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Kuwait downs U.S. fighter jets in apparent friendly-fire incident, CENTCOM says

By Cygnus | 02 Mar 2026

Kuwait’s air defences mistakenly shot down three U.S. F-15 jets during combat operations, with all crew safe, highlighting risks as Gulf tensions escalate.

U.S. military aircraft crash in Kuwait as regional tensions escalate

By Cygnus | 02 Mar 2026

Several U.S. military aircraft crashed in Kuwait with all crew safe, as Iranian retaliatory strikes escalate regional tensions and raise risks for energy markets and aviation.

SpaceX reportedly joins Pentagon contest to develop autonomous drone swarming technology

By Cygnus | 17 Feb 2026

SpaceX is reportedly competing in a Pentagon challenge to develop voice-controlled drone swarming technology, highlighting AI’s growing role in defense.

UK weighs faster defence spending hike toward 3% as security pressures mount

By Axel Miller | 16 Feb 2026

The UK is reviewing plans to accelerate defence spending toward 3% of GDP as geopolitical risks rise and NATO allies push for stronger military investment.

NATO Commander Warns Russia-China Arctic Push Is a ‘Front Line’ as Greenland Tensions Ease

By Cygnus | 22 Jan 2026

NATO commander Gen. Alexus Grynkewich warned the Arctic is becoming a strategic front line as Russia and China expand joint patrols and undersea mapping amid Greenland tensions.

Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos as Diplomats Warn It Could Rival UN

By Axel Miller | 22 Jan 2026

Trump launched a new “Board of Peace” initiative at Davos, including a controversial $1 billion permanent membership model, prompting warnings from diplomats about rivalry with the UN.

Trump Pushes Greenland Bid at Davos as Tariff Threats Raise NATO and Trade Tensions

By Axel Miller | 21 Jan 2026

Trump brought Greenland back into focus at Davos, linking the Arctic bid to tariff threats that raise EU retaliation risk and deepen transatlantic uncertainty.

Trump Eyes Starlink Deployment as Iran Protests Escalate; Hegseth to Visit SpaceX

By Cygnus | 12 Jan 2026

President Trump coordinates with Elon Musk to deploy Starlink in Iran as protests escalate. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visits SpaceX today to formalize the satellite “bridge.”

ISRO’s PSLV-C62 Launch Signals India’s Next Phase in Earth Observation and Orbital Innovation

By Axel Miller | 08 Jan 2026

ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission, launching January 12, 2026, combines EOS-N1 Earth observation with private-sector technology demonstrations, signalling India’s evolving space strategy.

Centre to establish bureau of port security to fortify maritime infrastructure

By Axel Miller | 19 Dec 2025

India establishes the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, to unify physical and cyber safety standards at all seaports.

Rafale Loss Confirmed: French Air Force Chief Acknowledges Indian Jet Downed in Indo-Pakistan Clash

By Axel Miller | 08 Jul 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has long denied reports that it lost any Rafale jets in its May 2025 clash with Pakistan

Musk-Trump feud puts $22B in SpaceX contracts at risk

By Cygnus | 06 Jun 2025

A high-stakes fallout between Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump is threatening to disrupt the trajectory of the U.S. space program

US finalizes $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, marking historic defense agreement

14 May 2025

In a landmark move, the United States has agreed to sell nearly $142 billion worth of arms to Saudi Arabia, marking the largest defense cooperation package in U.S. history.

Hanwha Ocean eyes U.S. Navy repair orders as global ambitions grow

05 May 2025

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean is charting an ambitious course to strengthen its presence in the global naval shipbuilding industry, with a sharp focus on the United States

NCB seizes Rs88-cr worth of methamphetamine tablets in North East operations

16 Mar 2025

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized a huge consignment of methamphetamine tablets worth Rs88 crore and arrested four members of an international drug cartel

The cost of neglecting water transport

03 Feb 2025

Inland water transport is widely recognised as a cheaper and environment friendly mode of transport and, as per a report prepared by RITES

Russia claims its 'Kalinka' system can locate and disrupt Starlink signals

21 Dec 2024

Russia is reported to have developed a system that can locate, track and destroy signals from SpaceX’s Starlink satellites that helped Ukraine accurately locate and destroy Russian targets during the ongoing conflict.

Defence ministry approves Rs21,772-cr equipment acquisition for armed forces

05 Dec 2024

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence minister Rajnath Singh, on Tuesday (3 December 2024)

Modi, Xi Jinping talk peace on the margins of BRICS summit

24 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit at Kazan on Wednesday

DRDO conducts field, firing trials of light tank ‘Zorawar’

16 Sep 2024

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on Friday conducted successful preliminary automotive trials of the indigenously developed light tank, Zorawar.

Defence ministry approves Rs1.45 lakh crore capital acquisition proposals for defence forces

03 Sep 2024

Defence ministry has lined up Rs1.45 lakh crore capital acquisition programme for the Defence forces, which include procurement of future-ready combat vehicles

Dassault to set up MRO facility for Rafale, Mirage 2000 fighter jets in India

06 Aug 2024

French aerospace and defence major Dassault Aviation is expanding its presence in India with a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

India flight-tests missile-based torpedo system for submarines

02 May 2024

India on Wednesday announced the successful flight test of a Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system that would give a big boost to Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capability.

India tests Agni-5 missile capable of multiple strikes

12 Mar 2024

India on Monday successfully carried out the first flight-test of the Agni-5 missile with multiple warheads, each capable of targeting objects hundreds of kilometers apart, and a range of 5.000 kilometres.

Defence ministry approves Rs39,126-cr contract for domestic equipment makers

05 Mar 2024

The defence ministry on Friday signed five major contracts with local defence equipment manufacturers for capital acquisition worth a total Rs39,125.39 crore, as part of the government’s `Make-in-India’ initiative.