As talks stretch, Trump says 'prefer not' to strike Iran againUS President Donald Trump voiced frustration over Iran negotiations. He stopped short of threatening new airstrikes. Trump stated he was no...
02 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
US warns shipping firms over paying Iran to transit the Strait of HormuzAmerica warns ships against paying Iran for safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has been charging fees for detours. The US has also ...
02 May, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Greek, Indian tankers U-turn before Hormuz amid reopening doubtSeveral oil tankers have turned back in the Persian Gulf. This follows Iran's mixed signals on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. Shipowner...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' during ceasefireIran has announced a significant development regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The country has declared the waterway completely open for all ...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
US Navy maintains 15-ship presence in Middle East, may participate Iran blockadeThe United States Navy currently has at least 15 ships deployed in the Middle East, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and ...
14 Apr, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
The $150 crude oil warning: US-Iran conflict sends shockwaves through global energy marketsBrent crude surged past $100 as the US announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports, escalating the US–Iran conflict and sparking fears of a...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
What is DEVGRU, and how does SEAL Team 6 work to be able to save US airman from Iran safely? Full explainer of rescue mission, CIA deception, aircraft deployment and SEAL Team 6 structure, recruitment and historyWhat is DEVGRU, and how does SEAL Team 6 work to be able to save US airman from Iran safely? This explainer details the F-15E Strike Eagle ...
06 Apr, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
How French Navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle location was exposed by a sailor’s routine run and a fitness appA French naval officer's fitness app revealed the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. The ship was in the Mediterranean Sea...
20 Mar, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Rafale-M and the Indo-Pacific chessboard: How India’s mega jet deal targets Beijing’s riseIndia has approved a ₹64,000-crore deal to acquire 26 Rafale-M fighter jets from France, marking a major leap in the country’s naval air ca...
14 Apr, 2025, 06.14 PM IST
Techno-commercial negotiations on Rafale-M, Scorpene projects yet to be firmed up: SourcesIndia's negotiations to acquire 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and three Scorpene submarines from France have yet to be concluded, according to u...
18 Jul, 2023, 02.15 PM IST
Fifth Scorpene-class submarine 'Vagir' to be commissioned on January 23Built in India by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai in collaboration with France-based M/s Naval Group, France, Vigar wil...
19 Jan, 2023, 08.40 PM IST
Indian Navy to commission submarine INS Vela on Nov 25"The Indian Navy's fourth stealth Scorpene class submarine, INS Vela, is geared to get commissioned on 25th November 2021," the Navy said i...
24 Nov, 2021, 11.00 PM IST
Southern Naval Command conducts sailing expedition from Kochi to Lakshadweep's Androth IslandThe Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Bulbul was flagged off from Naval Base, Kochi on December 23 by Rear Admiral Antony George. The expe...
24 Dec, 2020, 04.51 PM IST
Indian Navy demonstrates combat readiness; releases video of missile hitting targetThe missile was fired by frontline corvette INS Prabal as part of a mega naval drill involving aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya and a numb...
23 Oct, 2020, 05.20 PM IST
Navy’s MiG-29K to take on France’s Rafale-M off GoaIndian defence sources said the two countries will be deploying their aircraft carriers, INS Vikramaditya with its MiG-29K fighters and FNS...
18 Apr, 2019, 10.34 AM IST
INS Kalvari submarine affirms Make in India's giant strides: MDLMDL is constructing six Scorpene-class submarines with technology transfer from M/s Naval Group (formerly known as DCNS) of France.
14 Dec, 2017, 12.21 PM IST
M&M appoints SP Shukla as President of Mahindra Defence SystemThe $15.9 billion, Mahindra Group on Wednesday announced that S.P. Shukla will head Mahindra Defence Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of ...
03 Apr, 2013, 05.34 PM IST