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  'Weapons left by US Army after its withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 are now reaching terrorists'

  Jammu and Kashmir | November 14, 2024 14:10 IST

  The recovery of dangerous M4 rifles from terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir has created a stir and defense experts are considering it a matter of serious concern.

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  Indian Army recovers huge cache of weapons, ammunition from Manipur

  Manipur | October 07, 2024 22:26 IST

  The operation was conducted from October 4 to October 6 across the Churachandpur, Kakching, and Thoubal districts of Manipur.

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  Indian Army and Assam Rifles conduct joint operations in Manipur, uncover large quantities of arms

  India | September 10, 2024 9:38 IST

  The Indian Army joined forces with the Assam Rifles, BSF, CRPF and Manipur Police for a series of joint search and recovery operations across various districts of Manipur in the first week of September. These weapons were handed to the police and FIRs were lodged in all operations.

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  Russia warns of 'possible consequences' if Ukraine uses Western-supplied weapons on its soil

  World | May 29, 2024 11:05 IST

  Putin's warning came as Ukraine secured an agreement with Belgium for 30 F-16 jets, while the Netherlands has committed to providing Kyiv with a Patriot air defence system. Support for Ukraine has been slow from Western countries, leaving it to the mercy of better-equipped Russian forces.

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  US preparing $275 million weapons package for Ukraine as Russian attack kills seven in Kharkiv

  World | May 24, 2024 10:29 IST

  The latest military aid package for Ukraine includes 155mm artillery shells, precision aerial munitions and ground vehicles, as Kyiv faces a shortage of ammunition to counter Russian forces. Moscow launched 15 missiles that killed seven people in Kharkiv as its troops are gaining on the battlefield.

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  US sending additional $1 billion in weapons, ammunition to Israel as Rafah assault intensifies

  World | May 15, 2024 7:18 IST

  This would be the first arms transfer for Israel by the US after the Biden administration paused a shipment of 3,500 bombs to its close ally earlier this month. Democrats have urged Biden to limit weapons supply to Israel, while Republicans have criticised lessening of military support.

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  US says Israel's use of weapons in Gaza may have violated international law, evidence incomplete

  World | May 11, 2024 13:54 IST

  The Biden administration said Israel's use of US-supplied weapons may have violated international law, but specific instances could not be confirmed due to wartime conditions. There has been widespread concerns over Israel's indiscriminate use of weapons for causing "excessive" civilian harm.

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  Biden threatens to stop supplying weapons to Israel if it launches full-scale invasion of Rafah

  World | May 09, 2024 6:52 IST

  Biden's remarks mark the strong public warning of Israel as the US seeks to deter an Israeli assault on Rafah that has led to a rift between the two close allies. This came after the US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns of an invasion in the southern Gaza city.

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  Delhi Police personnel to travel in metro trains with 'weapons' during crisis situations

  Delhi | April 19, 2024 17:08 IST

  Delhi news: The official said that the metro line has spread almost every parts of Delhi and it can be utilised in saving the time to reach the spot at the time of crisis.

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  China boosts defence spending by 7.2 per cent: How does it compare to India's military expenditure?

  World | March 05, 2024 15:04 IST

  As tensions with Taiwan escalate, China has dropped the mention of "peaceful reunification" in a government work report. The defence budget is closely watched by China's neighbours and the United States, who are concerned about Beijing's strategic intentions.

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  Farmers protest: Section 144 in Delhi, Panchkula amid tight security in national capital border area

  India | February 11, 2024 14:52 IST

  The imposition of Section 144 underscores the administration's efforts to ensure peace and security, particularly in light of recent events or anticipated gatherings that may pose a risk to public safety.

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  ATS nabs six with country-made weapons, ammunition in Mumbai

  Maharashtra | January 07, 2024 18:03 IST

  A team from the ATS conducted a raid at Ellora Guesthouse near Borivali railway station and nabbed the accused in the morning, an official said.

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  Israeli man fighting against Hamas indicted for impersonating soldier, stealing weapons

  World | January 02, 2024 15:04 IST

  The 35-year-old Roi Yifrah was also seen posing with other soldiers alongside Netanyahu at a helicopter landing site. The ruse "facilitated (Yifrah's) access to firearms, ammunition and military and police equipment," the indictment said, as several weapons were found at his house.

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  Israel-Hamas War, Day 41: IDF says it found Hamas weapons during operation in al-Shifa hospital

  World | November 16, 2023 15:29 IST

  Israel has previously accused Hamas of using hospitals as cover for its fighters, and that Hamas has set up its main command center in and beneath the al-Shifa hospital. Both Hamas and al-Shifa hospital staff have denied the allegations.

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  Hamas official in charge of weapons production killed in overnight strikes by Israeli military

  World | November 08, 2023 14:55 IST

  According to the IDF, Muhsin Abu Zina was responsible for the production of weapons for Hamas and was the group's leader of the "industries and weaponry" division. Additionally, the Israeli military claimed to have eliminated several terrorists of a squad responsible for attacking Israel.

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  US alleges North Korea of providing over 1,000 containers of military equipment, arms to Russia

  World | October 14, 2023 13:06 IST

  After his visit to Russia last month where he met Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for an exponential increase in the production of nuclear weapons. North Korea has been expanding its nuclear arsenal in the wake of growing deployment of US assets to its arch-nemesis South Korea.

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  Army moves Rs 6,500 crore proposal to Defence Ministry for purchase of howitzers from 'desi' firms

  India | September 29, 2023 11:02 IST

  The Indian Army has moved a proposal to the Defence Ministry for the procurement of 400 howitzers from Indian firms. The step is towards the indigenisation of the equipment in the armed forces.

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  Iran denies sending drones to Russia for Ukraine war, calls on US to 'mind their own business'

  World | September 19, 2023 7:54 IST

  Raisi asserted that Iran is against the Ukraine war and said that Americans should stop interfering in other countries to improve their conditions.

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  China-Taiwan tension to flare up exceptionally as US approves new $500M arms sale to Taipei

  World | August 24, 2023 8:56 IST

  Although the deal is modest in comparison to previous weapons sales, the move is likely to draw fierce criticism from Beijing, which regards self-governing Taiwan as a renegade province and refuses to rule out the use of force to reunify it with the mainland.

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  Manipur: Mob loots over 4,500 weapons in violence-hit state. Know details

  India | July 27, 2023 6:18 IST

  Out of 4,537 weapons that were looted by these communities, around 1,600 have been recovered. The robbery took place on May 3, 4 and 28.