With congested waterways, Singapore focused on modernizing navy
Singapore announced a 12.3 percent hike in the defense budget on March 3, pushing overall spending to S$23.4 billion (US$17.4 billion) in the new fiscal year.
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US special ops eye unmanned vessels with missiles after purported Ukrainian strike
Ukraine’s claim of downing Russian jets has raised eyebrows over such a “marsupial” capability, but no one’s officially requested it yet, a SOCOM official said.
Operation Sindoor: For First Time Since 1971 War, All 3 Forces Strike Pakistan
‘Operation Sindoor’ was in response to Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 26 people, mostly Hindus, were killed.Two weeks after the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force in a joint operation carried out precise missile strikes early Wednesday on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This is the first time since the 1971 war that all three
Facing ‘fusion of foes,’ special ops leaders envision ‘SOF renaissance’
“In an era where technological advancement is rapidly changing, the character of war and threats are covering globally, our eight decades of experience has tailor-made SOF for strategic competition’s return,” USSOCOM chief Gen. Bryan Fenton…
Haryana Cabinet Approves Major Benefits For Agniveers and Families of Martyrs With ₹1 Crore Grant
The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has approved a significant policy decision to grant an ex-gratia payment of ₹1 crore to the next of kin of martyred Agniveers from the state. This move extends the existing benefit-previously available to families of battle casualties in the defence and paramilitary forces-to Agniveers, who are recruited under the central
DRDO, Indian Navy Conduct Combat Firing of Indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in partnership with the Indian Navy, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful combat firing (using reduced explosive) of the indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM).This advanced underwater naval mine was developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam, in collaboration with
India To Soon Get 2nd Advanced Stealth Frigate From Russia Amid Hostilities With Pak
INS Trikand third and final ship of the second batch of the Talwar-class stealth frigateIndia is poised to significantly enhance its naval capabilities with the imminent induction of INS Tamal, its second advanced stealth frigate built in Russia under the 2016 Indo-Russian agreement for four upgraded Krivak-III (Talwar-class) frigates.Tamal will be officially handed over to the Indian Navy on May
Hegseth to slash 20 percent of 4-star billets in dramatic cuts to active-duty ranks
The defense secretary said the US must “cultivate exceptional senior leaders who drive innovation and operational excellence, unencumbered by unnecessary bureaucratic layers that hinder their growth and effectiveness.”
Blackout Drills, Military Chiefs Meet Modi: Is India Gearing Up For Action Against Pakistan After Pahalgam?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS General Anil Chauhan and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi during a meeting in New DelhiThe aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, has seen a dramatic escalation in both diplomatic and military posturing between India and Pakistan. India has implemented a series
Pakistani Navy Under High Stress As Indian Navy Is Its Highest Readiness To Attack Pakistan
INS Chennai (D65) the Kolkata-class stealth guided missile patrolling in Indian Ocean regionFollowing the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Indian-controlled Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply. While the land border in Kashmir has seen increased incidents, these have largely been limited to small