US President Donald Trump announced on March 20, 2025, that he would be signing a rare earth mineral deal with Ukraine “very shortly.” This announcement […]
Missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi crossed US-Mexico border, LAPD says
Hannah Kobayashi, the Hawaii woman who was believed to be missing in Los Angeles, was seen on surveillance footage crossing the border into Mexico after…
Hunter Biden pardon ‘unprecedented’ and ‘very unusual,’ experts say
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter Biden was an unusually broad and rare example of executive clemency, according to legal experts. The president pardoned his…
India Purchases 83 Local CADET Systems to Revolutionize Mobile Air Defense
India Purchases 83 Local CADET Systems to Revolutionize Mobile Air DefensThe acquisition of 83 Carrier…
To improve mobility, the Army will install the Akashteer Air Defense System on tracked CADET platforms.
The Indian Army has started a major mobility upgrade after the Akashteer air defense command…
On the anniversary of the conflict with Pakistan, India is scheduled to test an Agni-6 missile with nuclear-MIRV capability.
As the nation commemorated a year since a terrible conflict with Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra…
MBDA and IAF Sign Agreement to Create an Indigenous Mica Missile Maintenance Center
The Indian Air Force and the European missile and defense systems behemoth MBDA have signed…
With MIRV capability, the Indian Navy’s S4 SSBN is prepared for K-5 missile trials, expanding India’s nuclear reach to include Pak-China deterrence.
With the induction of the INS Aridhaman, also known as the S4 nuclear-powered ballistic missile…
Queen Camilla to miss Qatar state visit event due to ‘lingering’ chest infection: Reports
Queen Camilla will be sitting out an upcoming diplomatic event in the U.K. due to ongoing illness, according to reports. The queen consort, 77, will not participate in the ceremonial kickoff…
The Indian Coast Guard is considering a partnership with Fincantieri of Italy for advanced maritime and drone defense.
In line with New Delhi's Aatmanirbhar Bharat framework to guarantee technology transfer and domestic production, India's Coast Guard is advancing negotiations with Italy's Fincantieri to jointly develop next-generation maritime and…
IAF’s Aerial Waltz: Cost, Politics, and Industrial Strategy Are Highlighted in the Boeing-767 Tanker Conversion Deal
By approving the conversion of six pre-owned Boeing 767s into Multi-Mission Tanker Transports (MMTTs, valued at $900m–$1.1bn) in collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India…
As Iran-US negotiations stall and Washington intensifies sanctions, a Chinese company closes its Gwadar plant.
Even as Washington intensifies sanctions under "Economic Fury," Iran has made a new proposal to the US through Pakistan to end the West Asia conflict, and a Chinese company has…
In a targeted attack in Panjgur, Balochistan, at least three Pakistani soldiers were killed and numerous others were injured.
At least three Pakistani soldiers were killed in Panjgur, Balochistan, after their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device (IED). The attack highlights the continuing rebel violence in the…
Jaishankar Meets Commonwealth Secretary General-Elect, Discusses India’s Expectations
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently met with Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Commonwealth Secretary General-elect and former Foreign Minister of Ghana, in New Delhi. During […]
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has publicly expressed India’s full support for Brazil’s presidency of COP30, emphasizing the importance of a successful and outcome-oriented conference. […]
New Zealand Pm Christopher Luxon Visits INS SURAT In Mumbai Amid Strengthening Naval Ties
On March 20, 2025, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon of New Zealand paid a visit to the Indian Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, at […]
BEL Employee Arrested In Bangalore For Allegedly Leaking Sensitive Info To Pakistan
The arrest, which occurred on March 20, 2025, was part of a coordinated operation involving central, state, and military intelligence agencies. The accused, 36 years […]
Indian Army Personnel Conducts Patrolling In Snow-Covered Doda In Jammu & Kashmir
In Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Army personnel conducted patrolling operations on March 21, 2025, amidst challenging winter conditions characterised by thick snow […]
Chinese Vessels Engaging In Military Work In Indian Ocean: Navy Chief
India is closely monitoring Chinese vessels operating in the Indian Ocean, particularly those identified as dual-purpose civilian ships suspected of engaging in military activities. Navy […]
CDS Flags Slow Defence Procurement, Stresses Tech-Soldier Balance
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan recently expressed significant concerns regarding the slow pace of India’s defence procurement processes, which he believes hampers […]
MoD Clears Key ‘Eye In The Sky’ Project To Catch Up With Pakistan
The Defence Ministry has approved the procurement of six additional Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) systems, which will be an upgraded version of the […]
First GE-F404 Engine Set To Power TEJAS MK-1A On Final Tests
The long-awaited arrival of the GEF404 engine to power the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A, also known as TEJAS Alpha, marks a significant milestone […]