Rajnath Singh to attend Joint Commanders' Conference in Jaipur on Op Sindoor anniversary

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:57 PM

Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) The second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference, themed "Military Capability in New Domains", will be held in Jaipur on May 7 and 8, 2026. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will attend the high-level conference, which coincides with the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a landmark tri-service operation reflecting India’s political resolve and military precision.

India and Vietnam focussed on adding more vigour to defence cooperation

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:26 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen Phan Van Giang in New Delhi on Wednesday, with talks focused on adding more vigour to the defence cooperation between two nations. During the meeting, Singh expressed India's readiness to further deepen strategic partnership with Vietnam.

India and Vietnam decide to enhance defence systems procurement, elevate bilateral ties

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) As they agreed to further strengthen cooperation and enhance engagements in both traditional and emerging areas of defence cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam President To Lam on Wednesday welcomed the steady progress in the implementation of the Defence Lines of Credit extended by India for the Southeast Asian nation which have further strengthened Vietnam’s defence capabilities and advanced bilateral defence cooperation.

Dutch naval ship delegation arrives in Kochi, to focus on deepening India-Netherlands maritime ties

IANS | May 6, 2026 3:47 PM

Kochi, May 6 (IANS) The arrival of a Dutch naval ship in Kochi alongside a high-level delegation from the Netherlands underscores the deepening maritime cooperation between India and the European nation, said the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday.

Japan, Philippines to launch destroyer export talks

IANS | May 5, 2026 11:59 PM

Manila, May 5 (IANS) Japan and the Philippines agreed to establish a framework for working-level talks on the export of used destroyers to the Philippines, on Tuesday, reported Local media.

'Project Freedom’ to protect 'innocent' commercial shipping from Iranian aggression in Hormuz: US

IANS | May 5, 2026 9:25 PM

Washington, May 5 (IANS) US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. Dan Caine have outlined “Project Freedom” as a limited, defensive military mission aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran.

US calls allies to secure Hormuz route

IANS | May 5, 2026 9:19 PM

Washington, May 5 (IANS) The United States on Tuesday urged its allies to step up and share responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a push towards a broader international role in safeguarding one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes.

Thousands of ships stranded, global trade hit due to US-Iran Hormuz standoff

IANS | May 5, 2026 9:06 PM

Washington, May 5 (IANS) The current US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has left thousands of commercial vessels stranded, disrupting global trade and threatening energy supplies, with potential ripple effects for import-dependent economies like India.

Indian Army raises 'drone warriors' in a year; every formation now has Ashni Platoon

IANS | May 5, 2026 9:00 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) India’s push towards next-generation warfare has gathered remarkable pace, with the Indian Army transforming its soldiers into 'drone warriors' within a year of Operation Sindoor, significantly boosting its combat capabilities and technological edge on the battlefield.

US launches mission to break Gulf blockade

IANS | May 5, 2026 8:11 PM

Washington, May 5 (IANS) The United States has launched a military mission to break what it calls Iran’s blockade of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying warships and aircraft to escort vessels through one of the world’s most critical oil routes.

Defence

Rajnath Singh to attend Joint Commanders' Conference in Jaipur on Op Sindoor anniversary

India and Vietnam focussed on adding more vigour to defence cooperation

India and Vietnam decide to enhance defence systems procurement, elevate bilateral ties

Dutch naval ship delegation arrives in Kochi, to focus on deepening India-Netherlands maritime ties

Japan, Philippines to launch destroyer export talks

'Project Freedom’ to protect 'innocent' commercial shipping from Iranian aggression in Hormuz: US

US calls allies to secure Hormuz route

Thousands of ships stranded, global trade hit due to US-Iran Hormuz standoff

Indian Army raises 'drone warriors' in a year; every formation now has Ashni Platoon

US launches mission to break Gulf blockade

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