India signs deal with US to buy Javelin anti-tank missile systems
The missile system is already in service with the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, as well as several international customers, the US Embassy in India said
Defence & Diplomacy
Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz
With the US having disengaged from talks in favor of an economic pressure campaign, the prime minister of Qatar met senior Iranian leaders in Tehran on Thursday, stressing the importance of returning to the pre-war status of open shipping through an international waterway.
India-China agree to seek ‘political settlement’ of boundary issue: MEA
Doval landed in Beijing on Monday on a two-day visit and his trip is largely seen as part of ongoing efforts by the two neighbours to rebuild their relationship after it came under severe strain following the deadly Galwan Valley clashes in 2020.
Turkish Rhetoric Sharpens Over Eastern Mediterranean, Connectivity
Turkish commentators have intensified their rhetoric over a series of strategic issues involving Greece, the
Iran’s Four-Decade War Planning Makes It Difficult For US To Decimate It: Indian Expert
Dhillon said Iran had adopted a strategy centred on chokepoints, using speed boats, sea mines, torpedo boats, coastal guns, missiles and drones, supported by a navy designed primarily for the defence of the strategic waterway. “Iran did not build an air force; it had missiles and air defence, and that is how it fought,” he said.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan pledge mutual defence as Middle East turmoil escalates
The “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement” is intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression and stipulates that an armed attack against any of the three would be regarded as an attack on all, they said in a joint statement.
Russia approved secret China military training at top level, sources say
A classified Russian document seen by Reuters directly referred to an internal decree issued by Defence Minister Andrei Belousov in August, 2025. It said that, in accordance with a decision by Belousov, a delegation from Russia’s armed forces travelled to China to participate in training exercises at People’s Liberation Army (PLA) facilities.
Israel Approves Proposal To Recognise Armenian Genocide
Israel’s Cabinet has unanimously voted to recognize the Armenian Genocide, as relations between Israel and Turkey continue to deteriorate.
Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran, Israel
Reuters President Donald Trump’s administration has pushed hard to present a united front on
US-Iran talks make ‘encouraging progress’ but tension remains
By Reuters BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland/DUBAI, June 22 (Reuters) – U.S. and Iranian officials made “encouraging progress”