Machilipatnam, the seventh of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was launched on 29 July 2026 at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi.The vessel, designated BY 529, is part of a series of eight ships being built for the Indian Navy.The launch ceremony was conducted by Mrs Goolrukh Anand in the presence of Vice Admiral Atul Anand, Additional Secretary of the Department of
China Begins Production of Indigenous Immersion DUV Chipmaking Tools
China has begun mass production of domestically developed immersion deep‑ultraviolet lithography machines, marking a significant step in Beijing’s campaign to reduce dependence on foreign technology, Chinese media reported.The effort is being led by Shanghai Aishengna Electronic Technology Group, a relatively unknown state‑owned company that has absorbed teams from leading Chinese lithography
Major Gulf fighting resumes as US and Saudi strike Iran’s allies in Iraq
By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, July 29, 2026. The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq on July 29, as the first US airstrikes in the Middle East since President Donald Trump suspended the US bombing campaign agains…
India Urges UNSC To Balance Focus On Hormuz With Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
India has urged the United Nations Security Council to ensure that the world’s attention on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz does not overshadow the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. Speaking at the UNSC’s Quarterly Open Debate on the Middle East, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish emphasised that West Asia remains of immense strategic importance to India due to its trade, energy
US Renews Air Strikes On Iran After Missile Attack On Base In Jordan
The United States resumed air strikes on Iranian targets on Thursday, ending a short pause in operations. Axios reported that a senior American official confirmed the renewed bombardment, which followed Iran’s launch of ballistic missiles against a US military base in Jordan earlier this week.US Central Command stated that all incoming missiles were intercepted, describing the incident as an
Dassault Opens Door To Non‑European Partners For Sixth‑Generation Fighter Program
Dassault Aviation has confirmed it is open to exploring partnerships with non‑European nations for the development of a sixth‑generation fighter aircraft, following the collapse of the Franco‑German‑Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS).The company’s leadership has indicated that while France could pursue the project alone, cooperation with countries outside Europe is now a serious
Balochistan Unrest: Body Bags And Lies
Last week was one of the bloodiest Balochistan witnessed in recent times. In just four days, the Pakistan army and other security forces operating under its command suffered at least 42 fatalities in a series of attacks by Baloch Sarmachars (Guerrillas) fighting for Independence that commenced on July 5.While Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif dashed to Balochistan’s capital Quetta to assure families
Hadi Matar Convicted In Terrorism Trial Over Salman Rushdie Stabbing
A 28-year-old man has been found guilty in a landmark terrorism trial connected to the 2022 stabbing of acclaimed author Salman Rushdie.The United States Department of Justice confirmed the conviction, marking a significant development in a case that drew global attention.The federal jury determined that Hadi Matar, a resident of Fairview, New Jersey, was guilty of attempting to provide material
Trump Says Would Be ‘Quite Disappointed’ If China Arms
US President Donald Trump has expressed that he would be “quite disappointed” if China were to supply weapons to Iran, stressing that Chinese President Xi Jinping had personally assured him that Beijing would not engage in such transfers.His remarks came during an Oval Office interaction in Washington, where he addressed reports suggesting Tehran could soon receive up to 400 Chinese-manufactured
The Strait of Hormuz is just one trade chokepoint facing a new era of maritime warfare
Attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea and Black Sea are pushing shipowners to reroute cargo and rethink global trade risks.