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22 killed as Russia launches fresh missiles, drone attacks on Ukraine

Fifteen people were killed in the capital of Kyiv, which was Russia's main target, and 56 were injured, according to administrative head Tymur Tkachenko.
Published on Jul 07, 2026 09:46 am IST

Pete Hegseth creates new ‘drone czar’ role to manage Pentagon's unmanned systems

Pete Hegseth talks to the media on the day of a meeting of NATO defence ministers at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, June 18.
Published on Jul 02, 2026 05:39 pm IST

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw shares drone cleaning video, challenges startups to innovate

The clip showed a drone being used for cleaning operations on a building.
Updated on Jun 11, 2026 08:59 am IST

A new exchange of fire between US and Iran in Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire

CCTV footage shows fire and smoke rising following a strike on Kuwait International Airport, in Kuwait City, Kuwait June 3, 2026,
Updated on Jun 07, 2026 02:06 pm IST

'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

Iran warns US against resuming war, says armed forces rebuilt during ceasefire

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf meets with Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, in Tehran, Iran, May 17.
Updated on May 24, 2026 12:42 am IST

‘Smart border’ along Pakistan, Bangladesh to curb infiltration: Amit Shah

Amit Shah announced a "smart border" project to enhance security along India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh
Updated on May 23, 2026 04:23 pm IST

Iran destroys up to 30 US Reaper drones no longer in production for Pentagon

A US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle approaches to land at the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, April 29, 2026.
Updated on May 22, 2026 01:42 pm IST

Prompt response by Delhi forest staff, drones help check fire at Asola Bhatti Sanctuary

Prompt response by Delhi forest staff, drones help check fire at Asola Bhatti Sanctuary
Published on May 21, 2026 10:10 pm IST

DRDO successfully tests ULPGM-V3 missile | All about the indigenous weapon

DRDO successfully completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of the ULPGM-V3 in Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes at the DRDO test range in Kurnool on Tuesday.
Updated on May 20, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Trump says $400M White House ballroom will protect against drones

US President Donald Trump speaks at the site of ongoing construction of the planned White House ballroom in Washington, DC.
Published on May 19, 2026 10:33 pm IST

Russia presses college students to fill ranks of drone pilots

Russia attacks with 670 drones and 56 missile strikes in Kyiv on May 14, 2026.
Published on May 15, 2026 10:01 am IST

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 16 and denting peace hopes

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 16 and denting peace hopes
Published on May 15, 2026 01:29 am IST

Operation Sindoor: How 88 hours of conflict reshaped India air defences

Jammu: Security personnel stand guard on the anniversary of 'Operation Sindoor', in Jammu on May 7 (PTI)
Updated on May 08, 2026 07:20 am IST

UAE celebrates victory after US-Iran ceasefire: ‘We prevailed through…’

"The UAE triumphed in a war we sincerely sought to avoid," the official said.
Published on Apr 09, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Army embarks on drone awareness campaigns on LoC villages in J&K

Army sensitising people during awareness campaign held in Poonch on Friday. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 28, 2026 04:26 am IST

Chandigarh declared ‘no-flying zone’ ahead of air show at Sukhna Lake

The Surya Kiran Aerobatic team will perform an an air show at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on March 27 and 28. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 23, 2026 06:52 am IST

Stronger air defence takeaway for India from West Asia conflict: Ex IAF chief

Stronger air defence takeaway for India from West Asia conflict: Ex IAF chief
Published on Mar 13, 2026 09:45 am IST

Saudi Arabia intercepts drones near oil field as US orders staff to leave

Smoke rises above Riyadh, amid the US-Iran war, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Published on Mar 09, 2026 09:18 am IST

UK's RAF F-35B jets shoots down drones over Jordanian airspace amid US-Iran war

UK's RAF F-35B jets shoots down drones over Jordanian airspace
Updated on Mar 04, 2026 09:22 am IST

Gulf States in Race Against Time to Repel Iran’s Counterattack

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With costly interceptors and radar, all integrated with the U.S. military, the oil-rich Gulf Arab states have fielded some of the most advanced air defenses in the world, despite their small populations and militaries.
Published on Mar 03, 2026 11:09 am IST

Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, injuring 20 people

The focus on Ukraine's energy sector continues as cities face destruction and blackouts from ongoing assaults.
Published on Feb 26, 2026 12:28 pm IST

Drones flew over Puri Jagannath temple 10 times in 19 months illegally: Minister

Drones flew over Puri Jagannath temple 10 times in 19 months illegally: Minister
Published on Feb 21, 2026 09:14 pm IST

Russia downs dozens of drones amid oil refinery attack, say authorities

Russia has launched an attack on Ukrainian drones, authorities said.
Published on Feb 19, 2026 12:47 pm IST

‘Eyes in the sky’ to patrol Lucknow, cut out manjha menace

By using advanced drones, the GPS location of kite flyers’ houses will be traced and after searching their houses, action can be taken against those using banned Chinese manjha, said DCP (west) Vishwajeet Srivastava. (Sourced)
Published on Feb 09, 2026 10:36 pm IST

Ahead of peace talks, Russia renews attack on Ukraine; 450 drones shot overnight

Russia has in its strikes attempted to target Ukraine’s electricity network, striking substations, transformers, turbines and generators at power plants.
Published on Feb 03, 2026 04:24 pm IST

Drones sighted along Indo-Pakistan border in J&K's Poonch, Samba

The drones were seen hovering along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and the Ramgarh sector of Samba district, according to sources.
Updated on Jan 15, 2026 11:20 pm IST

Rajouri residents back Army after suspected Pakistani drone sightings along LoC

Residents of other border areas, including RS Pura, Naushera, and Poonch, also reported drone sightings over the last 2-4 days.
Published on Jan 14, 2026 01:53 pm IST

‘Unpardonable hysteria’: North Korea warns South for flying drones across border

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) inspecting a missile launch exercise in Pyongyang.
Published on Jan 10, 2026 10:51 am IST

Pak's ISI waging proxy war, wants to project Punjab as disturbed state: DGP

Pak's ISI waging proxy war, wants to project Punjab as disturbed state: DGP
Published on Dec 31, 2025 05:54 pm IST