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
North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyerNorth Korea announced the deployment of new long-range artillery systems capable of striking Seoul and the commissioning of its first naval...
08 May, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Is US going to strike Iran within hours as Tehran strikes ships at Hormuz and attacks the Fujairah oil terminal? What we knowTensions in the Gulf are escalating rapidly, with a UAE official warning of a potential US or Israeli strike on Iran within 24 hours. Recen...
05 May, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spendingJapan has ended its long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons. This move aims to position the nation in the global defense market. Whil...
03 May, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
North Korea test-fires missiles from its newly launched destroyerKim Jong Un oversaw the first missile tests from North Korea's new destroyer, emphasizing the need to bolster the navy's nuclear capabiliti...
30 Apr, 2025, 07.35 AM IST
N. Korea slams US 'provocations' over aircraft carrier visit to BusanNorth Korea criticized the US for heightened political and military provocations following the visit of a US Navy aircraft carrier to South...
04 Mar, 2025, 07.34 AM IST
North Korea's military is one of world's largest: How powerful is it?North Korea is accused of sending troops to Russia for potential combat in the Ukraine war. The Korean People's Army has 1.3 million active...
25 Oct, 2024, 05.02 PM IST
North Korea says conducts test of underwater nuclear weapons systemThe test of the "Haeil-5-23" system, a name North Korea has given to its nuclear-capable underwater attack drones, was carried out by the d...
19 Jan, 2024, 01.40 PM IST
New submarines and nuclear drones: Why is North Korea developing its navy?North Korea has been strengthening its navy with new nuclear weapons, including an underwater drone, warships, and its first operational mi...
08 Sep, 2023, 11.06 AM IST
Kim Jong Un calls for North Korean military to be constantly ready to smash US-led invasion plotThe U.S. and South Korean militaries are holding joint summer exercises that North Korea views as an invasion rehearsal. The allies have in...
29 Aug, 2023, 07.38 AM IST
North Korea's Kim Jong Un watches cruise missile launches as US, South Korean troops begin annual drillsKim said he would bolster efforts to build powerful warships and modernize shipboard and underwater weapons systems for the North's navy. H...
21 Aug, 2023, 01.58 PM IST
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows to boost cooperation with China to 'new high'Kim hosted a reception for the Chinese officials led by Communist Party Politburo member Li Hongzhong on Friday, the North's KCNA news agen...
29 Jul, 2023, 01.36 PM IST
South Korea to join three US aircraft carriers in drillsSeven South Korean navy vessels -- three destroyers and four escort ships -- will take part in the exercises, the South Korean official sai...
10 Nov, 2017, 01.05 PM IST
US, South Korea conduct joint Navy drills to counter North Korea threatAbout 40 Navy ships from both countries, including the nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier, are taking part in the exercises...
16 Oct, 2017, 11.15 PM IST
Mike Pence visits aircraft carrier as questions emerge over Donald Trump's 'armada'Reports of the Carl Vinson’s deployment drew condemnation from North Korea, which slammed the move as “reckless”.
20 Apr, 2017, 01.28 AM IST
- Seoul believes N Korea torpedoed navy ship: Report
South Korea's military believes that a North Korean submarine launched a torpedo attack that sank a South Korean warship last month near th...
22 Apr, 2010, 08.10 PM IST
- South Korean naval ship sinks near NKorea; 46 missing
Hopes faded on Saturday for the rescue of 46 sailors missing 12 hours after an explosion occurred on a South Korean military ship that sank...
27 Mar, 2010, 12.05 PM IST