How a broke, outgunned nation turned cheap drones into the most feared weapon on EarthDrone warfare: Russia-Ukraine war has reached extreme intensity with nearly 10,000 drones used daily across frontlines. This rapid drone wa...
19 May, 2026, 10.58 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
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of HormuzThe Trump administration's approach to the Iran war has been marked by conflicting statements. Initially, a ceasefire was declared, followe...
07 May, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
US-Iran ceasefire: Uneasy calm after West Asia truce breachThe violence erupted after US President Donald Trump announced "Project Freedom," which he described as a humanitarian effort to guide neut...
06 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
The red, white and blue dome: Trump makes risky move to free HormuzIn a pivotal development, the United States has launched 'Operation Freedom', aimed at safeguarding the vital shipping lanes of the Strait ...
05 May, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Iran fires 'warning shots' as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via HormuzIran's navy reportedly fired warning shots at US warships in the Strait of Hormuz after American destroyers entered the Gulf to assist comm...
04 May, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
West Asia War: US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open Strait of HormuzWest Asia War: The United States Navy is actively clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. This crucial oil shipping route faces disruptio...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Countries backing navigation in Strait of Hormuz sending 'right message': IMO chiefThe head of the International Maritime Organization stated that countries defending freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are sendi...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
US mine hunters sail west, likely bound for Middle East amid Trump’s new strategy for the Strait of HormuzUS Navy mine countermeasure assets are redeploying from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, signaling preparations for a sustained effort to c...
14 Apr, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
In Iran war, cheap drones remain wild cardIran's Shahed drones pose a significant challenge to regional security and global energy markets. These low-cost weapons are easily manufac...
25 Mar, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
African militaries eye lighter, cheaper dronesAcross Africa, aerial warfare is evolving towards smaller, more agile drones, including single-use models. These commercially adapted drone...
26 Aug, 2025, 04.48 PM IST
Nagastra, Harpy, Kamikaze, and more: What Operation Sindoor against Pakistan reveals about India’s readiness for the future of drone warsDrones have become integral to modern warfare, as highlighted by recent clashes between India and Pakistan, echoing trends observed in the ...
12 May, 2025, 02.05 PM IST
Improvised rotary wing drone used in Jammu airbase attackWhile all Indian airbases and vital military installations have air defence cover against conventional missiles and large military drones, ...
29 Jun, 2021, 12.12 PM IST
Jammu airbase drone attack: The threat of low cost warfare is real nowThe Defence Research and Development Organisation as well as private players in India have also been working on developing low-cost anti-dr...
28 Jun, 2021, 08.31 AM IST
9 ways tech made the world a better placeThe AgriPredict app forecasts the probability of pest invasions, including the voracious fall armyworm, which eats crops and has wreaked ha...
26 Dec, 2018, 09.54 AM IST
Drones: The broad types and DGCA classificationsWith the DGCA laying the basic groundwork for drone operation in India, things are starting to look up, especially for hobbyists and commer...
21 Sep, 2018, 11.45 PM IST
Rise of the Drones and their impact on 21st century warfareModern drones provide the tactical and operational flexibility of manned platforms with the reduced risk to personnel associated with it.
15 Jul, 2018, 01.49 PM IST