Russia plans to reinforce its Black Sea Fleet based in Crimea, which it annexed from Ukraine in March, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
"This year, the Black Sea fleet will receive (new) submarines and new-generation ships," Shoigu said in televised comments, without giving...
North Korea moves rocket into place for launch
North Korea has moved into place a long-range rocket for a controversial launch later this month - amid reports it is also planning a nuclear test.
Pyongyang says the Unha-3 rocket, which it plans to launch between 12 and 16 April, will...
Official estimates indicate that Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth over USD 2.2 billion were in circulation in India by 2010, pumped in over the years by Pakistans Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in a strategy intended simultaneously to destabilize the Indian economy, even as it...
WASHINGTON: Notwithstanding Pakistan's denial, LeT operative David Headley has highlighted the deep involvement of ISI in the Mumbai attacks conspiracy by revealing how he received meticulous training in espionage from its officers and agents during "thousands" of sessions.
The training...
China set to be Asia's steadiest economy
HONG KONG China ranks first among 22 emerging Asian economies as the country most likely to maintain steady and rapid growth over the next five years, according to the Bloomberg Economic Momentum Index for Developing Asia.
China scored 76.2...
Pakistans defence secretary arrives in India for talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistans Defence Secretary Syed Athar Ali arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to hold talks with the Indian Defence secretary.
The 12th round of talks between Pakistan and India will begin in New Delhi on Monday. Pakistan said...
Tharanga fails World Cup dope test
Sri Lankan batsman Upul Tharanga has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance during the recent World Cup and the ICC will hold an inquiry against the player soon.
The left-handed opener tested positive for a banned substance called Prednisolone...
Lockheed Martin hit by computer attack
Reporting from Washington Lockheed Martin Corp., the world's largest aerospace company, said Saturday it detected and thwarted "a significant and tenacious attack" on its information systems a week ago.
"As a result of the swift and deliberate...
Indian Navy Chief on a five-day visit to Bangladesh
NEW DELHI (PTI): Aiming to enhance defence ties with Bangladesh, Navy chief Admiral Nirmal Verma is on a five-day visit to the neighbouring country where he will attend the raising day ceremony of their young navy.
"The Navy chief will...
Indias strategic autonomy a constrain in defence ties with US'
Washington, April 7:
New Delhis desire to maintain its strategic autonomy is a constrain in the defence ties with the United States, a top Pentagon official has said, even as he noted the significant advancement in Indo-US...