Defence

June 10, 2024 12:31 PM

US military confirms Houthi missile strikes on two ships in Gulf of Aden

Yemen's Houthi damaged two commercial vessels in missile attacks in the Gulf of Aden in the last 24 hours as part of the militia group's ongoing campaign against international ocean shipping, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday. The Iran-backed Houthis hit the Tavvishi, a Liberian-flagged...

June 6, 2024 2:38 PM

UAPA tribunal to review ban extension on LTTE

A Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) tribunal will determine whether sufficient evidence exists to declare the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) an unlawful organization. Headed by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora of the Delhi High Court, the tribunal will review the Ministry of Ho...

June 2, 2024 11:32 AM

China, UAE ready to trade defence and security experiences

China and the United Arab Emirates have emphasised a readiness to exchange experiences on defence and security, with a view to upgrading capacities of military personnel and security institutions in both countries, China's foreign ministry said on Sunday. China said both sides appreciated their def...

September 16, 2024 6:44 PM

Major ‘Make in India’ defence deals on Centre’s agenda post-elections

Several crucial 'Made in India' defence projects, including the procurement of additional K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers and fighter aircraft engines, are set to be on the Centre's agenda for final approval following elections. Initially planned for approval in March this year, these projects w...

May 29, 2024 5:32 PM

DRDO successfully tests RudraM-II missile

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile today. The missile was fired at 11:30 AM from a Su-30 MK-I aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) off the coast of Odisha. The missile test met all trial objectives, confirming...

October 25, 2024 4:52 PM

Delhi swelters in record heat for second day

Record heat seared parts of the national capital for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, reaching a temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius (126.14 degrees Fahrenheit), as an unprecedented heat wave continued to parch some northwestern regions. The unusually high summer temperatures have brought "he...