Tehran could withstand blockade for four months, CIA report shows, as fighting flaresU.S. and Iran's efforts to end their conflict stall amid renewed clashes in the Gulf. A U.S. intelligence assessment suggests Iran can with...
09 May, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...
01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
India warns Italy: No defence tech for PakistanIndia and Italy are boosting defense ties. They are looking at joint development of new weapons. India made it clear that defense technolog...
01 May, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Italy's Fincantieri eyes India tie-ups for naval platformsItalian warship maker Fincantieri eyes major collaboration with India. The company sees potential in combining India's manufacturing skills...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
India Navy's latest stealth frigate INS Tamal visits ItalyINS Tamal, the Indian Navy's newest stealth frigate, made a port call in Naples, Italy, on August 13, following its commissioning in Russia...
15 Aug, 2025, 10.19 PM IST
Italian firm eyes local tie-ups as Navy set to open bids for torpedo dealAn Italian firm may soon supply heavy weight torpedoes to the Indian Navy. The company is competing with a French group for a contract. The...
19 Jul, 2025, 11.10 PM IST
Italian 'Black Shark' surfaces as top torpedo contenderThe Italian 'Black Shark' torpedo, previously embroiled in controversy, is now a leading contender for an Indian Navy contract after its Ge...
28 Apr, 2025, 05.10 PM IST
Italy's top Navy official meets Indian Western Naval Command chief; discusses maritime cooperationVice Admiral Antonio Natale of the Italian Navy meets Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh in Mumbai to discuss enhancing maritime interoperability ...
30 Nov, 2024, 04.13 PM IST
Italian 'Black Shark' back in contest for navy's torpedo needThe Indian Navy is considering the Italian 'Black Shark' torpedo for its submarines. The Navy needs 48 torpedoes. The Italian company was p...
13 Nov, 2024, 11.51 PM IST
Italy-India: Cooperation in full swing from IMEEC to defence industryIndia and Italy's strategic partnership is expanding, featuring increased bilateral trade, defence cooperation, and joint ventures in techn...
11 Oct, 2024, 07.07 AM IST
India and Italy to soon sign MoU in defence sector: Ambassador Vincenzo LucaHe said that there are some specific technologies where Italy can add value to the Make in India programme, namely torpedo, helicopter, rad...
11 Aug, 2023, 08.55 AM IST
After 11 years, Italian patrol vessel calls at Mumbai portIn 2021, the Supreme Court closed the criminal proceedings that were initiated in India against two Italian marines accused of killing two ...
11 Aug, 2023, 12.46 AM IST
Italy arrests navy captain as suspected spy for passing documents to Russian diplomatThe Italian, a captain of a frigate, and the Russian, a military official accredited at the embassy, were accused of "serious crimes tied t...
31 Mar, 2021, 04.07 PM IST
Formula One: Ferrari flag controversy increases diplomatic row between India and ItalyThe 'F' in F1 seemed to stand more for 'foreign policy' on a day when, coincidentally, India's foreign minister S M Krishna resigned.
27 Oct, 2012, 01.36 AM IST
The Enrica Lexie incident amounts to an infringement of international maritime lawt Enrica Lexie incident, the rogue action of the Italian tanker in Indian waters is reminiscent of the Columbian age of maritime arrogance.
28 Feb, 2012, 08.55 AM IST
- Killing of fishermen: Italian navy men charged
A case of murder was filed against armed guards of an Italian tanker less than 24 hours after they fired on a fishing boat, killing two Tam...
17 Feb, 2012, 08.44 AM IST
- Italian ambassador summoned after killing of Kerala fishermen
With outrage over the killing of two fishermen off in Kerala growing, India summoned the Italian ambassador and registered a strong protest.
17 Feb, 2012, 03.52 AM IST