Flop Show: China’s HQ-9B Missile Shield Fails Again Amid US-Israel Onslaught—Mass Destruction Hits Iranian Cities

Recent coordinated airstrikes by the United States and Israel have devastated Iranian cities, thrusting Tehran’s air defence failures into the global spotlight. The HQ-9B system, freshly acquired from China, seemingly failed to intercept the incoming barrage of projectiles.This marks the second high-profile shortfall for the HQ-9B. It previously underperformed in Pakistan during India’s Operation

March 1, 2026
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US Diplomat Kapur Champions Strong Partner To Thwart Chinas’ Indo-Pacific Hegemony

US diplomat Paul Kapur has reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to fostering a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, with India at its heart.Speaking at Princeton University’s 2026 Global India Conference, Kapur, the Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, emphasised the shared strategic imperatives binding America and India.The State Department’s Bureau of South and

February 28, 2026
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Indian Army’s High-Altitude Artillery Drill In Arunachal Sharpens Joint Combat Edge Amid Border Tensions

The Indian Army has conducted a pivotal three-day joint artillery field firing exercise in Tezu, Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh, from 23 to 25 February 2026.This exercise involved seamless collaboration with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Arunachal Scouts, Para Special Forces, and the newly raised Bhairav Battalion.A defence spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat,

February 28, 2026
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India-China Dialogue At SCO Health Centre Signals Renewed Bilateral Momentum

India and China have taken a significant step towards enhancing their bilateral relations through a high-level meeting held in Shanghai. On Friday, India’s Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, engaged in discussions with Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng during the inauguration of the SCO Cooperation Centre for Metabolic Diseases.This event, framed under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO),

February 28, 2026
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Maldives Ambassador Meets With COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi; Forge Ahead On Defence Ties Amid Indian Ocean Security Shifts

India’s High Commissioner to the Maldives, G Balasubramanian, met with Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi on 27 February 2026 to explore avenues for deepening the strategic and defence ties between the two nations.The discussions, as highlighted in a post on X by the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI) of the Indian Army, centred on

February 27, 2026
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