#Gravitas The Pentagon is likely to name the company that will design and build the U.S. Navy’s next-generation stealth fighter this week. A decision that carries the potential to define the balance of air dominance in the Indo-Pacific, specifically keeping China in mind. 

Pentagon Clears Next-Gen Fighter as US Races China in Air Superiority

After months of delay, the Pentagon will select as soon as this week the defense company to design and build the Navy's next stealth fighter, a U.S. official and two people familiar with the decision said, in what will be a multibillion-dollar effort for a jet seen as central to U.S. efforts to counter China.
Boeing Co (BA.N), opens new tab and Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC.N), opens new tab are competing to be chosen to produce the aircraft, dubbed the F/A-XX. The new carrier-based jet will replace the Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet, which has been in service since the 1990s.

US Navy To Get Next-Gen Fighter Jets, Hegseth Likely To Choose Manufacturer This Week

In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, a recent Russian assault has killed five people in Ukraine and caused widespread power outages. The attacks have intensified tensions and disrupted daily life for many civilians.

Russia Strikes Ukrainian Energy Network | Ukraine Strikes Back?

Plot to Bomb Moscow? Reports suggest Ukraine has struck — or is preparing to strike — deep inside Russian territory, and questions are mounting about whether US-provided missiles have enabled those operations. Join us for minute-by-minute coverage, expert reaction, and verified updates as this story develops.

Russia-Ukraine War: 'Preparing For More Sanctions,' Says Zelensky 

The Commanding officer of Indian Navy Ship INS Trikand, Captain Sachin Kulkarni spoke to WION, from Salamis Bay, Greece. INS Trikand participated in exercises at Bright Star, and then held exercises with the Hellenic (Greece) Navy. He spoke at length on that, from the deck of INS Trikand.

 Indian Stealth Frigate Conducts Drills With Hellenic Navy

India’s naval power gets a major boost with the addition of INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, two advanced warships designed to strengthen maritime security and defense capabilities. 


India's new naval power gets major boost with INS Udaygiri & INS Himgiri 

A US Navy sailor was convicted of espionage after a jury found him guilty of selling sensitive information to a Chinese intelligence officer.


US Navy sailor convicted of espionage for sharing sensitive military information with China 

A Chinese navy warship and a China Coast Guard cutter collided in the South China Sea on Monday while pursuing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel, according to video footage.


China-Philippines Tensions: Chinese Ships Collide in South China Sea During Philippine Chase

A Chinese navy warship and a China Coast Guard cutter collided in the South China Sea on Monday while pursuing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel. Video footage captures the incident, highlighting rising tensions in the region.


Chinese Navy and Coast Guard Ships Collide in South China Sea

A US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet jet assigned to the USS Harry S. Truman has gone overboard and been lost at sea. The incident occurred while the jet was being towed on the aircraft carrier. Watch for more details.

US Navy loses $60 mn jet at sea after it fell overboard from aircraft carrier

US Navy loses $60 million fighter jet at sea after it fell overboard USS Harry S Truman

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan after 27 people were killed on Tuesday (April 22) in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district, a popular tourist destination of India, the Indian Navy successfully test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile INS Surat against a sea-skimming target in the Arabian Sea on Thursday (April 24)

Indian Navy reaffirms its readiness for long-range precision strikes

Indian Navy successfully tests anti-ship missile in Arabian Sea

Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. India deploys its aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in the Arabian Sea. Tensions between the two nations are rising after the Pahalgam attack. Watch the video to know more details.

INS Vikrant deployed in Arabian Sea as tensions escalate with Pakistan

The images taken from Google Maps, show six nuclear-powered submarines stationed at the First Submarine Base, about 18km east of Qingdao in the Yellow Sea.  WORLD

Is China again conspiring against Taiwan? Beijing's secret nuclear submarines spotted near Taiwan on Google maps

The next war won’t start with a bang, it’ll begin with a base. From China’s massive Pentagon-style HQ to Russia’s new outpost in the Red Sea, and U.S. and Indian expansions in the Pacific, global powers are redrawing the map of control.  Here are the top five powerful military facilities that will determine the next world war.

Top secret military bases that could start the next war

The Indian Navy's Western Naval Command on Wednesday said it intercepted suspicious vessels and seized over 2500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean. Watch to know more!

Indian Navy's INS Tarkash seizes over 2,500 kg of narcotics

India's Navy Chief Admiral DK Tripathi said the country is closely monitoring Chinese vessels engaging in undeclared military work in the Indian Ocean region. China, which boasts of the world's largest navy with 370 warships and submarines, has now deployed seven to eight naval vessels on a permanent basis in the Indian Ocean region.

'Monitoring activities in Indian Ocean': India's navy chief

Bangladesh has revoked the diplomatic passport of Harun Al Rashid, the immediate past ambassador to Morocco, after he praised PM Sheikh Hasina and criticized Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus in a Facebook post. The Foreign Ministry accused him of harboring 'hidden motives' as he moved to Canada without approval after resigning on February 27.

Bangladesh revokes diplomat's passport after facebook post controversy

The US says China is the biggest threat to its national security, the pacing challenge that America’s military must stay ahead of to remain the world’s largest and most lethal fighting force.

China outpacing US in navy and commercial ship production?

Women have been inducted in the Indian Navy since the last three decades and the contribution of women officers has been evolving every year. WION gives you a glimpse into growing women's power in the Indian Navy.

WION Ground Report: Indian Navy's Women Officers Takes To Skies | WION

India has successfully conducted trials for its indigenous naval anti-ship missile, showcasing its advanced precision strike capability. The missile, developed by DRDO, can retarget in flight, making it a significant addition to the Indian Navy’s arsenal. The Defence Minister praised the achievement, calling it a milestone in India’s defense technology.

India successfully tests indigenous naval missile with precision strike capability

Sudan has said a final deal has been agreed with Russia to establish a naval base on the war-torn country's Red Sea coast. Watch this report for more details!

Russia to set up naval base in Sudan

Air power is a crucial component that augments the capabilities of a maritime force. This report gives you a glimpse into how young aviators are trained by the Indian Navy. Watch in for more details!

Women take to the skies at helicopter training school

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