The Indian Ocean tsunami in late 2004 was a watershed for the Indian Navy. It prompted the launch of the largest humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) mission the Indian Navy ha... Read more
India Notifies Drone Rules 2021, Eases License Regulations
The Central government has notified the new Drone Rules 2021 which replaces the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Rules passed in March this year. Under the new regime, no security clearance is... Read more
China and Taliban hold their first dialogue in Kabul
China has established its first diplomatic contact with the Taliban in Kabul after the militant group took control of Afghanistan and the two sides now have “unimpeded and effective communic... Read more
As part of military diplomacy and to strengthen the growing strategic relation with Kazakhstan, the 5th edition of India-Kazakhstan Joint Training Exercise, “KAZIND-21” will be c... Read more
India seeks clarity from US on price, technology transfer before finalising $3-billion Predator drone deal
India has sought “more clarity” from the United States about the armed MQ-9B Predator drones before finalising the deal, media reports have said. India plans to buy 30 armed drones, which ar... Read more
What the US didn’t learn in Afghanistan
The chaotic collapse of the Afghan military in recent months made starkly clear that the US$83 billion that US taxpayers spent to create and fund those security forces achieved little. But a... Read more
Joe Biden determined to complete Afghanistan pullout by 31 August despite pressure from G7 leaders
President Joe Biden said Tuesday the United States intends to complete its pullout from Afghanistan by 31 August and needs to withdraw rapidly because of a growing risk of terrorist attacks.... Read more
QUAD Navies Participate in Exercise Malabar 2021
The Navies of QUAD countries – the US, Japan, Australia and India are poised to participate in a multilateral maritime war-game involving special forces, live firing and anti-submarine... Read more
Will begin delivery of S-400 missile system to India by year end: Russian firm
“I can confirm that we will deliver [the S-400 system to India] by the end of 2021 in accordance with the schedule and contractual obligations of the Russian side,” Vyacheslav Dz... Read more
Ajit Doval chairs BRICS 2021 NSA meeting
National security advisors of the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS) grouping began on Tuesday under India’s chairship. India’s NSA Ajit Doval chaired the virutal mee... Read more









