US funds Cyprus base upgrade to bolster regional safe haven roleCyprus is boosting its military bases with American taxpayer support. These upgrades will strengthen its role as a safe haven for Middle Ea...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
EU leaders call for moratorium on strikes against energy and water facilities in Middle EastEuropean Union leaders are urging a halt to military strikes on energy and water infrastructure in the Middle East. This call comes as the ...
20 Mar, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
India says no talks with US on Strait of Hormuz security amid West Asia war: ReportIndia has not engaged in talks with the United States regarding assistance for ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz. This key oil shipping...
17 Mar, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Why might President Trump find it hard to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?President Trump is demanding allies help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, vital for global energy supplies, after Iran's blockade following a U...
16 Mar, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
What is Operation Aspides, the EU naval shield now at the centre of Strait of Hormuz reopening talksTensions rise in the global oil arena following Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. To address this urgent situation, EU ministers are...
16 Mar, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Operation Aspides: EU to discuss extending naval mission to Strait of HormuzEU foreign ministers are considering expanding their Red Sea naval mission, Operation Aspides, to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz. This m...
16 Mar, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Chinese military shoots laser at German jet during Operation ASPIDES, Berlin summons China’s ambassadorGermany alleges that China targeted its aircraft with a laser. The incident occurred during a European Union maritime security operation. G...
08 Jul, 2025, 02.55 PM IST
EU organizes study tour for Indian diplomats and MoD officials to strengthen security tiesThe European Union organized a three-day study visit in Europe for senior Indian officials from the Ministry of External Affairs and Minist...
05 Sep, 2024, 09.17 PM IST
EU launches Red Sea mission as US ship attacked twiceThe European Union launched a naval mission called Aspides to protect Red Sea shipping from Yemen's Huthi rebels. The mission aims to ensur...
19 Feb, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
German air defence frigate leaves port to join EU Red Sea missionGermany's air defense frigate joins an EU mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant ships from Houthi militia attacks. The mission aims to...
08 Feb, 2024, 05.46 PM IST
EU to debate sending naval mission to Red SeaEU countries are considering a naval mission to protect Red Sea shipping from Huthi rebel attacks, with discussions set for next week. The ...
12 Jan, 2024, 05.22 PM IST
US Red Sea taskforce gets limited backing from some alliesThe lack of details and clarity over what countries are doing has added to confusion for shipping companies, some of which have been re-rou...
22 Dec, 2023, 05.47 PM IST
INS Sumedha makes goodwill visit to Namibia as part of extended range Op deploymentIndian Naval Ship INS Sumedha conducted a goodwill visit to Namibia's Walvis Bay from November 10-13. The visit included cross-deck visits,...
13 Nov, 2023, 10.52 AM IST
In a first, India, EU carry out joint naval drills in Gulf of GuineaThe exercise was followed by a knowledge sharing session in Accra, Ghana which built on the joint experience at sea to improve operational ...
26 Oct, 2023, 07.54 PM IST
'Strategic Compass': EU sets dates for new military forceIn order to reduce reliance on U.S. military assets, the plan aims to "substantially fill by 2025 critical capability gaps". Long-range mil...
16 Nov, 2021, 04.15 PM IST
India, three EU nations - Spain, France and Italy - kick off naval drill in Gulf of AdenThe Indian Navy has deployed its warship INS Trikand for the exercise. The other warships are Italian Navy ship ITS Carabinere, Spanish shi...
18 Jun, 2021, 08.16 PM IST
14 Indian sailors safe as EU, NATO ships thwart pirate attack14 sailors on a hijacked cargo vessel have been safely rescued as Somali pirates on board the ship fled after counter piracy ships launched...
07 Jun, 2013, 06.09 PM IST