Why Russia’s Navy cannot protect its oil tankers on the high seas: Pro-Kremlin analysts expose weaknessesRussia's navy is unable to protect its oil tankers from seizure by foreign powers. This admission comes as Western nations increase enforce...
10 Jan, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
US launches high-stakes operation to seize Venezuela-linked oil tanker after Atlantic pursuit-here's what this means for Russia and global oilAmerica is trying to seize a oil tanker linked to Venezuela. The vessel has been tracked across the Atlantic for two weeks. It was previous...
07 Jan, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Russia sends submarine to escort tanker pursued by USRussia has reportedly dispatched a submarine and naval assets to escort an oil tanker that the US military has been pursuing for weeks. The...
07 Jan, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Take That: The gamechanger weapons India acquired in 2024India's defence sector in 2024 witnessed landmark achievements such as the Predator drone deal with the US, the launch of the Tata-Airbus f...
27 Dec, 2024, 12.23 PM IST
US moves soldiers to Alaska island amid Russian military activity increase in areaThe US military has deployed 130 soldiers and mobile rocket launchers to Shemya Island in Alaska due to increased Russian military activity...
18 Sep, 2024, 10.44 AM IST
Indian Navy’s lone nuclear attack submarine heading back to Russia, next one to take five yearsPhotographs of INS Chakra have emerged on social media near Singapore with a Russian Navy escort. While the ten year lease for the submarin...
04 Jun, 2021, 04.24 PM IST
China not invited to major naval exercise Milan, not ‘like minded’: Indian NavyWhile the armies of India and China will be carrying out the ‘Hand in Hand’ exercise in Umroi, Meghalaya this month, the situation is diffe...
03 Dec, 2019, 10.00 PM IST
Russia, India likely to ink deal on 48 Mi-17 choppers supply this year: OfficialRussia and India are holding talks with a view to sign a contract for 48 (Mi-17V-5) helicopters and the techno-commercial negotiations are ...
14 Jul, 2018, 02.29 PM IST
As sightings of Chinese submarines become frequent, Navy steps up guard in Indian Ocean regionOver the past two years, there have been increased sightings of Chinese submarines in the region, including a nuclear attack boat.
12 Jul, 2018, 04.21 PM IST
Indian Ocean cannot be backyard of India: ChinaChina recognises India's special role in stabilising Indian Ocean region but perception that it is India's "backyard" may result in clashes...
12 Jul, 2018, 04.09 PM IST
Chinese submarine visits Pakistan; India concerned over PLAN presence in IORChinese submarines have now reportedly begun to make forays to even Karachi after making similar visits to Colombo over the last one year.
12 Jul, 2018, 04.08 PM IST
China commissions 31st stealth warshipThe CNS Ezhou with a hull number of 513 was delivered to the East Sea Fleet in a naval base in East China's Fujian province.
22 Jan, 2017, 04.38 PM IST
China's new Rocket Force may include nuke submarines, bombersRocket Force may include nuclear submarines and bombers, making it the first independent unit in the world with integrated land, sea and ai...
11 Jan, 2016, 06.45 PM IST
India suspicious as Chinese submarine docks in Sri LankaIt is also going to soon induct another five advanced JIN-class nuclear submarines equipped with the new 7,400-km JL-2 missiles.
28 Sep, 2014, 11.17 AM IST
INS Vikramaditya starts sailing towards India from RussiaAfter being inducted into the Indian Navy, the much awaited $2.3 bn aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya today started sailing towards its hom...
27 Nov, 2013, 09.03 AM IST
Aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya inducted into Indian NavyThe warship with a length of 284 metres will have MiG-29K naval combat aircraft along with Kamov 31 and Kamov 28 anti-submarine warfare and...
16 Nov, 2013, 03.55 PM IST
- Navy to induct 49 ships in next 5 years: Vice Admiral Chopra
Addressing a press conference on board INS Shakti, a fleet tanker of the Indian Navy here today, Chopra said that the navy presently has 13...
03 Dec, 2011, 09.20 PM IST