Page 5 - Reports and news analyses
 "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
 "A low-cost drone in wide use")
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")
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
 "The hyperwar is here")
The hyperwar is here
How predictive AI is changing outcomes in conflict
 "Slender hopes of mindset shift")
Slender hopes of mindset shift
Private players call for the government to identify 'national champions' in defence buying
 "Striking at lightning speed")
Striking at lightning speed
Directed-energy weapons are seen as a sustainable option to counter aerial attacks
 "Pallbearers of the 'liberal order'")
Pallbearers of the 'liberal order'
A summit finds that countries are being pragmatic in the pursuit of national interests
 "A silicon gap")
A silicon gap
India's defence modernisation hinges on an ecosystem of military-grade semiconductors
 "RQ-180 stealth UAV sighted: How it will enhance US surveillance capability")
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")
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
 "India's defence exports hit record Rs 38,424 crore in FY26, up 62.66%")
India's defence exports hit record Rs 38,424 crore in FY26, up 62.66%
The increase marks a shift in defence manufacturing, strengthening India's position as an emerging defence export hub
 "Indian Navy gets triple boost with delivery of three indigenous vessels")
Indian Navy gets triple boost with delivery of three indigenous vessels
The induction reflects the scale of India's indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem
 "From design to production; All about South Korea's KF-21 fighter aircraft")
From design to production; All about South Korea's KF-21 fighter aircraft
It is designed as a 4.5-generation multirole fighter between fourth-generation aircraft and future fifth-generation stealth platforms