Oil prices drop after Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ for passage of ships
US stocks raced to another record on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for tankers
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Japan seals largest-ever defense contract with frigate sale to Australia – The Japan Times
Japan seals largest-ever defense contract with frigate sale to Australia The Japan TimesAustralia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal ReutersAustralia Signs Contract With Japan For Three Upgraded Mogami &nb…
Trump blasted by Iran’s top negotiator over ceasefire claims – ‘All seven are false’
Donald Trump had taken to Truth Social to make a major announcement about the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says US has ‘to rely on ourselves’ and criticises NATO allies during speech
US President Donald Trump has again criticised NATO allies
Indian Army Shelves Stryker Deal, Backs Indigenous Amphibious WhAP For Future Combat Needs
The Indian Army abandoned plans to procure the US-made Stryker armoured vehicle because it failed to meet critical operational requirements, particularly amphibious capability, and instead shifted decisively towards indigenous solutions such as the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP).This move reflects India’s broader emphasis on defence self-reliance and tailoring equipment to local terrain and
US lifts sanctions on Russian oil despite earlier assurances
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India’s Project ‘Vishnu’: DRDO’s Hypersonic Missile To Outpace Global Air Defences
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on an
ambitious new hypersonic missile program known as Project Vishnu. This system
is designed to achieve speeds of up to Mach‑8, equivalent to around 10,000
kilometres per hour, making it virtually impossible for even the most advanced
air defence systems such as the American THAAD or the Russian S‑400 to track
Apollo Micro Systems Secures Licence To Manufacture Heavy-Calibre Arms And Advanced Munitions
Hyderabad-based Apollo Micro Systems has achieved a significant milestone by securing a licence to manufacture arms of calibre above 12.7 mm.This licence covers a wide spectrum of advanced weaponry, including missiles, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), torpedoes, underwater mines, aerial bombs, rockets, and loitering munitions. The development marks a major step forward for the company, which has
INS Taragiri And Maritime Spotter Drone Forge India’s Autonomous Sea–Sky Security Network
Integrated with the Indian Navy’s newest frontline frigate, INS Taragiri, the Maritime Spotter Drone is redefining the way naval forces perceive and respond to challenges at sea.By transforming the vessel into a distributed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance node, the system extends situational awareness far beyond the ship’s immediate horizon.This integration enhances decision-making
US U-Turn On Russian Oil Waivers Amid Iran War And How It Helps India
The so-called US general license replaces the earlier waiver on Russian oil with a similar one, effectively pushing the deadline to May 16.