May 14, 2026

Defence

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Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi: Admiral Tripathi meets Myanmar naval leadership, discusses steps to boost cooperation, defence partnership

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Admiral Tripathi meets Myanmar naval leadership, discusses steps to boost cooperation, defence partnership Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi met Myanmar Navy’s Central Naval Command commander Rear Admiral Aung Aung Naing and Naval Training Command chief Rear Admiral Khun Aung Kyaw in Yangon on Sunday and discussed strengthening navy-to-navy cooperation, bolstering the existing defence…

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Netanyahu’s defence push: Israel approves purchase of F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets to boost air power

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F-35 fighter jets (Image: lockheedmartin website) Israel’s defence ministry on Sunday said that it has given final approval to purchase two new combat squadrons of advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions of dollars aimed at strengthening the country’s long-term military capability and air superiority.The deal includes…

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Great Nicobar project key for India’s economic growth and military footprint, its opposition will benefit China: Defence veterans | India News

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NEW DELHI: In a reaction to Congress LOP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s opposition to the Greater Nicobar project , former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria (retd) has said that the project is “important for India’s military footprint” in the area.Several defence veterans who have also voiced their support in favour…

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Boost for Navy’s defence: India successfully tests long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off Odisha

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NEW DELHI: India has successfully test-fired a long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile (LR-AShM) off the Odisha coast. The missile, developed by DRDO, accurately struck a designated target at a range of 1,500 km, marking a major milestone in extending the country’s defensive reach at sea. The missile is designed to hit targets at speeds exceeding Mach…

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We halted ‘Op Sindoor’ on our own terms, prepared for long battle: Rajnath Singh; says ‘Sudarshan air defence a key example of exemplary AI application’ | India News

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We halted ‘Op Sindoor’ on our own terms, prepared for long battle: Rajnath Singh NEW DELHI:Recalling an old mantra ‘Bhay bin hoye na preet’ (there can be no love without fear), defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, “Operation Sindoor conveyed an unequivocal global message that India is no longer bound by the old mindset…

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On SCO sidelines, Rajnath and China’s defence minister discuss West Asia developments | India News

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ meeting in Bishkek.In a post on X, he said, “It was a pleasure to interact with the Defence…

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Matua: ‘When you clean your house, few glasses break’: Subrata Thakur’s SIR defence in Matua heartland | India News

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It is about karma and dharma. Subrata Thakur is far more at ease when asked about the principles of the Matua community and how its history evolved from the days of Harichand Thakur and Guruchand Thakur.Subrata, grandson of P R Thakur and Matua matriarch Baroma Binapani Devi, explains how his family prioritised not only social…

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India now 5th largest defence spender! Expenditure rose to $92bn in 2025 amid global arms race

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India has now become the world’s fifth-largest military spender after its defence budget surged by 8.9 per cent. The spike comes amidst a larger rise in the global military expenditure.According to a report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on Monday, global expenditure hit a record $2.89 trillion last year, and India…

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Mali violence escalates: Defence minister Sadio Camara killed in ‘terrorist attack’

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Mali defence minister Sadio Camara (Image/X) The security crisis in Mali escalated further after defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his residence in Kati on Saturday, according to RFI Radio reports. The killing comes amid a wave of coordinated strikes involving separatist fighters and Al-Qaeda-linked militants that targeted the capital Bamako…

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Watch: Gunfire, blasts rock Mali’s capital, other cities; defence min’s residence targeted — what we know so far

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Fresh violence erupted across Mali early Saturday as gunfire and explosions were reported in multiple locations, including the capital Bamako, nearby towns and city’s international airport, residents and authorities said.Mali’s army confirmed the assault, saying “unidentified armed terrorist groups targeted certain locations and barracks” in Bamako and the interior early this morning on April 25″…

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