Notably, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized the Israel-linked MSC ARIES container ship near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, which had 17 Indian nationals onboard, according to the sources. The ship in question was the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, a container ship owned by Zodiac Maritime, based in London. Zodiac Maritime is a division of Zodiac Group, owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer ..read more

The year 1944 saw the Imphal Campaign unfold in Manipur. Launched by the Japanese forces in collaboration with the INA, this campaign aimed to liberate India from British rule. The INA, led by Subhas Chandra Bose, played a crucial role in the fight ..read more

The approval process comes at a time when there have been lingering concerns regarding Starlink’s ties to US security agencies. Despite these concerns, The Economic Times reports that the Indian government is expediting Starlink’s application and may grant “conditional approval” based on the firm’s commitments. This suggests that the government is cautiously optimistic about Starlink’s potential contributions to India’s telecommunications landscape while also ensuring that national security interests are safeguarded ..read more

The Indian Express reports that the army is considering raising the 72 Division, originally intended for the 17 Mountain Strike Corps (MSC) based in Panagarh, West Bengal. However, the new division will likely be deployed in eastern Ladakh under the Northern Command ..read more

According to initial reports, Israel’s defense forces were swift and effective in neutralizing the threat posed by the Iranian attack. The tally of hits and misses paints a compelling picture of Israel’s formidable defense capabilities ..read more

Adequate number of missile firing trials have been successfully conducted towards achieving compliance of complete operational envelop as stipulated in the General Staff Qualitative Requirements (Infantry, Indian Army). The Warhead Flight Trials were successfully conducted at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Rajasthan on April 13, 2024. Missile performance and warhead performance were found to be remarkable ..read more

This news comes amidst ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea. The Philippines seeks to modernize its aging air force with advanced fighter jets capable of patrolling its airspace and exclusive economic zone (EEZ) more effectively ..read more

Chairman and Managing Director of HAL, CB Ananthakrishnan, revealed that the company is aiming to deliver all 83 Tejas Mk1A jets by 2027-28, a year ahead of the original timeline of 2028-29. This signifies a significant improvement in production efficiency for the Tejas Mk1A program ..read more

The winning system is a miniaturized radar payload designed for the Defender X2 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This innovative technology offers several key functionalities ..read more

This deficiency becomes especially concerning when considering the size of the Indian Army. It boasts 59 artillery brigades, each equipped with approximately 48-54 artillery pieces. By 2 025/26, the allotment aims to provide each brigade with just one WLR, leaving a significant portion vulnerable ..read more