Ukraine can down Russian drones en masse. But missiles are a problemThe recent Russian strike on Kyiv underscored Ukraine's formidable air defenses against drones while laying bare vulnerabilities to missile...
15 May, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed as New Navy Chief; Admiral Tripathi retires May 31Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has been appointed as the new Chief of the Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi who retir...
09 May, 2026, 08.20 AM 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
How a US blockade on Iran has sanctioned ships turning aroundThe US Navy’s blockade of Iran is showing impact, with sanctioned vessels turning back or halting after crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Offi...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Who is Susan Coyle? First woman set to lead the Australian Army - All about her education, career and personal lifeSusan Coyle will take over as Australia's first female army commander in July 2026. This historic appointment marks a significant moment fo...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
India shifting to proactive deterrence posture: Army chief Gen DwivediThe Indian Army is moving towards a proactive deterrence strategy. Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi highlighted this shift, emphasizing techn...
12 Mar, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Armed forces need to shift from net-centric operations to intelligent warfare: CDS Anil ChauhanAt a seminar at the College of Defence Management, CDS Anil Chauhan called for shifting from net-centric warfare to “intelligent warfare” a...
25 Feb, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
The growing danger of Chinese underwater warfareA Chinese invasion of Taiwan could begin with sea mines laid by fishing trawlers and submarines, potentially blockading ports and disruptin...
29 Apr, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
In era of ''grey zone,'' cyber attacks tools to achieve politico-military aims: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, emphasizing the rise of cyber attacks, disinformation, and econo...
10 Apr, 2025, 12.41 PM IST
Rajnath Singh points out 'unconventional methods' of warfare as new challenges in MhowDefence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted unconventional warfare challenges like information, AI-based, and space warfare, emphasizing the...
30 Dec, 2024, 01.02 PM IST
Vice Admiral K Swaminathan assumes charge as vice chief of NavyVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, specialized in communication and electronic warfare, assumed office as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff in N...
01 May, 2024, 02.22 PM IST
Air Marshal DK Patnaik takes charge as head of Eastern Air CommandPatnaik was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on June 8, 1984. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy,...
03 Oct, 2021, 07.10 PM IST
Women cops being trained in disposing IEDs to combat NaxalsUnder the training programme with special reference to Naxal operations in Bastar, an ideal area, similar to the battlefield, has been deve...
13 Jul, 2018, 05.18 PM IST
Vice Admiral AR Karve takes over as Chief of Personnel in NavyVice Admiral AR Karve today took over as the Chief of Personnel at the Naval Headquarters here.
11 Jul, 2018, 12.47 PM IST
Devendra Kumar Joshi takes over as new Navy ChiefAdmiral Devendra Kumar Joshi, an anti-submarine warfare specialist, today took over as the new Navy Chief. 58-yr-old Joshi succeeds Admiral...
31 Aug, 2012, 11.57 AM IST
- CISF to strengthen security in NMDC mines in Chhattisgarh: DG
CISF has decided to strengthen its deployment in the Naxal hotbed of Kirandul in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada after six of its personnel were r...
23 May, 2012, 02.53 PM IST
- Vice Admiral D.K. Joshi takes over as CISC
Vice Admiral Joshi is a specialist in Anti Submarine Warfare and a graduate of the Staff Course from Naval War College, USA.
31 Dec, 2010, 08.44 PM IST