UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warnsBritain faces increasing threats from Russia. The nation's military chief stresses the urgent need for more defence spending. The Defence I...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wantsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to p...
31 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
India shortlists three private firms to build next-gen stealth fighter jetsTenders are soon going to private companies for India's next-generation fighter jet program. Tata Advanced Systems, Larsen & Toubro, and Bh...
24 May, 2026, 11.52 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
Markets look past conflict, but oil and inflation risks remain: Peter CardilloGlobal equities signal confidence in easing geopolitical tensions, with investors largely pricing in the worst of recent volatility. Howeve...
08 May, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Germany urges stronger European defence after US announces troop drawdownAmerica plans to pull 5,000 troops from Germany. This move encourages Europeans to bolster their own defenses. Germany is increasing its mi...
02 May, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis: US blockade continues despite ceasefire extension with IranPresident Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran. This decision comes at Pakistan's request. The United States awaits a unified proposa...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev set for landslide election win, exit polls showBulgaria's election shows a strong win for former President Rumen Radev. Exit polls indicate a significant victory for his party. This outc...
20 Apr, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
Donald Trump's anger with Europe has a definite upsideThe Iran crisis is reshaping America's ties with European allies, leading to a significant shift in the transatlantic relationship. Europea...
11 Apr, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
View: Iran’s reality shatters JD Vance’s Hungarian fantasyIran war: JD Vance champions Viktor Orban's vision of defending Western civilization. This approach, however, raises concerns about interna...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Indian defence stocks GRSE, BEL surge up to 20% as Trump’s NATO remarks spark security concernsIndian defence shares surged Tuesday following fresh geopolitical concerns. US President Donald Trump's remarks on NATO stability and globa...
01 Apr, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
France to send more forces to Greenland, says MacronFrance is reinforcing its military presence in Greenland. President Macron announced additional land, air, and sea forces will join a Europ...
15 Jan, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
UK to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, aiming for 3% in the long run – Cuts to foreign aid to fund military expansionUK defence spending is set to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with a long-term goal of 3%, as announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. To fun...
25 Feb, 2025, 08.13 PM IST
Putin backs Trump’s proposal to halve US-Russia military budgets—Will China follow?Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed a proposal by former US President Donald Trump to halve defence spending for Russia, the US, ...
25 Feb, 2025, 04.13 PM IST
Europe is pouring money into defence. But is it enough?European leaders, amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and an isolationist U.S. presidency, are compelled to increase military spending due to o...
31 Jan, 2025, 10.04 AM IST
As Trump is sworn in, Macron warns Europe it can't depend only on US weaponsFrench President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for Europe to invest more in home-grown defence industries rather than relying on Amer...
21 Jan, 2025, 01.22 AM IST