China begins sea trials of EMALS-fitted amphibious assault shipThe launch follows the commissioning of the country's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, by Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this mont...
14 Nov, 2025, 04.17 PM IST
Pakistan eyes 2026 launch for first Chinese submarine in $5 billion arms dealPakistan's Navy is set to receive its first Chinese-designed Hangor-class submarine next year, with eight expected by 2028. This naval expa...
03 Nov, 2025, 08.21 AM IST
Chase gone wrong: Chinese naval vessel rams its own Coast Guard ship while pursuing Philippine boatA Chinese naval ship collided with its own coast guard vessel while pursuing a Philippine boat near Scarborough Shoal, escalating tensions ...
11 Aug, 2025, 09.29 PM IST
India escaped major damage in Operation Sindoor, but army top brass warns: Be ready for next time’s triple threatLieutenant General Rahul R Singh highlighted the necessity of strengthening India's air defense, drawing lessons from Operation Sindoor. He...
04 Jul, 2025, 04.54 PM IST
China lauds India's swift response in rescuing crew from cargo ship fire off Kerala coastAn explosion and fire occurred aboard MV Wan Hai 503 off Kerala's coast, leaving four missing and five injured. The Chinese Embassy thanked...
10 Jun, 2025, 02.25 PM IST
Two Chinese aircraft carriers seen in Pacific for first time, Japan saysJapan's Defence Ministry has confirmed the Liaoning and Shandong operating in separate locations in the Pacific on Saturday, both near remo...
10 Jun, 2025, 09.28 AM IST
China wants to make Pakistan's Navy stronger, India ready to counter any threat: Navy Chief Admiral TripathiChina is actively supporting Pakistan's Navy expansion, supplying new submarines and aiding in building warships. Indian Navy Chief Admiral...
02 Dec, 2024, 12.21 PM IST
Taiwan details record surge in Chinese warplanes involved in war gamesTaiwan's defence ministry reported a record 153 Chinese military aircraft during the 'Joint Sword-2024B' drills, with 28 crossing the sensi...
15 Oct, 2024, 08.32 AM IST
Chinese envoy lauds Indian Navy for rescuing injured Chinese marinerThe Indian Navy successfully evacuated a critically injured Chinese mariner from a bulk carrier. The Chinese envoy expressed gratitude, hig...
25 Jul, 2024, 10.31 PM IST
Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted again in disputed seaPhilippine military chief warns of defending against any future assaults from China's coast guard in the South China Sea. Tensions rise aft...
04 Jul, 2024, 11.24 PM IST
Need to maintain constant vigil on northern and western borders, coastline: Rajnath SinghBefore addressing the commanders at the biannual naval conference, Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Navy Chief Admiral R Har...
06 Mar, 2023, 10.47 PM IST
A powerful Chinese navy ready to flex its musclesThe sheer quantity and diversity of modern ships in the PLAN are imbuing it with growingconfidence, bolstered by nationalism fanned by an i...
04 Jan, 2022, 10.06 AM IST
Indian Army prepares to maintain current strength in eastern Ladakh during winter monthsThey said the Indian Air Force(IAF) will also remain on high alert in the forward air bases along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) while th...
01 Aug, 2020, 10.01 PM IST
India has assured second-strike capability: Chief Naval Admiral Sunil LanbaOperationally at sea, the mission-based deployments, which we have been doing for over a year, have ensured that the entry and exit routes ...
14 Nov, 2018, 05.51 PM IST
Indian Navy to get additional P8I submarine hunter, reconnaissance aircraft in 2020The boost to the Indian fleet will come at a time when the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), is projected to have over 70 submar...
14 Jul, 2018, 08.27 PM IST
ET Defence Bulletin: Stories you should not miss (October 15, 2016)This is a list and description of the top defence stories of today.
15 Oct, 2016, 08.53 PM IST
Mini-sub set to re-launch underwater scouring for MH370A mini-submarine hunting for MH370 in the Indian Ocean will be back in the search zone within days as the Australian ship carrying it was n...
10 May, 2014, 04.15 PM IST