Bahrain-led UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz gains support of 112 nations
The resolution calls for free navigation through the strait and an end to Iranian attacks on its Gulf neighbours.
Day: May 13, 2026
Opinion: Opinion | The Beijing Visit: Why Does Trump Suddenly Need Xi Jinping?
China will factor in the real possibility that in the mid-term elections in November, Trump may lose the House of Representatives and may become a lame-duck president. How far should it invest in an agreement with Trump is the question.
Experts believe breakthrough in US fentanyl crisis may have started in China
US overdose deaths have plunged, but experts warn the ‘supply shock’ from Chinese precursors may only be a temporary fixAs Donald Trump travels to Beijing this week, fentanyl – and China’s role in its supply chain – remains an enduring point of acrimon…
After AMCA, Government Considers Opening Ballistic Missile Production To Private Sector
The Government of India is weighing a landmark policy shift by considering the opening of ballistic missile production to the private sector, reported Business Line.Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh announced this development at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit 2026, signalling a decisive break from the long-standing monopoly of Defence Public Sector
India’s Stealth Jet Race Heats Up: Bids Next Month Says Defence Secretary
India’s fifth-generation stealth fighter program is poised to enter its bid stage in June 2026, with the Ministry of Defence set to issue formal Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to three shortlisted private sector-led consortia.At a Confederation of Indian Industry session on “Geostrategy, Supply Chains and Strategic Resilience” in New Delhi, Singh noted that the AMCA selection process has luckily
Another Delay In TEJAS MK-1A Review Meeting Threatens Induction Timeline
The induction of the Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS MK-1A into the Indian Air Force has encountered yet another setback, with the delay of a crucial review meeting between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and the service.This meeting, originally scheduled for late April or early May, was expected to be decisive in finalising delivery timelines and assessing progress on mandatory operational
India Validates Three Strategic Missile Technologies In 72 Hours, Marking Leap In Deterrence And Hypersonic Capability
In just 72 hours, India’s DRDO achieved a remarkable triple breakthrough by validating three advanced strategic missile technologies — the TARA precision glide weapon, a scramjet combustor for hypersonic propulsion, and an MIRV‑equipped Agni missile.Together, these tests mark a decisive leap in India’s nuclear deterrence, hypersonic ambitions, and precision strike capabilities.The sequence began
NetSPI AI-powered Continuous Pentesting identifies high-impact vulnerabilities
NetSPI launched AI-powered Continuous Pentesting offerings, designed to help organizations continuously identify, validate and reduce risk across dynamic external and cloud environments. Organizations are managing an expanding number of potential entry…
NetSPI AI-powered Continuous Pentesting identifies high-impact vulnerabilities
NetSPI launched AI-powered Continuous Pentesting offerings, designed to help organizations continuously identify, validate and reduce risk across dynamic external and cloud environments. Organizations are managing an expanding number of potential entry…
Sky Reaper Drone Unveiled: India’s Jet‑Powered UCAV Redefines High‑Speed Combat
India has unveiled the Sky Reaper, a jet‑powered Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) developed at IIT-Jammu with DRDO support, capable of flying at speeds between 400 km/h and 550 km/h, with plans to push this even further.This marks a significant leap in India’s indigenous drone warfare capabilities, combining speed, altitude, and multi‑role combat functionality.The Sky Reaper project