's military spending, it's in order to begin with a disclaimer — the numbers issued by the Chinese government are ...
08 Mar, 2023, 05.59 PM IST
China hikes defence budget for 8th consecutive year with 7.2 per cent increase to USD 225 billionLast year, in dollar terms China's defence spending to modernise the People's Liberation Army (PLA) amounted to USD 230 billion. This is fo...
05 Mar, 2023, 08.24 PM IST
China defence budget to grow 7.1 percent in 2022China's 2022 defence spending will rise 7.1% from 2021, according to a budget report issued at the opening of the country's annual meeting ...
05 Mar, 2022, 06.14 PM IST