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Bahrain Security Dialogue Marks Historic Shift in Middle East Defence Architecture, Syria & Lebanon too take part  

Dr Rajesh Jauhri05 mins

In a significant development underscoring evolving alliances in the Middle East, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) convened a high-level regional security dialogue in Bahrain yesterday. Hosted by the Bahrain Defence Force, the meeting brought together senior military officials from 12 nations, including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab…

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US-Iran escalation in the Strait of Hormuz: A Childish Tit-for-Tat with Global Repercussions

Dr Rajesh Jauhri05 mins

In a troubling display of reciprocal aggression, the United States and Iran have once again plunged the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz into crisis, reminding the international community that great power rivalry can sometimes devolve into reckless, schoolyard-like confrontation. The latest exchange underscores a dangerous pattern where both sides prioritize immediate retaliation over strategic restraint,…

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JS Takanami’s visit to Andaman: Deepening Indo-Japan maritime ties in Indo-Pacific

Dr Rajesh Jauhri05 mins

Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands The Japanese Navy destroyer JS Takanami’s port call at Sri Vijaya Puram, highlighted the deepening strategic ties between India and Japan. The ship’s Commanding Officer, accompanied by Japanese Defence Attaché Captain Nakanishi Ryota, called on the Naval Component Commander of the Andaman & Nicobar Command, Commodore Nitesh Garg….

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Indian Coast Guard Commissions H-561: First Indigenous Air Cushion Vehicle Strengthens Coastal Defence

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

In a significant boost to India’s maritime self-reliance, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) today inducted H-561, the lead vessel of a six-unit fleet of indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs), at Chowgule & Company Private Limited’s Rassaim shipyard in Goa. This marks the first time India has constructed such advanced hovercraft domestically, representing a landmark…

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Beyond the Ceasefire- Assessing Iran- US Peace Deal & its regional consequences  

Brigadier (Retd) Preet Pal Singh016 mins

More than fifteen weeks after the outbreak of hostilities in end February 2026, US and Iran have declared a diplomatic breakthrough that may formally end the US blockade of Iranian ports and reopen Strait of Hormuz. The crisis has again demonstrated how regional conflicts in West Asia can quickly create global economic consequences. The agreement,…

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MCTE conducts Tech symposium on “Electromagnetic spectrum operations- Dominance in MDO”

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

Mhow The Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow, conducted a Tech Symposium on “Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO)- Dominance in Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)” on Monday. MCTE press release stated that the symposium was organised to foster professional discourse on the increasing significance of the electromagnetic spectrum in contemporary and future warfare and its role as…

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US strikes Iranian targets after Apache Helicopter downed by Iran near Strait of Hormuz

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

In a sharp escalation in the Persian Gulf, US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted precision self-defence strikes against Iranian military infrastructure on June 9, targeting air defence systems, radar sites, and ground control stations near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation, launched at 5 pm ET on President Donald Trump’s direct orders, was a direct response…

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MARCOS Lt Commander Suraj Parashar awarded Shaurya Chakra for Gallantry act in Kashmir Counter-Terror Operation

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

In a powerful demonstration of joint services synergy in India’s fight against terrorism, Lt Commander Suraj Parashar of the Indian Navy’s elite Marine Commandos (MARCOS) has been conferred the Shaurya Chakra for his extraordinary bravery during a high-risk counter-terrorism operation in the Kashmir Valley. The award, approved on the eve of Independence Day 2025 and…

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WEST ASIA WAR AND THE FUTURE OF CONFLICT- LESSONS FOR INDIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY

Brigadier (Retd) Preet Pal Singh017 mins

Introduction The ongoing conflict in West Asia offers a compelling insight into the changing character of warfare in the twenty-first century. The conflict has seen extensive employment of drones, precision-guided missiles, cyber capabilities, intelligence networks, integrated air and missile defence systems, and strategic communications. Despite the overwhelming technological superiority of the United States and Israel,…

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PM Modi hails India’s Defence Self-Reliance at Hazira exhibition as exports surge exponentially

Dr Rajesh Jauhri34 mins

Hazira, Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an impressive defence exhibition at Hazira in Gujarat, spotlighting India’s transformative progress in indigenous defence manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. The visit underscored the nation’s emergence as a rising global defence player, shifting steadily from a major importer to a credible exporter of…

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