China ramps up naval and Coast Guard operations in South China Sea to counter India-Philippines joint patrols

Aug 08, 2025

China has ramped up its naval and coast guard presence in the South China Sea over the past week in direct response to India...

US diplomat flags concerns about China's military presence during Cambodia visit

Jun 02, 2021

Phnom Penh [Cambodia], June 2 : A US senior diplomat has flagged Washington's "serious concerns" about China's "military presence" at a naval base undergoing...

Pete Hegseth warns Iran, says US military "will be prepared" for action

Jan 29, 2026

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons as the US boosts its military presence in the Middle East. Citing...

Indian Navy set to commission INS Jatayu naval base in Lakshadweep, to enhance operational capability

Mar 02, 2024

The Indian Navy is all set to commission the naval detachment in Minicoy as INS Jatayu in the presence of Admiral R Hari Kumar,...

Indian Navy commissions newly-inducted MH 60R Seahawk helicopter

Mar 06, 2024

According to an official release, "INAS 334 'Seahawks' was commissioned in the presence of Admiral R Hari Kumar, the Chief of Naval Staff at...

INAS 335 'Ospreys', second squadron of MH 60R helicopters commissioned at INS Hansa, Goa

Dec 17, 2025

INAS 335 'Ospreys ', the second Indian Naval Air Squadron to operate MH 60R helicopters, was commissioned at INS Hansa, Goa in the presence...