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'Drones a decisive force': Army chief details how India is boosting defence

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi spoke to HT.
Published on Jun 05, 2026 06:54 am IST

Russia accused over drone that hit Romanian apartment block, Putin hits back

Russia accused over drone that hit Romanian apartment block, Putin hits back
Published on May 30, 2026 03:12 am IST

NATO member Romania says Russian drone hit block of flats, injuring two people

A Russian drone hit the roof of a 10-storey block of flats in Galati and caused an explosion, the authorities said.
Published on May 29, 2026 12:42 pm IST

Trump administration in talks to fund drone companies, says report

US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington DC.
Updated on May 28, 2026 05:56 pm IST

Iran resumes drone production, rebuilding base ‘faster than expected’: Report

Motorbikes drive past a billboard showing the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the U.S. and Israel strikes on Feb. 28, in downtown Tehran, Iran. (Photo for representation)
Updated on May 21, 2026 10:23 pm IST

Explained: APKWS, UK’s low-cost anti-drone system deployed amid Iran war

The system was rapidly tested and deployed with support from defence firms BAE Systems and QinetiQ. (Representational image)
Published on May 17, 2026 03:12 pm IST

Finland says unidentified drone suspected of violating airspace

Russia's defence ministry said Sunday military air defence units intercepted 334 Ukrainian drones during the night across about 15 regions.
Published on May 03, 2026 01:24 pm IST

United Airlines flight reportedly hit by ‘drone’ above San Diego; scary audio

Representational image.
Updated on Apr 29, 2026 11:04 pm IST

Drone, 7-kg heroin seized near Ferozepur border

According to the police, the drone was found carrying 7kg heroin
Published on Apr 14, 2026 07:46 am IST

MQ-4C Triton, US' $200 million drone, vanishes after distress signal? Details

A US Navy MQ-4C Triton drone vanished near Iran. Was it shot down? Read more below to find out.
Updated on Apr 10, 2026 04:21 pm IST

8, including 2 kids, injured in Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Novorossiysk

Smoke and flames rise following a drone attack in Novorossiysk, Russia, in this screengrab obtained from a video released on April 5, 2026. (Reuters)
Published on Apr 06, 2026 01:38 pm IST

A drone crashes in UP village, Akhilesh says ‘people thought a stray missile'

Akhilesh Yadav posted a video clip showing the crashed drone and people gathered around it in Nandpur village of Saifai, Etawah.
Updated on Apr 04, 2026 06:55 pm IST

Ukraine apologises after drones violate Finland's airspace

One drone fell to the ground north of Kouvola, a city in southern Finland, while another drone fell east of Kouvola, the ministry added.
Published on Mar 30, 2026 04:12 pm IST

10 kg heroin dropped by drone from Pakistan seized in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar

The consignment was dropped near village 2 KND along the India-Pakistan border using a drone on Thursday.
Published on Mar 27, 2026 01:42 pm IST

Russia fired nearly 1,000 drones, launched deadly daytime attack: Kyiv air force

The air force added that the “geography of the attack during the day was wider than at night”.
Published on Mar 24, 2026 11:28 pm IST

Toxic pollution from Iran war will spread and last for decades

Researchers detected high levels of fine particulate matter and heavy metals like lead, cadmium, chromium and nickel in Tehran's water and air.
Published on Mar 15, 2026 01:43 pm IST

Cheap, low-flying drones, Russian tactics: How Iran is standing up to US, Israel

A Shahed drone on display during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran.
Updated on Mar 14, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Iran-US conflict: How $20,000 drones are changing war

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File photo of an Iranian Shahed drone. (Photo for representation)
Updated on Mar 13, 2026 01:30 pm IST

Iran attack warning in California a ‘false flag’? FBI's alert sparks buzz

A boulevard in California. (Representational)
Updated on Mar 12, 2026 04:30 am IST

UAE releases video of air defence system intercepting Iranian missiles, drones

The UAE defence ministry said that eight cruise missiles were detected by its defence systems, causing “collateral damage”.
Published on Mar 04, 2026 06:25 pm IST

Drone that hit British military base caused limited damage: Cyprus government

With heightened security protocols in place, officials are investigating the drone's origin and implications for UK-Iran relations amid escalating tensions.
Published on Mar 02, 2026 11:23 am IST

UK, France and Germany ready to join US in 'war' against Iran

Britain, France and Germany's joint statement aimed to protect their citizens and military personnel amidst reported drone attacks on allied bases.
Published on Mar 02, 2026 09:02 pm IST

Indian Army downs Pakistani drone after crossing LoC in JK's Poonch

A search operation was launched to ensure that there was no airdropping of weapons or narcotics by the drone, the officials said.
Published on Mar 01, 2026 11:07 am IST

Congress leader's ‘India will respond’ warning to Pakistan after drone sightings

Security tightened after multiple ‘Pakistani drone’ sightings; Congress leader warns of intent
Published on Jan 17, 2026 03:02 pm IST

'Lagaam lagaiye': Indian Army's warning to Pakistan over drone sightings

Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi addresses an annual press conference in New Delhi on Monday
Updated on Jan 13, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Security tightened in J&K's Samba after ‘Pakistani drone sightings’ near LoC

File photo of security personnel of the Special Operations Group (SOG) keeping a vigil along the Babbar Nallah near the International Border. (Photo for representation)
Published on Jan 12, 2026 10:19 pm IST

Suspected Pak drones seen hovering over J&K border areas; search on: Report

Security vigil along the Line of Control (LoC) has been heightened to counter any potential infiltration attempts.
Updated on Jan 12, 2026 09:35 am IST