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.

Several countries condemn Iran’s 'unprovoked' missile strikes on UAE

IANS | May 5, 2026 5:21 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 5 (IANS) Several countries around the world, including Japan, Ireland, Austria, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, on Tuesday condemned the recent attack carried out by Iran on the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

India and Myanmar discuss enhancing maritime security in Bay of Bengal

IANS | May 5, 2026 4:27 PM

Naypyitaw, May 5 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi held a meeting with Myanmar Navy's Commander-in-Chief Admiral Htein Win in Naypyitaw, discussing aspects related to growing bilateral ties. Talks also focused on advancing naval engagements between both countries, including on maritime engagement opportunities, capacity building, training exchanges and Mobile Training Teams (MTTs), hydrography, and enhancing interoperability.

Defence

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

Several countries condemn Iran’s 'unprovoked' missile strikes on UAE

India and Myanmar discuss enhancing maritime security in Bay of Bengal

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