New Delhi: China’s only indigenously built aircraft carrier Shandong is carrying out sea trials to test weapons and equipment and enhance training of the crew, the country’s Defence Ministry said.
Ministry spokesperson Ren Guoqiang said...
Washington: Sino-US tensions continued to be on the boil as the US Navy once again challenged Chinese claims in the South China Sea sailing the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin near the...
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on May 29 had a telephonic talk with US Secretary of Defense Dr Mark T Esper at the latter’s request and discussed their governments tackling the COVID-19 pandemic...
Washington: The leader of Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned that he ordered his forces to potentially target the US Navy after President Donald Trump's tweet a day earlier threatening to sink Iranian vessels.
The US...
New Delhi: In what he calls a goodwill gesture, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has announced that Kabul will release up to 2,000 Talibani prisoners in acknowledgement of Taliban’s calling for a three-day ceasefire on...
New Delhi: In a clear indication of India’s growing stature in Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC), Pakistan's move to attack it derailed as Maldives along with other backers from within the body initiated a...
New Delhi: Emphasising that women in uniform serve as role models for girls and women, an Indian woman commander stationed in Congo Captain Preeti Sharma said efforts must be made to significantly increase their...
Washington: A US Navy warship has successfully tested a new high-energy laser weapon that can destroy aircraft mid-flight, the Navy’s Pacific Fleet announced.
Images and videos provided by the Navy show the amphibious transport...
London: Britain’s Ministry of Defence is set to launch the final stage of a competition to manage ground station capabilities for the armed forces Skynet satellite communications network by early June, say industry executives.
Although...
Melbourne: In what is probably the lowest increase in its defence budget in three decades, China has announced a 6.6 per cent growth in its defence budget for this year.
The growth in China’s defence...
New Delhi: Almost 10 days ahead of scheduled date, China has initiated the process of sharing hydrological data for the Sutlej river with India, an annual practice during the monsoon which is crucial for...
New Delhi: There is serious concern over a Sino-Indian standoff with the possible construction of a Chinese bunker in the finger area along Pangong Tso lake and three reported transgressions in the Galwan region...
Paris: With lockdown following the COVID-19 pandemic in France, the country is slowly emerging from an almost complete industry shutdown and defence company executives are considering their next steps to revive them.
Stephane Mayer, Eric...