India questions EU-Pakistan remarks on Kashmir and silence on terrorIndia strongly objects to references on Jammu and Kashmir in a joint communique by Pakistan and the EU, asserting the region is an integral...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
US allies urge unity in face of growing global security threatsAt the Shangri-La defence conference in Singapore, allies of the United States urged greater unity in the face of growing global security t...
31 May, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wantsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to p...
31 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascendsNations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the Un...
31 May, 2026, 01.07 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
AUKUS deal streamlined: Australia to receive used US nuclear powered submarines for cost-effectivenessAustralia will now receive three used Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the United States. This change streamlines the AUKUS s...
31 May, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Japan refutes 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly armingJapan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi refuted accusations of "new militarism" and criticized China's opaque military buildup. He emphas...
31 May, 2026, 08.35 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
Vietnam BrahMos deal already signed, Indonesia pact in final stages: Defence Secretary RK SinghIndia's Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh revealed BrahMos missile deals with Vietnam and Indonesia are progressing. Vietnam's deal is r...
30 May, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Qatar opposes permanent Strait of Hormuz transit fees, open to temporary tollsQatar has stated its opposition to permanent transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz. A top official indicated that temporary tolls for purpo...
30 May, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
30 May, 2026, 02.30 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
Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, EuropeUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to European allies regarding defense spending. He stated that nations failing to i...
30 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Pentagon chief Hegseth says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no dealAmerica is prepared to resume military action against Iran if negotiations fail. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that US forces are c...
30 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
'India a critical anchor to hold the line': Hegseth lauds New Delhi's role in Indo-Pacific SecurityUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth highlighted India as a key pillar of regional stability at the Shangri-La Dialogue, noting its military mo...
30 May, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
India, US hold talks on Indo-Pacific security challenges on sidelines of Singapore summitDefence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held significant talks with US Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel J Paparo in Singapore, focusi...
29 May, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Shangri-La Dialogue opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concernsAsia's top defense summit convenes amid rising concerns over China's military might and assertiveness. Leaders will discuss America's Indo-...
29 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST