US not 'pulling away' from allies by cutting NATO commitments: Mark RutteUnited States is reducing its military assets pledged to NATO. NATO chief Mark Rutte stated this is not a US withdrawal but an adjustment. ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Keir Starmer tells NATO's Mark Rutte UK will publish defence plan before summitPrime Minister Keir Starmer informed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that the UK's defence investment plan will be published before the u...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reportsThe United States is set to significantly reduce its aircraft and warships available for NATO operations in Europe, impacting long-range st...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
From white knuckles to open barbs, Trump, Macron bring rocky history to G7 summitThe bond between US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a firm handshake but has since seen open disagre...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
British defence minister John Healey quits over defence spendingBritish Defence Minister John Healey resigned, citing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's failure to commit necessary resources for national defe...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
UK PM Keir Starmer warns Russia could attack NATO within four yearsRussia could attack a NATO country within four years according to western intelligence assessments, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned o...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
US allies call for greater unity as Trump-era rifts cloud global securityAllies at a defense conference stressed unity as threats become global. Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi highlighted that division...
31 May, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia alliesUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties wit...
30 May, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Europe is facing up to a painful vulnerability to drone warfareA Russian drone crash in Romania highlights Europe's struggle with modern aerial warfare. Drone incidents are now a near-daily occurrence a...
30 May, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partnerUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace betwee...
30 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Possible NATO responses to Romania drone crashNATO faces choices after a drone incident in Romania. Beyond mutual defense, the alliance uses political messages and escalating actions. T...
29 May, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran warUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, as he looked to Pakistani mediators to help advance ...
22 May, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Top commander says 'thinking' about NATO role in Strait of HormuzNATO's top commander is considering how the alliance could assist in the Strait of Hormuz, though no formal planning has commenced. Europea...
19 May, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Russia begins three days of nuclear drillsRussia has commenced a three-day nuclear weapons exercise across its territory. The drills involve over 65,000 soldiers and extensive milit...
19 May, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
US pauses joint defence effort with Canada that dates to WWIIThe Pentagon has put the brakes on America's involvement in a historic defense panel with Canada that traces back to World War II. Official...
19 May, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Who sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? Reports explain mystery, ship's route, nuclear cargo claims and US aircraft presenceWho sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? This explainer covers the sinking of the Ursa Major near S...
12 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST