Martand Mishra

Several Gulf allies, including Saudi Arabia, were reportedly caught off guard by President Donald Trump's public announcement of Project Freedom

Capex up, sharper focus on air defence and drones

The move suggests that by giving the information in advance, the US wanted to mitigate the risk of potential escalation during the ceasefire, the report stated

The government credited Indian forces for neutralising terror threats during Operation Sindoor, highlighting that the use of "Made-in-India" equipment significantly enhanced operational effectiveness

The helicopters were deployed to carry out armed patrol, escort and rapid-response strike missions against fast-moving small craft targeting merchant vessels and warships

This is the first instance these systems have been observed simultaneously outside their hangars and on the main apron

The development signals that the US is actively preparing for multiple scenarios ranging from limited strikes to more expansive operations

According to reports, the move is aimed at asserting the country's position as an independent regional actor

Pak ranked 31st in the report; global military expenditure stood at record $2,887 billion

An assessment by the Defense Intelligence Agency found that Iran could keep the Strait closed anywhere from one to six months

India boosts battlefield mobility as Ministry of Defence signs ₹975 crore deal for indigenous mine-clearing systems for T-72 Ajeya and T-90 Bhishma tanks

Iran reportedly used a Chinese-built reconnaissance satellite to enhance targeting against US military bases

The blockade, ordered by US President Donald Trump, has effectively halted maritime trade to and from Iran

The US Navy has deployed around 15 ships, including an aircraft carrier and destroyers in the West Asian region

Gaps in India's surveillance fleet highlight serious vulnerability in a conflict situation

Designed for mass saturation, Iran's Shahed-136 overwhelms defences by making quantity count, creationg an unaffordable cost asymmetry for adversaries.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) described it as a mission to clear sea mines laid by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps in the critical global maritime chokepoint

Directed-energy weapons are seen as a sustainable option to counter aerial attacks

The video footage offers rare insight into the drone's size, sensor apertures and likely mission profile

The US weapons systems officer stranded in a remote mountainous region in Iran was located through advanced locator beacons and covert intelligence