Defence News

Scrap S-400 arms deal with Russia or risk CAATSA sanctions: US tells India

Top US official said India need to forgo transactions with Russia and look at alternatives or else face "the risk triggering CAATSA sanctions".

Jun 22, 2019

What is ETIM, the Pakistan-based terror group that threatens China?

The increased threat perception comes at a time when Chinese counter-terrorism efforts have invited criticism from human rights outfits and western governments.

Jun 22, 2019

Mike Pompeo to seek stronger strategic ties with India despite trade tensions

Pompeo arrives in New Delhi on Tuesday for talks that are aimed at laying the ground for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the week at a G20 meeting in Japan.

Jun 22, 2019

India deploys two warships in Gulf of Oman amid US-Iran tensions

The Indian Navy deployed INS Chennai and INS Sunanya as part of its strategic operation titled 'Sankalp' in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf "to undertake maritime security operations" the statement by the defence ministry said.

Jun 21, 2019

Indian Navy to acquire another 10 anti-submarine P-8Is, deal to be inked during Pompeo's visit

Indian Navy became the first international buyer for P-8Is in 2009 when it signed a contract with the US to acquire 8 of these aircraft.

Jun 20, 2019

An-32 crash: IAF recovers the remains of 13 victims

The bodies and the remains will be taken to the Indian Air Force base in Jorhat.

Jun 20, 2019

Does the new Pentagon doctrine want nuclear deterrence to fail?

The Pentagon's preference for nuclear weapons against all other forms of weapons of mass destruction shows that destruction of targets are planned in anticipation that deterrence will fail.

Jun 20, 2019

Iran's Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone, pentagon declines to comment

The unmanned military aircraft was shot down when it entered Iran's airspace near the Kouhmobarak district in the south.

Jun 20, 2019

Will PM Modi buckle under Trump pressure to shut out Huawei from 5G trials?

Government seeks expert opinion on US threat to ban firms that deal with Huawei and subsidiaries; officials split as some worry about missing out on Chinese giant's next-gen technologies and others cite geopolitics to keep technology leader out

Jun 19, 2019

US to send 1,000 more troops to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran

The acting Defence Secretary, Patrick Shanahan said that the US does not 'seek conflict with Iran'.

Jun 18, 2019

Big win for India: Maldives may scrap plan to build observatory with China's help

The agreement, signed in 2017, allows China to build an observatory in the Makunudhoo region and threatened India's strategic national security interests.

Jun 17, 2019

Who is Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed? Pakistan appoints hardline general as new ISI chief

Activists allege a pattern of growing authoritarianism by the military, which they say has become even more influential since Prime Minister Imran Khan swept to power last year.

Jun 17, 2019

Operation Sunrise 2: Indian Army teams up with Myanmar Army to flush out terrorist in NE

In recent times, Indian has been looking for deeper coordination with the grounds forces of Myanmar to guard its porous borders in the north-eastern sector.

Jun 16, 2019

Serious defects in India Navy's Scorpene submarines, project to get delayed

These defects can't be addressed quickly as the tests can only be conducted in the calm sea or as described by the Navy "Sea State — 1".

Jun 15, 2019

Two militants killed in Pulwama encounter

The militants fired upon the search party during the operation, which was equally retaliated, leading to an encounter.

Jun 14, 2019