US takes risky bet on private 'pirates' to combat cybercrimeThe United States will allow private companies to hack foreign cybercriminal groups, a seemingly unprecedented measure that is dividing exp...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
US takes risky bet on private 'pirates' to combat cybercrimeThe US will allow approved private companies to hack foreign cybercriminal groups under government supervision, targeting ransomware and on...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systemsThe previously unreported findings offer a rare glimpse into how military and security-linked institutions in China are leveraging cutting-...
02 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systemsChinese military researchers are using U.S. AI model outputs to advance defense capabilities. This technique allows them to train specializ...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Hormuz on edge: GPS blackouts, mine warnings rattle Indian seafarersIndian sailors face grave dangers in the Strait of Hormuz. GPS systems are failing, and warnings of underwater mines are frequent. The Isla...
28 Mar, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Indian sailors battle chaos at sea as GPS blackout, mine fears choke Strait of HormuzIndian seafarers face grave dangers in the Strait of Hormuz due to GPS failures, mine threats, and conflicting radio warnings. Despite assu...
27 Mar, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
India, EU step up engagement to fast-track trade, tech talksIndia and the European Union are boosting cooperation following their January summit. Several initiatives are planned in the coming months....
23 Mar, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Trump planning to topple Maduro, authorizes CIA operations in Venezuela as US B-52 bombers keep a close eye, Venezuelan F-16 scrambledThe United States has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela. These operations may include lethal actions aimed at re...
16 Oct, 2025, 09.01 AM IST
India to get $4bn predator's drones: How 31 new killing machines will strengthen defence against ChinaThe Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the procurement of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from the US and the indigenous development of tw...
10 Oct, 2024, 01.52 PM IST
Armed with missiles and bombs, MQ9-B drones to bolster India's surveillance capabilityThe MQ-9B SkyGuardian aircraft, set to be sold to India by the US, will come equipped with advanced surveillance capabilities along with le...
07 Feb, 2024, 10.19 PM IST
Pakistan uses SIM cards of nabbed Gujarati fishermen for information about Defence establishments: NIAAs per the charge sheet, these SIM cards were subscribed in the name of the Indian fishermen from Gujarat.
23 Apr, 2022, 04.24 PM IST
A strong India would act as 'counterbalance' to China: Declassified White House document“India's preferred partner on security issues is the United States. The two cooperate to preserve maritime security and counter Chinese inf...
13 Jan, 2021, 11.40 AM IST
BECA inked; India, US explore defence collaboration with other nationsAreas of joint cooperation could include Africa and Central Asia. A combined approach to capacity building in countries of interest would c...
28 Oct, 2020, 01.18 PM IST
Starting April, Indian Navy to induct four more P8I reconnaissance aircraftAccording to officials, from April the navy will begin inducting four P8I aircraft worth $1.1 billion, orders for which were placed in 2016...
21 Feb, 2020, 10.42 AM IST
India, France ink 14 pacts; major boost to defence, nuclear energy cooperationMacron is in India on a four-day visit. He was received at the airport last night by Prime Minister Modi, in a special gesture.
10 Mar, 2018, 06.41 PM IST
Analysis on suspected Pakistani boat will be released soon: Manohar ParrikarHe said "circumstantial evidence" indicated that the occupants of the vessel were "suspected terrorists" and that they were in touch with P...
05 Jan, 2015, 10.38 PM IST
Pakistan boat men not smugglers but suspected terrorists: Manohar ParrikarDefence Minister Manohar Parrikar said the boat was neither in a fishing area nor on any busy route preferred by smugglers to sneak in.
05 Jan, 2015, 10.06 PM IST