A dozen US troops were wounded in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, with two suffering serious injuries and 10 concussions, according to US media reports. The personnel were inside a building hit during the strike, which inv…
A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes
A missile attack on Israel by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday raises concern that Tehran’s proxies may again try to block Red Sea shipping routes, as Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz keeps another key global trade passage virt…
Lethal Evolution: ASRAAM Integration On MiG-29 To Supercharge IAF’s Dogfighting Edge
Open-source illustrative photo The Indian Air Force is poised to transform its MiG-29 fleet into a deadlier force with the integration of the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM). This upgrade targets the MiG-29 UPG variant, promising a substantial leap in close-combat effectiveness.On 25 March, the Ministry of Defence released a request for proposals to handle the
MoD Greenlights Extra Five S-400 Units From Russia To Shore Up Air Defences
Ministry of Defence has approved the procurement of five additional S-400 air defence system batteries from Russia, marking a significant expansion of the country’s strategic missile defence capabilities. This decision comes amid ongoing efforts to bolster India’s layered air defence architecture, particularly in response to evolving regional threats from neighbours such as China and Pakistan.The
Axl Drone Bolsters Army Surveillance With 30 Homegrown ‘Peregrine’ Drones
Ernakulam-based Axl Drone has marked a significant achievement by delivering 30 indigenously developed surveillance drones to the Indian Army. Christened "Axl Peregrine", these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were entirely engineered and produced in Kerala, underscoring the state’s rising prowess in defence manufacturing.The handover ceremony took place at Axl Drone’s facility in Kalamassery
Iran Turns Back 2 Chinese Ships In Strait of Hormuz
Iran has intensified its control over the Strait of Hormuz, blocking two Chinese vessels from transiting the vital waterway. The ships, CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, both owned by the Chinese firm COSCO, attempted to exit the Persian Gulf on Friday but were forced to turn back, reported Marine Link. This incident occurred amid escalating tensions in the region, now four weeks into
US Congress Report Exposes Pakistan As Persistent Haven For Anti-India Terror Outfits
A recent report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the independent research arm of the US Congress, has issued a stark warning about Pakistan’s ongoing role as a haven for terrorist organisations.These groups, many of which specifically target India and the Kashmir region, continue to operate freely on Pakistani soil despite repeated military operations and policy initiatives over the
Adani Defence Delivers 2,000 Indigenous ‘Prahar’ LMGs To Army, 11 Months Early In Make In India Triumph
Adani Defence and Aerospace has marked a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing by delivering the first batch of 2,000 ‘Prahar’ light machine guns to the Indian Army. This consignment forms part of a substantial order exceeding 40,000 units of these 7.62 mm-calibre weapons, produced entirely in India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.The handover took place at
Karman Drones’ Pratham UAV Soars With DGCA Nod And High-Altitude Prowess
Karman Drones, a Noida-based innovator in unmanned aerial vehicle technology, has unveiled the Pratham UAV, a compact micro-category drone engineered for versatile applications in surveillance, inspection, and mapping. This intelligent system stands out with its robust in-house composite structure, ensuring durability across demanding environments.The Pratham boasts an operational range of 4-8 km
Tears and defiance as Lebanese family bury child, 11, killed in Israeli strike
Jawad Younes and his uncle Ragheb were laid to rest on Saturday after their family compound was hit a day earlier.