Martand Mishra

Denial of airspace by Saudi Arabia made US to halt Project Freedom: Report

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

One year of Op Sindoor: The operation that spawned a spending shield

Capex up, sharper focus on air defence and drones

US informed Iran about Project Freedom via private message: Report

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

North Tech Symposium: 'India's military might forged in defence factories'

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

Apaches, Seahawks strike six Iranian boats as US launches Project Freedom

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

Satellite imagery shows China's stealth unmanned aircraft at secret base

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

US weighs three military options against Iran amid tensions in West Asia

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

UAE decides to exit Opec as US-Iran war continues to affect energy flow

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

India fifth-largest military spender in 2025, shows Sipri data

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

US efforts to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz can take six months: Pentagon

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

MoD signs ₹975 crore deal to boost Army's mine-clearing capability

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

Chinese, Russian intelligence shaping Iran war? Here's what to know

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

Minehunters move to Hormuz as US forces six vessels to return amid blockade

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

US Navy starts blockade of Iranian ports with 15 warships in Hormuz

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

India's missing eyes in the sky

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

A low-cost drone in wide use

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

Strait of Hormuz and the US Navy's mammoth challenge of clearing mines

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

Striking at lightning speed

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

RQ-180 stealth UAV sighted: How it will enhance US surveillance capability

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

Airman rescued: How soldiers are extracted from behind enemy lines

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