Trump Says 'We Caught Them' After Five Arrested Near UK Base Used in Iran War
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a UK base used by the US in its war against Iran. Trump said 'we caught them' and confirmed a dinner with Anthropic's CEO.
Defence & Security
Trump to Dine With Anthropic CEO After Court Setback for AI Firm
Trump said he would have a 10 p.m. dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, days after a court rejected the AI firm's challenge to a Pentagon risk designation.
Russian Strikes Hit Ukrainian Data Centres, Killing at Least Six
Russian airstrikes killed at least six people in Ukraine and damaged data centres in Kyiv, while Moscow reported downing 96 Ukrainian drones.
Polish Border Village Braces for Escalation After Russian Drone Blasts
Residents of Dorohusk, a Polish village on the Ukrainian border, are preparing for possible Russian escalation after drones exploded nearby and border crossings were repeatedly disrupted.
Russian Overnight Strikes Kill Four Across Ukraine, Hit Kyiv Data Centre
Russian overnight strikes killed four people in Ukraine and damaged a Kyiv data centre, while Moscow said it intercepted 96 Ukrainian drones.
Trump Offered Xi US Weapons During Taiwan Sale Talks, Envoy Says
US Ambassador to China David Perdue says Trump asked Xi Jinping whether China would like to buy American weapons, amid tensions over a pending arms sale to Taiwan.
Houthis Release Footage of Downed Drone in Yemen's Hajjah Province
Yemen's Houthi rebels released video of what they say is a downed reconnaissance drone in Hajjah province, as fighting continues on the western coast.
India Won't Lower Guard on Pakistan or China, CDS Subramani Says
CDS General NS Raja Subramani says the China border is stable, India is not letting its guard down on Pakistan, and AI will transform the battlefield.
Polish PM Donald Tusk Likely to Visit India in October to Boost Ties
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is expected to visit India from October 21 to 24, with a focus on defence, trade and strategic ties.
Border With China Stable, No Cause For Concern, Says Chief of Defence Staff
Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani says the LAC situation is stable, dialogue is the best path to peace, and India remains fully prepared against any threat.
Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford on Suspicion of Terror Plot
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after police received a tip-off about suspicious vehicles.
Navy Chief Flags Self-Reliance as Key Lesson from Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb Disruptions
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan says disruptions at Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb have reinforced the Navy's push for self-sufficiency.
UK Police Arrest Five Near US Air Base After Tip-Off on Suspicious Vans
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after police received a tip-off about three suspicious vans.
Navy Chief Warns Indian Ocean Is Now a Congested, Contested Space
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan says the Indian Ocean has become an increasingly congested and contested maritime space, shaped by the rise of Asian economies and other geopolitical factors.
India Free to Choose Between F-35 and Su-57, Says Russian Envoy
Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov says India's fighter jet choice is sovereign, calls the F-35 good but expensive, and pitches the Su-57.
Russia strikes Kyivstar HQ and Vodafone Ukraine data centre in fresh bombardment
Russian strikes hit Kyivstar's headquarters and a Vodafone Ukraine data centre, part of a week-long campaign against Ukrainian communications infrastructure.
Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford as UK Terror Probe Focuses on US Air Base
British police arrested five men outside RAF Fairford, a US Air Force base used in the Iran war, on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences.
Navy Chief Invites Skyroot to Collaborate in Mission Mode on Space Capabilities
Navy chief Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has invited Skyroot Aerospace to work in mission mode with the Navy on sovereign space capabilities.
AI Will Reshape Every Aspect of Warfare, Says Chief of Defence Staff
Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani says AI will transform planning, logistics, decision-support and intelligence, while flagging risks such as cyber intrusion and model poisoning.
Tarang Shakti 2026 Enters Operational Phase at Jodhpur Air Base
The IAF has begun the operational phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, with seven friendly foreign countries taking part.