While Trump described the operation as the 'most daring' search and rescue mission in US military history, Iran termed it a victory, claiming it shot down a C-130-class aircraft involved in the operation.
Trump may strike. He may announce productive talks and extend again. He may do both at the same time. Iran will not open the Strait on someone else's terms, so no matter what happens, that problem will remain unsolved. And the IRGC will still be collecting its $2 million toll from every ship bold enough to ask permission to pass.
The Indian Navy has decided that the twin-seat Rafale will not be disqualified on the basis of its inability to operate from an aircraft carrier.
In New Delhi's corridors of power, debate continues on whether the navy even needs a third aircraft carrier.
According to the latest Emerging Markets International Acquisition Tracker report, 243 emerging-to-developed deals were recorded in the first half of 2010, compared to 194 in the second half of 2009.
The 19th edition of the Malabar naval exercise saw the Indian, US and Japanese maritime forces participated jointly in the routine.
New Delhi remains a priggish suitor to Washington's overtures, but it has begun appreciating potential tech benefits to ties with the US.
With the United States delivering an increasing share of India's arms imports, New Delhi must work with it to retain control of our regional waters
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