Page 2 - Reports and news analyses
 "Undersea drones")
Undersea drones
India is developing a new generation of autonomous systems to tackle mines
 "Pakistan's mediation belies India's claims of its isolation")
Pakistan's mediation belies India's claims of its isolation
Ex-diplomats say the 'peacemaker' role in US-Iran talks is not a zero-sum game for India but needs recalibration
 "Attrition's new rule")
Attrition's new rule
India needs low-cost interceptors to confront the new dynamics of drone warfare
 "A rocket with missile precision")
A rocket with missile precision
The LRGR-120 has an increased range of about 120 kilometres (km) from the previous 40-50 km along with guided accuracy
 "Air defence systems 'engaging' with incoming missiles, drones: UAE")
Air defence systems 'engaging' with incoming missiles, drones: UAE
The UAE defence ministry urged residents to "remain calm and follow the safety and security instructions issued by relevant authorities."
 "Denial of airspace by Saudi Arabia made US to halt Project Freedom: Report")
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
 "US informed Iran about Project Freedom via private message: Report")
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
 "Apaches, Seahawks strike six Iranian boats as US launches Project Freedom")
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")
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")
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
 "War with Iran may have cost the US $40-$50 billion so far: Report")
War with Iran may have cost the US $40-$50 billion so far: Report
While a top Pentagon official has said the war in West Asia has cost the US $25 billion so far, the estimate does not account for damage to American bases in the region
 "UAE decides to exit Opec as US-Iran war continues to affect energy flow")
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
 "Iran lays mines in Hormuz for the second time since war began: Report")
Iran lays mines in Hormuz for the second time since war began: Report
US military reportedly aware of how many new mines Iran has deployed
 "US efforts to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz can take six months: Pentagon")
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
 "Japan ends ban on lethal arms exports as security pressures mount: Report")
Japan ends ban on lethal arms exports as security pressures mount: Report
Policy change signals a significant departure from the country's post-World War II pacifist stance
 "Iran's missile, drone arsenal rebound despite US, Israeli strikes: Report")
Iran's missile, drone arsenal rebound despite US, Israeli strikes: Report
While US and Israeli strikes degraded Iran's arsenal and weapons manufacturing capacity, the latter has preserved sufficient capability to remain a credible threat
 "Chinese, Russian intelligence shaping Iran war? Here's what to know")
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")
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")
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")
India's missing eyes in the sky
Gaps in India's surveillance fleet highlight serious vulnerability in a conflict situation