US House to vote on aviation safety bill after deadly Washington midair crash that killed 67The House is gearing up to cast a pivotal vote on an aviation safety bill that has the potential to change the skies for the better. In lig...
14 Apr, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on space stationChina has launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft. This mission will bring back astronauts from the Tiangong space station in 2026. A previous ...
25 Nov, 2025, 01.02 PM IST
Missiles, drone batteries among 18 defence imports exempted from customs dutyThe Indian government has waived customs duties on 18 defence-related imports, including missiles, military aircraft, and artillery compone...
18 Sep, 2025, 08.32 AM IST
New image of China’s ‘Bohai Sea Monster’ reveals an unusual design, with propellers visible instead of jetsRecent images of China's 'Bohai Sea Monster' WIG craft reveal propellers instead of jet engines, sparking debate about its functionality. T...
09 Sep, 2025, 12.11 PM IST
From F16s to French tanks and German submarine: Inside Venezuela’s arsenal and can it stand against the US?With an ill-disciplined military and an outdated arsenal, Venezuela would be at a serious disadvantage in the event of an American invasion...
05 Sep, 2025, 05.31 PM IST
Turkey unveils world’s first sea-skimming combat drone, a stealthy, production-ready WIG craft unlike anything US, Russia or China hasAnkara-based Solid Aero has introduced TALAY, a cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicle. This Turkish drone skims the sea surface, evading rad...
10 Aug, 2025, 12.40 PM IST
Thailand vs Cambodia: As border fight escalates, one army resembles a toy against the other’s war machine; Military mismatch explainedRecent armed clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, the worst in over a decade, have spotlighted their military disparity. Thailand, with a...
25 Jul, 2025, 12.46 PM IST
View: Induction of private players in defence manufacturing vital in national interestIndia celebrates the launch of its first private-sector military aircraft manufacturing facility and approves a long-awaited nuclear submar...
23 Nov, 2024, 12.04 AM IST
US Army boats head out on a mission to build a floating pier off Gaza's shore for food deliveriesThe U.S. Army dispatched four boats from Virginia to Gaza to aid Palestinians amid Israel-Hamas conflict. Loaded with supplies, the boats w...
13 Mar, 2024, 05.33 PM IST
After Ladakh, Indian Army plans to deploy fast boats, landing craft at other border areasThe Army plans to acquire six fast patrol boats and eight landing craft assault for border areas. The boats will be deployed in areas like ...
18 Oct, 2023, 01.34 PM IST
Sea-going boat built using centuries-old technology to sail from near Tamralipta soonA dream come true for Swarup Bhattacharyya, a well-known anthropologist and maritime ethnographist, the project, which is being funded by B...
08 Nov, 2022, 12.43 PM IST
Over 40,000 troop, tanks, attack helicopters to take part in exercise near PakistanThe exercise will aim to show the integration between tanks including T-72, mechanised infantry including combat vehicles, artillery guns, ...
12 Nov, 2019, 09.37 PM IST
Pentagon deploys warship, Patriot missiles in Middle East to deter Iranian 'threats'The Pentagon said the US did not seek conflict with Iran, but that Washington was "ready to defend US forces and interests in the region".
11 May, 2019, 10.32 AM IST
How India stacks up against China, and why China can't win despite its military superiorityChina is clearly the bigger military power, overwhelming India in troop number and defence budget. But hard facts can be quite misleading a...
13 Jul, 2018, 10.29 AM IST
Airbus patented a jet that could fly from London to New York in 1 hourIn addition, Airbus predicts the patented craft will be able to complete trips like Paris to San Francisco or Tokyo to Los Angeles in just ...
04 Aug, 2015, 11.41 AM IST
- Amphibious vessels to strengthen Navy; Government clears acquisition of 8 assault crafts
The government has cleared the Rs 2,176-crore acquisition of eight specialised vessels or LCUs (landing craft utility), capable of "hard be...
10 Sep, 2011, 09.19 AM IST
- C-17 deal with India could create 30,000 jobs in US: Blake
The $4.4 billion deal with India has the potential to create as many as 30,000 jobs in US.
03 Oct, 2010, 01.46 PM IST