What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of HormuzAllies are proposing a naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This mission aims to ensure safe passage for ships and insurers. It involves...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
UAE and Iran conduct first face-to-face meeting to try deescalating Middle East tensionsUS-Iran war: Senior security officials from the United Arab Emirates and Iran met face-to-face for the first time since the US-Israeli war ...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
India 5th largest military spender in world in 2025, SIPRI report mentions May conflict with PakIndia emerged as the fifth largest military spender globally in 2025. The nation's defense expenditure reached USD 92.1 billion. India's nu...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
With approximately 190 warheads, India widens nuke arsenal lead over Pakistan: SIPRI reportThe year 2025 marked a pivotal moment for India's nuclear strategy as it ramped up its arsenal and introduced innovative delivery methods. ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee de...
27 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
French carrier group moves south of Suez ahead of conditional UK-French Hormuz missionFrance's aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is now in the Red Sea. This move prepares for a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The F...
06 May, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
In a first, Israel deploys Iron Dome to UAE to counter Iran missile and drone attacksIsrael has deployed its Iron Dome air defense system in the United Arab Emirates for the first time outside of Israel, in response to repea...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
US funds Cyprus base upgrade to bolster regional safe haven roleCyprus is boosting its military bases with American taxpayer support. These upgrades will strengthen its role as a safe haven for Middle Ea...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
From Johnny Depp to Shah Rukh: How Iranian embassies are mocking Trump with AI images amid Hormuz blockade threatsIran is countering US President Donald Trump's claims about its navy. Through its embassies worldwide, Iran is using social media posts and...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Rutte the 'Trump whisperer' faces a fresh test as Trump turns on NATO over IranNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte faces Donald Trump's frustration regarding the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. Trump criticises allies and quest...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
US Prez Donald Trump could withdraw nuclear support for UK, experts cautionDonald Trump could end the US’ support for the UK’s nuclear deterrent, defence experts have warned. They said that Britain must prepare for...
07 Mar, 2025, 12.22 AM IST
Here's how ‘Storm Shadow’ missiles could boost Ukraine’s firepower in its war against RussiaThe UK has reportedly allowed Ukraine to use Storm Shadow cruise missiles to target Russian territories, potentially escalating the conflic...
13 Sep, 2024, 08.35 AM IST
Europe defence ministers are holding talks in Paris on how to better defend the continent's airspaceThe French Defence Ministry said among the nations taking part in the meeting are Germany, the U.K. and Sweden as well as Ukraine's neighbo...
19 Jun, 2023, 05.56 PM IST
IAF set to raise second squadron of Rafale jets in Hasimara, West BengalThe second Rafale squadron being raised at the next main operating base at Hasimara in mid-April this year. India is expected to get more R...
12 Mar, 2021, 02.38 PM IST
Three more Rafale jets arrive in India from FranceThe Rafale jets are capable of carrying a range of potent weapons. European missile maker MBDA's Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air miss...
28 Jan, 2021, 04.08 PM IST
In ode to former IAF Chief BS Dhanoa, Rafale jets to have tail numbers with BS initialsSix Rafale trainer aircraft will carry RB series tail numbers which stand for Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, the current Chief of Air Sta...
08 Dec, 2019, 08.59 PM IST
An insight into countries possessing ballistic missilesAt present, there are only 11 countries, including India that have operational ballistic missile witha strike range exceeding 1,000km.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.43 PM IST