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TREND | 16 Mar 2026, 05:24PM

Isro's NavIC down to 3 satellites: What it means for India's GPS ambition

Business Standard

India's indigenous satellite navigation system NavIC faces fresh reliability concerns after IRNSS-1F's atomic clock failure, raising questions about the resilience of the country's navigation constell

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TREND | 16 Mar 2026, 02:47PM

Russia intercepts 250 Ukrainian drones attempting to attack Moscow

Business Standard

Russian air defences intercepted and destroyed 250 Ukrainian drones targeting the capital over the weekend, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Monday. The mayor's remarks came as some of the major airports curtailed their operations on Monday morning. "Thank you to the Ministry of Defence's Air Defence System for your professional and dedicated work," Sobyanin wrote in a social media post, noting that about 250 fixed-wing drones, directly approaching the capital or on the second line of defence, were shot down. A massive Ukrainian drone attack on the city began on March 14. A total of 159 unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down while approaching the capital. It also led to major airports restricting operations on Monday. "Due to air safety concerns, the capital's Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports are currently accepting and dispatching aircraft in coordination with the relevant authorities," the Moskva 24 channel said. It advised passengers to check their airports' online time

Defence

TREND | 16 Mar 2026, 11:16AM

Indian Navy participates in US-led Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 in Guam

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The exercise has brought together maritime forces including the US Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force, the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force and the Royal New Zealand Air Force

Defence

TREND | 16 Mar 2026, 10:02AM

Iran's foreign minister condemns Israeli strikes on fuel sites as 'ecocide'

Business Standard

These accusations follow a massive aerial campaign by the Israeli Air Force (IAF), which confirmed on Sunday (local time) that it struck more than 200 targets across western and central Iran

Missile, drone strikes on 4 US airbases; Israeli raids in southern Lebanon

Business Standard | 16 Mar 2026, 06:26AM

Defence

TREND | 15 Mar 2026, 02:51PM

Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence after lull

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Taiwan saw a surge of Chinese military planes near the island, its defence ministry said on Sunday, after a sharp drop in flights over the past two weeks had sparked discussions among observers. The ministry detected 26 Chinese military aircraft around the island on Saturday, with 16 of them entering its central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone. Seven naval ships were spotted around the island, it reported. The increased number of aircraft came after the ministry reported a fall that left analysts scratching their heads about what China's military may be up to. Taiwan didn't report any Chinese military planes that went beyond the median line and entered the zone for a week from Feb. 27 to March 5. After two were detected on March 6, the next four days had none. Such flights resumed in small numbers between Wednesday and Friday. The drop coincided with the annual meeting of China's legislature. While such flights have fallen in the past during major events and public

Defence

TREND | 15 Mar 2026, 07:11AM

US energy secy directs oil company to restore operations off California

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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed a Texas-based oil and gas company Friday to restore operations in waters off southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking the Defence Production Act. Restoring Sable Offshore Corp.'s Santa Ynez unit and pipeline off Santa Barbara aims to address supply disruption risks, according to a department news release. The unit includes three rigs in federal waters, offshore and onshore pipelines, and the Las Flores Canyon Processing Facility. The facility can produce about 50,000 barrels of oil per day and would replace nearly 1.5 million barrels of foreign crude each month, officials said. "The Trump Administration remains committed to putting all Americans and their energy security first," Wright said in a statement. "Unfortunately, some state leaders have not adhered to those same principles, with potentially disastrous consequences not just for their residents, but also our national security. Today's order will strengthen .

Defence

TREND | 14 Mar 2026

Iranian missile strike damages five US refuelling aircraft at Saudi base

Business Standard

Missile attack reportedly hit US aerial refuelling tankers parked at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns over disruption to American air operations in West Asia

Defence

TREND | 14 Mar 2026

Missile strikes helipad inside US Embassy in Baghdad: Iraqi officials

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A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, two Iraqi security officials said. Associated Press footage showed a column of smoke rising Saturday morning over the embassy compound. The sprawling embassy complex, one of the largest US diplomatic facilities in the world, has been repeatedly targeted by rockets and drones fired by Iran-aligned militias. here was no immediate comment from the US Embassy in Baghdad. On Friday, the embassy renewed its Level 4 security alert for Iraq, warning that Iran and Iran-aligned militia groups have previously carried out attacks against US citizens, interests and infrastructure, and "may continue to target them." The sprawling embassy complex, one of the largest US diplomatic facilities in the world, has been repeatedly targeted by rockets and drones in the past by Iran-aligned militias.

'NATO air defences intercept third ballistic missile over Turkiye'

Business Standard | 13 Mar 2026

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TREND | 14 Mar 2026

IDF detects missiles launched from Iran targeting Israeli territory

Business Standard

The IAF urged the public to follow safety instructions and move to protected spaces when alerts are issued

Defence

TREND | 13 Mar 2026

Piyush Goyal holds meeting with Consultative Committee members to boost marine exports

Business Line

Union Minister discusses value addition in seafood sector and manufacturing partnerships with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics