Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO saysThe six-month U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion through August 1, with expenses projected to rise by $3 billion monthly, the Congr...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?President Trump's approach has tested the U.S.-South Korea alliance over military drills. Security commitments and troop presence remain po...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Inside India's post-Sindoor defence overhaul: Bigger budgets, new formations and record exportsOperation Sindoor tested India's military capabilities against Pakistan in May 2025. The nation has since focused on enhancing its defense ...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
US looks to revive Ukraine peace efforts in Rubio-Lavrov meetingSecretary Rubio will meet Lavrov in Manila to discuss ending the Ukraine war. He also plans to explore other areas of potential cooperation...
23 Jul, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
US defence firm Anduril in talks for Nissan plant to build drones in Japan, sources sayUS defense firm Anduril Industries is reportedly in talks to acquire Nissan's Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo, aiming to produce military ...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Taiwan's parliament approves $25 bn defence spending billTaiwan's parliament approved a $25 billion defence spending bill on Friday that opposition lawmakers say will be used for US weapons, follo...
08 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
US calls Taiwan 'vital partner' after high-level tech and AI talksSenior Taiwanese and US officials discussed cooperation in artificial intelligence, tech and drones at a high-level forum begun during the ...
28 Jan, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Taiwan shows off first missile to be jointly manufactured with US arms makerTaiwan has unveiled the Barracuda-500 missile, jointly manufactured with U.S. firm Anduril Industries, marking a significant step in defens...
17 Sep, 2025, 06.10 PM IST
Taiwan wants US security, tech cooperation despite trade hurdlesAround 60% of Taiwanese exports to the United states fall within the information technology sector and are mainly semiconductors, which are...
12 May, 2025, 08.06 AM IST
China's 'growing authoritarianism' won't stop with Taiwan: LaiAt the Ketagalan Forum, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te cautioned that China's growing authoritarianism aims beyond Taiwan. He urged democrac...
21 Aug, 2024, 03.28 PM IST
Taiwan says US arms sale shows 'commitment to defence' against ChinaTaiwan has expressed gratitude to the US for approving two military sales worth approximately $300 million to Taiwan, mainly of spare and r...
06 Jun, 2024, 11.03 AM IST
Taiwan's president says open to working with China on 'peace'Taiwan's president said Sunday he was still open to working with China on building "mutual understanding and reconciliation", days after Be...
26 May, 2024, 11.04 AM IST
US-China competition to field military drone swarms could fuel global arms raceThe planners envision a scenario in which hundreds, even thousands of the machines engage in coordinated battle. A single controller might ...
12 Apr, 2024, 04.27 PM IST
Defence tech transfer hitch to be resolved soon: USUnder the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative, a joint project for air launched UAVs has already been announced and two more projects f...
27 Apr, 2022, 11.35 PM IST
Taiwan welcomes second US arms sale worth $100 mn under BidenTaiwan thanked the United States Tuesday for selling up to $100 million worth of equipment and services to support its air and missile defe...
08 Feb, 2022, 03.43 PM IST
United States approves potential sale of howitzers to Taiwan: PentagonThis comes after arms sales last year that included drones and coastal missile defenses meant to upgrade the island's capabilities and disc...
05 Aug, 2021, 04.40 PM IST