Rekise Marine raises $9.7 million from Accel, NKSquared to build autonomous naval platformsBengaluru-based Rekise Marine secured $9.7 million from Accel and NKSquared. The funding will accelerate the development of autonomous ship...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Meet Vibhav Altekar, the Indian-origin engineer behind the drone boat that pulled off a first-of-its-kind US military rescueA remarkable rescue operation near the Strait of Hormuz saw an autonomous vessel, Corsair, play a vital role. Developed by Saronic Technolo...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Corporate India gets a call of duty and it's raring to goIn a dynamic shift, India's defence industry is witnessing a groundbreaking transformation where private corporations are spearheading pivo...
25 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace dealBritish sailors are on standby aboard RFA Lyme Bay for a mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz. This operation awaits a peace agree...
25 May, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landingChina launched three astronauts to its space station. One astronaut will stay for a year, a record for the country. This mission supports C...
24 May, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
China is digging a 134 km canal through mountains so cargo ships can bypass longer sea routes, and the project reveals how Beijing is reshaping trade geographyChina is building a 134-kilometre-long Pinglu Canal in Guangxi province that will directly connect inland waterways to the Beibu Gulf. The ...
07 May, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Guns, drones & algos: War gets smarter, faster & uncomfortably less humanArtificial intelligence is revolutionizing global warfare. Nations are significantly increasing AI spending for defense. This technology en...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
US stock market today: Dow Jones crashes while Nasdaq surges — Dow down 150+ points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq in green as Intel AI rally reshapes Wall StreetUS stock market today: Dow Jones crashes while Nasdaq surges. The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls over 150 points. It trades near 49,147...
24 Apr, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
India–South Korea eye $50 billion trade, discuss critical tech, supply chains amid West Asia tensionsIndia and South Korea are set to significantly expand their trade partnership. The goal is to reach $50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030....
21 Apr, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon's growing reliance on SpaceXUS Navy tests of unmanned vessels were disrupted by Starlink outages, highlighting the military's growing reliance on Elon Musk's satellite...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Autonomous shipmaker Saronic valued at $9.25 billion in latest funding roundThe defense company has drawn big-name investors as governments ramp up spending and seek to secure supply chains and maritime trade rout...
31 Mar, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
US deploys uncrewed drone boats in conflict with IranAmerica is now using uncrewed drone speedboats for patrols in the Middle East. These vessels are part of Operation Epic Fury, targeting Ira...
27 Mar, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
Sagar Defence to build autonomous naval tech shipyard in Andhra Pradesh for next-gen unmanned platformsSagar Defence Engineering has begun work on India's first Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding and Systems Centre in Andhra Pradesh. This facil...
13 Mar, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Indian Navy and BEL develop indigenous software enabling surface vessel operations without crewThe Indian Navy and Bharat Electronics have developed a new software for unmanned boats. This Advanced Autonomous Navigation & Control Soft...
18 Jan, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Centre may allow assisted autonomous vessels on inland waterwaysDraft rules for autonomous vessels have been proposed, allowing inland waterway operations without onboard crew, subject to remote monitori...
22 Oct, 2025, 08.14 PM IST
US Navy’s sea drone program to challenge China is hitting setbacksRecent U.S. Navy tests of autonomous drone boats faced setbacks, including collisions and software glitches, raising concerns about the Pen...
20 Aug, 2025, 10.22 PM IST
A robot ship is set to sail the world: Here's all you need to know about itThe Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) will start its journey on September 6, 2020.
24 Sep, 2019, 12.11 PM IST