Chennai, India The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) continues to assert a robust US naval presence in the Arabian Sea, conducting routine yet intensive flight operations as part of its extended deployment in the US Central Command area of responsibility. Recent images and videos released by the US Navy show F/A-18 Super Hornets…
Introduction In the evolving West Asian geopolitical landscape, the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as the fulcrum of global energy security. Apart from a maritime passage, it is now a critical geographic vulnerability with immense implications on the global economic system. The continuing conflict in the region highlights the effectiveness of disruption over outright closure,…
Umroi, Meghalaya The multinational military exercise PRAGATI 2026, currently underway at the strategically significant Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, has emerged as a major platform for enhancing military interoperability and strengthening defence partnerships among regional nations. Hosted by the Indian Army, the exercise reflects India’s expanding role in promoting collaborative security frameworks across the Indo-Pacific…
General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Field Marshal, received a notably low-key or almost derogatory welcome during his recent visit to Iran, triggering sharp debate in diplomatic and defence circles about Pakistan’s eroding regional standing. According to multiple reports, Iran despatched only a third-tier minister to the airport to greet the visiting Pak dignitary, a protocol breach…
Imphal, Manipur In a significant counter-insurgency operation, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police arrested four militants of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and recovered approximately 70 weapons following a brief exchange of fire in the Imphal area. The joint team also seized electronic jammers, drones, and a substantial quantity of Chinese-origin arms and ammunition, which…
Kochi: Cheers echoed across the naval jetty as INS Sunayna, operating as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR 26, sailed into its home base in Kochi on May 20, marking the successful conclusion of a pioneering multinational deployment that underscored India’s commitment to collaborative maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Families and loved ones,…
New Delhi Correspondent Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh concluded a productive round of high-level engagements in South Korea on May 20, 2026, reinforcing bilateral defence and strategic cooperation between the two nations amid evolving Indo-Pacific security dynamics. Following bilateral talks with his South Korean counterpart, Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back, the two sides signed key agreements…
In an era defined by the pervasive threat of low-cost, first-person view (FPV) drones, armed forces worldwide are rapidly developing countermeasures that blend ingenuity with necessity. From the battlefields of Ukraine to flashpoints in West Asia, cheap unmanned aerial systems have inflicted disproportionate damage, prompting even resource-constrained militaries to innovate at the tactical edge. Vietnam…
The enlargement of BRICS from a small grouping of evolving economies into a bigger geopolitical coalition of the Global South marks a noteworthy transformation in international politics. What began as an economic concept identifying rapidly growing economies, has gradually evolved into a major political and strategic platform seeking to influence global governance, financial systems, trade…
DC New Delhi Correspondent In a remarkable display of composure and clinical expertise, two Indian Army medical officers turned a potential mid-air crisis into a success story of swift life-saving intervention. On Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET334, cruising at nearly 30,000 feet, a passenger suddenly developed seizure-like symptoms, triggering an on-board medical emergency. With the aircraft…
