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How the Patriot missile system works, and why it's so hard to replace

US President Donald Trump announced a licence for Ukraine to make Patriot systems, capable of shooting down ballistic missiles. (REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. POLAND OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN POLAND./File Photo)
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 06:51 pm IST

Trump's big warning over kill calls at Khamenei funeral: ‘1,000 missiles loaded’

‘1,000 missiles locked and loaded’: Trump says Iran will face devastating response to any assassination attempt
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Iran's ‘finger on the trigger’ response to Trump's truce ‘over’ declaration

U.S. President Donald Trump has got a response from Iran.
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 11:59 pm IST

How a B-2 stealth bomber helped sink USS Juneau in SINKEX; shocking details

The sinking took place on June 27 during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026, a large-scale US and allied military drill in the Philippine Sea.
Published on Jul 01, 2026 01:34 am IST

Iran accuses US of 'blatant violation' of peace deal

The US military said its forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar locations on Friday in response to an Iranian attack on a cargo ship transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Updated on Jun 27, 2026 08:49 pm IST

US army bases to host critical minerals processing plants, boost production

Boosting US capacity in critical minerals and reducing reliance on imports — especially from China — has been a priority for President Donald Trump during his second term in office.
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 09:51 am IST

Eight feared dead as US bomber crashes in California: military

Eight feared dead as US bomber crashes in California: military
Published on Jun 16, 2026 07:05 am IST

B-52 bomber crashes at California's Edwards AFB, killing 8; videos emerge

Videos shared on social media showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky moments after the aircraft went down.
Updated on Jun 16, 2026 02:59 pm IST

'Please help, please, all crew Indian': SOS call as ship hit by US missile

The fire was reported by the crew of MT Marivex, which was not carrying any cargo.
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 02:45 pm IST

Kin mourn 3 Indians killed in US strike on vessel near Oman, demand formal probe

A visual of the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Settebello attacked by US forces off the coast of Oman, near Strait of Hormuz, on Wednesday (June 10).
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 07:46 am IST

US military launches strikes on Iran; Tehran, Fars, Minab and Qeshm targeted

FILE: Iranian missiles are launched, as Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks against a US base in Jordan in retaliation for American strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.
Updated on Jun 11, 2026 06:07 am IST

Pentagon chief visits Guantanamo, warns Cuba against threatening US

Pentagon chief visits Guantanamo, warns Cuba against threatening US
Published on Jun 11, 2026 02:06 pm IST

US Apache chopper crashes near Hormuz; crew rescued, Trump says 'they are fine'

Apache helicopters have been a key asset for the American military as it enforces a blockade on Iranian crude oil shipments and tankers, seeking to pressure Tehran into reaching a deal.
Updated on Jun 09, 2026 03:06 pm IST

US Army plans military executions after 50 years — will Trump approve?

President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One, Friday, June 5, 2026, at Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey.
Published on Jun 07, 2026 02:07 am IST

WATCH: Pete Hegseth works out with troops aboard USS Boxer in Singapore

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (C) leaves after a bilateral meeting with Vietnam's Defence Minister Phan Van Giang on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue Summit in Singapore on May 29, 2026.
Updated on May 30, 2026 06:12 am 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

Project Freedom may resume as Gulf states restore US base access: Report

US President Donald Trump launched Project Freedom.
Updated on May 08, 2026 04:36 pm IST

US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce

US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce
Published on May 08, 2026 07:26 am IST

US says Iran ceasefire holds despite attacks in Hormuz, UAE

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth calls on reporters during a press briefing at the Pentagon on May 05, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran traded shots on Monday after Trump said the U.S. military would open the strait for shipping.
Updated on May 06, 2026 01:58 am IST

Trump rules out early exit from Iran war day after ‘terminated’ claims

US President Donald Trump speaks at The Villages Charter School on May 01, 2026 in The Villages, Florida.
Updated on May 02, 2026 10:29 am IST

US soldier pleads not guilty to using intel on Maduro raid to win $400,000 in be

Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a US Army soldier, arrives at federal court in New York, US, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Published on Apr 29, 2026 03:17 am IST

The US-Iran war could be entering its deadliest phase

Iran War
Published on Apr 29, 2026 07:29 pm IST

US strike kills 3 in Eastern Pacific boat attack targeting alleged drug vessel

This latest strike brings the US campaign's death toll to at least 185.
Published on Apr 27, 2026 01:26 pm IST

JD Vance won't be travelling to Pak, says White House as Trump extends ceasefire

Vance and the US delegation reportedly won't be visiting Pakistan for talks
Published on Apr 22, 2026 04:15 am IST

‘As long as it takes’: US Pentagon chief warns of sustained blockade on Iran

Pentagon chief Hegseth also warned Tehran that the US was aware of Iran's alleged movements of its military assets.
Updated on Apr 16, 2026 08:03 pm IST

‘US ships will be sunk’: Iran's warning over Strait of Hormuz standoff

About one-fifth of crude oil supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Published on Apr 16, 2026 01:55 pm IST

A rare winner in the war on Iran is China

China is still the region’s biggest oil customer. Trade between China and West Asia, which has tripled in the past two decades, will continue to grow. The region has also become an increasingly important market for Chinese exports. (AFP)
Published on Apr 11, 2026 11:45 pm IST

What secrets did Courtney Williams leak to Seth Harp? Arrest details

Courtney Williams (L) held top secret clearance and had access to highly sensitive material related to military operations.
Updated on Apr 09, 2026 07:54 am IST

Did Trump employ ‘Madman Theory’ to negotiate ceasefire with Iran?

Trump rejected the 'Madman Theory' in negotiations with Iran, emphasizing military strength.
Updated on Apr 08, 2026 10:45 pm IST

Operation Epic Fury briefing: When and where to watch Hegseth

President Donald Trump watches as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, in Washington.
Updated on Apr 08, 2026 09:30 am IST