Defence News

J&K: 4 ISIS terrorists, including top commander, gunned down by security forces in Anantnag encounter

Following news of four militants hiding in a village, security forces engaged in a gunfight leading to the death of a civilian, a policeman and two militants. The operation to clear out the other two is currently underway.

Jun 22, 2018

NSG commandos to be deployed for anti-terror operations in J&K

Terror activities have increased exponentially in Jammu and Kashmir especially since Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani was killed by the security forces on July 8, 2016.

Jun 22, 2018

Trump scraps migrant family separation policy; No respite for already separated kids

The US president signed the executive order allowing immigrant families to be detained together. The decision comes after the Trump administration was widely criticised for its inhumane handling of the migrant situation.

Jun 21, 2018

Mr India-like invisibility cloak nearly possible now with these 'Stealth Sheets'

Any hot object like a vehicle moving in the dark, will light up in an IR camera and developers of this sheet claim to make them practically invisible.

Jun 21, 2018

L&T opposes Navy's plan to award submarine project to Mazagon Dock

The government is planning to award the submarine project to Mazagon Dock for its prior experience in the field.

Jun 20, 2018

Trump, Obama believe in taking similar actions when it comes to child separation

The US plans to hold children left behind by the illegal immigrants but will that reduce the trauma they are going through. Donald Trump seems to be doing what Obama has already done.

Jun 19, 2018

Pakistan has more nuclear bombs than India and is making more: Is nuclear deterrence dead?

In an armed conflict scenario, what does this mean? Is India on a weaker wicket because it has fewer nuclear warheads than Pakistan? Are India and Pakistan on the road to further ramping up their nuclear arsenal?

Jun 19, 2018

Trump upholds promise to Kim, suspends military exercises with South Korea

The US and South Korea announced that they will suspend the Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise that was scheduled for August. No decision was taken on other joint-exercises yet, as both nations are waiting for Kim to deliver on his promise of complete denuclearization.

Jun 19, 2018

India plans to gift Dornier aircraft to Seychelles

Seychelles President Danny Faure is scheduled to visit India around June 25 on a State visit.

Jun 18, 2018

Narendra Modi In Seychelles during his visit to country in 2015

India looks for answers as Seychelles backs out of naval base

The development has taken place 10 days before Seychelles President Danny Faure visits India.

Jun 17, 2018

Indian Army paying tribute to Rifleman Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb murdered for being Major Rohit Shukla's Buddy?

Aurangzeb was on his way to celebrate Eid with his family when he was abducted and murdered by militants in J&K.

Jun 17, 2018

Youth killed in Kashmir clashes; Eid celebrations muted as violence rocks the valley

A young man was killed as stone pelters reportedly clashed with security forces in a town near Srinagar. An Indian soldier too was shot by a Pakistani sniper in the early hours of the day in Rajouri. Riots broke out in other parts of the valley.

Jun 16, 2018

A view of the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, Yemen

Yemen Civil War: Saudi coalition charges into key port city, seizes airport from Houthi rebels

The Saudi-led coalition seized control of the Hodeidah airport from rebels, begins progressing towards seaport.

Jun 16, 2018

Corruption allegations stall Indian Navy's Rs 20,000 cr project

The two companies, Reliance Naval & Engineering Ltd and Larson & Toubro, have been involved in a bitter battle for Rs. 20,000 cr mega contract.

Jun 15, 2018

Right-wing terrorism? CIA classifies VHP, Bajrang Dal as militant religious outfits

America's intelligence agency has classified the Indian religious organisations as 'militant religious outfits' in its World Factbook. Meanwhile, RSS has been labeled as a nationalist group.

Jun 15, 2018

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