Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
'All US blockade enforcement efforts have ceased': Centcom lifts blockade on ships to, from Iranian portsBig news out of the Middle East! The US has officially lifted its blockade on ships going to and from Iranian ports. Central Command confir...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
'Sharks' in Bay of Bengal: Pakistan tries to reopen a dormant frontPakistan's new submarines are expanding its naval reach. These vessels can stay submerged longer, allowing operations far from home. Pakist...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
The 'Indo' exit: Pentagon's PACOM reset raises questions about India's place in Trump's Asia calculusWashington's decision to rename the US Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked debate over India's strategic importance. D...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Hollywood to Bollywood no more: US makes a move in India's backyardThe United States has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command. This change signals a strategic shift away from broad allia...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Rappid Valves secures Rs 29.86 crore strategic defence & naval ordersRappid Valves (India), a precision-engineered industrial and marine valve manufacturer, has secured strategic orders aggregating INR 29.86 ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
US renames 'Indo-Pacific Command' to 'US Pacific Command' title in major moveThe United States has reverted the name of its military command. It is now called the US Pacific Command, undoing a change made in 2018. Th...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
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
Peace on edge: Iran threatens payback as Beirut strike tests Trump’s dealIran has issued a stern warning to Israel following an attack on Beirut's southern suburbs. A senior Iranian military official stated that ...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Vice Chief Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth named next Army ChiefLt Gen Dhiraj Seth will become the next Chief of Army Staff. He takes over from Gen Upendra Dwivedi on June 30. Lt Gen Seth is currently th...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
India appoints Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth as next Army ChiefLieutenant General Dhiraj Seth will become the next Chief of the Army Staff on June 30, 2026. He succeeds General Upendra Dwivedi. Lt Gen S...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Pak's first Hangor-class submarine arrives at Karachi PortPakistan's Navy has received its first Hangor-class submarine from China. This marks a significant step in the Navy's modernization efforts...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Indian Navy recovers unexploded missile warhead from tanker off KochiThe Indian Navy executed a high-risk operation to retrieve an unexploded missile warhead from a crude oil tanker. The vessel, MT Olympic Li...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
Calling it 'collateral damage' won't doIn the Gulf of Oman, a US military strike has tragically claimed the lives of three Indian sailors aboard a tanker registered under the Pal...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
What is the US Fifth Fleet, America’s backbone in the Middle East and why is it under Iran’s attack?Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain amidst escalating tensions. This naval command, cruc...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Sri Lanka Navy welcomes INS AiravatIndian Naval Ship Airavat received a traditional welcome at Colombo port during an operational turnaround visit to Sri Lanka. The vessel de...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes charge as new Navy chiefA new chapter for India's naval forces begins as Admiral Krishna Swaminathan steps in as the Chief of Naval Staff, taking the helm from Adm...
31 May, 2026, 01.09 PM IST