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FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz

A focal point of the Iran war is increasingly about who controls the Strait of Hormuz — a waterway that for decades was a relatively safe transit route for Middle East oil and natural gas supplies

The Independent UK

US military death toll in Iran war rises to 14 after Navy pilot death this month

The U.S. military’s official tally of deaths in the Iran war has risen to 14 service members, with the death of a Navy pilot in a helicopter crash in early July in the Arabian Sea

The Independent UK

INS Mahendragiri equipped with four mtu generator sets: Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce mtu generator sets now power the stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri. INS Agray and INS Dunagiri also utilize Rolls-Royce mtu power solutions. These vessels were recently commissioned into the Indian Navy fleet. The company's technology ensures reliable electrical power for complex operations. This partnership strengthens India's indigenous defense capabilities and…

The Economic Times

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Conman ‘Fat Leonard’ who swindled the Navy and fled US says ‘it wasn’t rocket science’

‘Fat’ Leonard Francis is seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump for his involvement in a decades-long U.S. Navy bribery and fraud scandal

The Independent UK

“I got a hold of a little psychedelic substance and tripped out all night. By morning, I said, ‘I’m a bass player!’” How a psychedelic-fueled studio session set Ron Blair on the path to becoming a founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Ron Blair played bass on the band’s first four albums before quitting and rejoining 20 years later

Guitar World

Indian Navy inducts Mahendragiri: What is the new 'combat ready' stealth frigate

India's navy commissions INS Mahendragiri, a new stealth frigate, on Saturday. This advanced warship joins the fleet to enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean. Built with significant indigenous content, it showcases India's self-reliance in defense manufacturing. The frigate is equipped with modern weapons and sensors for multi-role operations. INS…

The Economic Times

Castlelion sells affordable hypersonic Mach 5 missiles for the price of a supercar by tapping into the O&G and audio industries to get cheaper components faster

Castelion's Blackbeard hypersonic missile now costs under $300,000 per round, prompting the Navy to order 50 production units.

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Hegseth rages after learning not all Navy sailors are following his demand to be clean-shaven: report

The Trump official has made a point of focusing on service members’ physical appearance as part of his campaign to invigorate the military’s ‘warrior ethos’

The Independent UK

Indigenous stealth frigate Mahendragiri set for Navy commissioning

The indigenous stealth frigate Mahendragiri will join the Indian Navy on July 11. This advanced warship is combat ready to protect India's maritime interests. It features state-of-the-art indigenous weapons and sensors for various operations. The frigate embodies India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision and shipbuilding capabilities. Mahendragiri will strengthen India's role in…

The Economic Times

'No More Beardos': Pete Hegseth Faces Serious Military Grooming Crisis as Pentagon Struggles to Control Rule Violations

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to a Navy warship highlighted inconsistencies in military grooming standards, sparking debate over enforcement amid heightened US-Iran tensions.

International Business Times UK

'No more beardos': Pentagon steps up US military grooming crackdown

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was reportedly frustrated to find multiple sailors sporting beards during a visit to a Navy ship last month, prompting a push from Pentagon leadership to enforce stricter grooming standards even as US-Iran tensions escalated.

The Times of India

Pakistan recovers more cargo plane debris from Arabian Sea as search for missing crew enters 3rd day

Authorities say Pakistan Navy search teams have recovered additional debris from a cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea earlier this week

The Independent UK

In March 1918, the U.S. Navy’s largest fuel ship left Barbados carrying 11,000 tons of manganese ore and 306 people, but it vanished without sending a single distress call: More than a century later, no confirmed trace of the ship has ever been found

The USS Cyclops vanished in 1918 after departing Barbados on its final voyage. This U.S. Navy fuel ship carried over 300 people and a large cargo. No distress signal was sent, and no wreckage has ever been found. Numerous theories exist, but none have been conclusively proven by evidence. Its…

The Times of India

Is Hormuz reopening or shutting down? Shipping data and IRGC claims don’t match

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly on Thursday. Renewed US airstrikes and Iranian retaliatory attacks heightened security concerns in the Gulf. Iran's IRGC Navy claimed the strategic waterway was secured and gradually reopening. Several vessels turned off tracking systems, limiting visibility of actual ship movements. Shipping…

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Pakistani rescuers battle rough seas on 2nd day of search for cargo plane crew

Officials say Pakistan Navy search and rescue teams are battling rough seas as they try to find the five-member crew of a cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea

The Economic Times

Indian Navy successfully evacuates stranded fisherman off Visakhapatnam coast

"The fisherman, whose fishing boat had gone missing at sea, had been rescued by a nearby merchant vessel on 05 Jul 26. Based on request from Civil Administration on 06 July 26, he was evacuated by the Navy helicopter through rescue hoist and was provided medical assistance; prior handing over…

The Economic Times

US voices concern over China's intercontinental range missile test

The United States voiced concern over China's recent nuclear-capable missile test launch. Washington urged Beijing to engage in meaningful arms control discussions promptly. China stated the test launch was a routine annual naval training exercise. The PLA Navy mentioned notifying relevant countries about the strategic missile test. The United States…

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Indian Navy to commission stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri on July 11; check its capabilities

India's naval might is set to grow with the commissioning of the indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri on July 11. This advanced warship, part of the Project 17A programme, boasts state-of-the-art indigenous weapons and sensors, enhancing maritime operations. With over 75% Indian components, it signifies a major step in the…

The Economic Times

INS Sanshodhak joins Southern Naval Command in Kochi

INS Sanshodhak, the Indian Navy's fourth Survey Vessel Large, has arrived in Kochi, its new home port. Commissioned in Kolkata by Prime Minister Modi, this indigenously built ship boasts advanced hydrographic and oceanographic systems. Beyond its primary survey role, Sanshodhak can support disaster relief and function as a hospital ship,…

Bangkok Post

End the culture of military abuse

The latest hazing scandal in the Royal Thai Navy is horrifying. A young conscript was allegedly stripped naked, blindfolded, whipped with belts, burned with lighter fluid and had hot candle wax dripped onto his body. Even his genitals were burned.

The Economic Times

How India's Rs 52,000 crore defence proposals will strengthen security across land, sea and air

India's Defence Acquisition Council has greenlit procurement proposals worth approximately Rs 52,000 crore, bolstering the nation's military might. These crucial acquisitions span advanced air defence systems like Akash Tarang and MRSAM, potent anti-tank missiles, and sophisticated electronic warfare and surveillance technologies for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The approvals…

The Conversation

The new technologies in the UK defence investment plan

Seventy years ago, Britain confronted a dilemma. It wanted to remain a leading military power but no longer had the economic resources to sustain all the conventional capabilities it had inherited from the second world war.

International Business Times UK

Trump Mocks Rivals' Mobility Before Wobbly Walk Up Marine One Steps Sparks Fresh Health Speculation

Donald Trump's uneven walk towards Marine One in North Dakota has reignited questions about the 80-year-old president's health, prompting a furious response from the White House.

The Economic Times

DAC clears Rs 52,000 crore defence acquisitions, boosts drone and air defence capabilities

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh-led DAC greenlit defense procurements worth ₹52,000 crore, bolstering the Army, Navy, and Air Force with advanced capabilities. Key acquisitions include anti-drone systems, missiles, and unmanned warfare technology. The approvals aim to significantly enhance operational readiness against modern aerial and mechanized threats, ensuring a stronger defense posture…

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