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
Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for postwar talksFrance is significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East, deploying its aircraft carrier and warships for defensive purp...
17 Mar, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for postwar talksFrance is sending its aircraft carrier and warships to the Middle East. President Macron is talking with leaders, including Iran, to prepar...
16 Mar, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil choke point. Reopening it is a big challengeGlobal powers are strategizing to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz for oil and gas shipments once the Iran war concludes. French President...
12 Mar, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
From F16s to French tanks and German submarine: Inside Venezuela’s arsenal and can it stand against the US?With an ill-disciplined military and an outdated arsenal, Venezuela would be at a serious disadvantage in the event of an American invasion...
05 Sep, 2025, 05.31 PM IST
Houthi rebels fire on commercial ships in Red Sea: US militaryUnited Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations had initially reported explosions near a cargo ship sailing between the coasts of Eritrea and Yeme...
03 Jan, 2024, 06.31 PM IST
India, UK to work on fighter jet, engines, marine projectsTalks on the defence front focused on intensifying cooperation on joint research, co design and production of emerging defence systems, wit...
23 Apr, 2022, 12.03 AM IST
US warship transits Taiwan Strait after Biden-Xi summitThe passage through the Taiwan Strait by the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Milius was a routine transit, the US Seventh ...
23 Nov, 2021, 10.41 AM IST
UK warship makes rare transit through Taiwan StraitLocal media said it was the first time a British warship had transited through the narrow waterway separating Taiwan and mainland China.
27 Sep, 2021, 03.23 PM IST
India dispatches stealth frigate for naval drills in Africa, EuropeINS Tabar, commanded by Captain M Mahesh with a crew of 300 personnel and packed with a versatile range of weapons and sensors, will operat...
27 Jun, 2021, 10.55 AM IST
Britain's Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier to visit Japan, South Korea on maiden deploymentThe high-profile visits, aimed at bolstering security ties in East Asia, come amid tensions in the region as concern grows in Japan over an...
26 Apr, 2021, 03.49 PM IST
India, UK in talks to build copycat Naval supercarrier: ReportThe talks are under way for the Indian Navy to buy detailed plans for the 65,000-ton British warship to build a so-called "copycat supercar...
05 May, 2019, 05.05 PM IST
Why India needs private investment to boost defenceTo boost the domestic defence sector, the government needs to open it up to private investments, including overseas investors who can bring...
24 Apr, 2014, 04.20 AM IST
- India needs efficient domestic defence manufacturing sector
The only solution is to build up a strong domestic industry specialising in defence hardware and software.
23 Feb, 2013, 04.32 AM IST
- British, French nuke submarines collide underwater
British and French nuclear submarines armed with ballistic missiles threatened to cause a disaster after colliding in the Atlantic, it emer...
16 Feb, 2009, 02.31 PM IST
- Joint Indo-UK naval exercise in Goa
India and Britain will begin their third round of the annual 'Konkan' naval exercise off the Goa coast from Monday.
21 Apr, 2008, 11.47 AM IST
- Russians devoid of enthusiasm at Defence Expo
The enthusiasm, usually seen among arms exporters from Russia, is missing this time at the Defence Expo here with the biggest weapon suppli...
19 Feb, 2008, 12.16 PM IST