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America’s F-35 program is facing a crisis: a new government report shows that only 25% of jets are fully mission capable, with readiness rates falling sharply despite $1.6 trillion in lifetime costs, as stated in a a report by Hindustan Times.The Pentagon has launched a $13.7 billion recovery plan, but risks remain high as China’s J-20 fleet expands rapidly.The F-35 Lightning-II, hailed as the
India’s Arudhra radar has demonstrated simulated capability to track an F‑35 stealth fighter, though this remains a computer‑based test rather than proven live detection. While the radar’s specifications suggest it could detect low‑observable aircraft under certain conditions, operational validation against an actual F‑35 has not yet taken place.The Arudhra is a 4D multi‑function phased‑array
A US Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet crashed near Rimrock Lake in Washington state during a routine training mission, sparking a wildfire now referred to as the Pine Tree Fire.The pilot ejected safely, sustaining only minor injuries, and was taken to hospital for evaluation. Firefighting crews continue to battle the blaze in rugged terrain.The incident occurred around midday on 13 June 2026,
Iran has confirmed a peace deal with the United States, marking the end of months of conflict in West Asia.The agreement includes lifting the US naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, releasing billions in frozen Iranian assets, and a 60‑day negotiation period to finalise a comprehensive settlement. The official signing ceremony is scheduled for 19 June 2026 in Switzerland.Iran’s Deputy Foreign
A skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on 14 June 2026, killing all 12 people on board — 11 skydivers and the pilot.The Pacific Aerospace P750XL, operated by Skydive Kansas City, went down in a nearby field and burst into flames. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken charge of the investigation.The tragic incident occurred
The United States has conveyed a firm message to India that it will not permit illegal shipments of Iranian oil through the Gulf, even as New Delhi lodged a strong protest against recent missile strikes on vessels carrying Indian crew.On Friday, following India’s summoning of U.S. Embassy representative Jason Meeks, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
The Government of India has firmly denied reports suggesting that a fourth
vessel had come under attack near Oman late on Friday night. On Saturday, the
Ministry of External Affairs clarified that the Marshall Islands‑flagged
tanker MT Liaki Freedom was not attacked, and all crew members on board were
confirmed safe.
The denial came after speculation that the vessel had been
by Adithya M NairThe 2026 Iran War, which began on February 28, 2026, with coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iranian military and leadership targets, offers critical strategic insights for India. Tehran, in retaliation, launched hundreds of ballistic missiles and thousands of drones against Israeli territory, US military installations across the Middle East, and civilian and military
Iran has dismissed Pakistan’s claim that a final agreement with the United States would be signed immediately, clarifying instead that the process will take place in the coming days.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasised that negotiations have reached an unprecedented level of progress, noting that an agreement to end the conflict has “never been closer.” He revealed that the proposed
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has conveyed India’s strong protest to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following the deaths of three Indian seafarers in a US Navy strike in the Gulf of Oman. EAM Jaishankar described the attacks on commercial shipping as unjustified and reiterated India’s firm opposition to such lethal actions against civilian maritime traffic. His remarks were made