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'80 Indian Drones Attacked Pak Airbase', Pakistan Confirms India Destroyed Noor Khan Air Base
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that India launched about 80 drones towards Pakistan over 36 hours during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. This admission was ma...
Indian Army To Be World’s First To Use Ramjet-Powered 155 Mm Artillery Shells
The Indian Army is set to become the world's first military force to use ramjet-powered 155 mm artillery shells, an initiative highlighting India's self-reliance push. This technology collaboration wi...
India-Pakistan Tensions Hit New Peak: PoK Unrest, Boycotts, Water Woes And Delhi's Sharp Diplomatic Pressure
India's strategic approach towards Pakistan has intensified with increased unrest in PoK, grassroots economic boycotts against Pakistani goods, and stringent diplomatic efforts by India. Prime Ministe...
India Begins Groundwork for 114 Rafale under MRFA, Prioritising Indigenous Content & Expanding Existing Rafale Ecosystem
The Indian government has initiated preliminary groundwork for the acquisition of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) to enhance the capabilities of the Indian Air Force. The focus is on increasing...
Trump announces 25 percent tariff on countries doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff rate of 25 percent on any country doing business with Iran. Chinese officials have dismissed this move, stating that tariffs cannot solve problems ...
Germany’s Merz says Iran’s leadership may be in ‘final days’
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany asserted during his visit to Bengaluru that Iran's current regime might be entering its final days and weeks due to its reliance on violence to maintain power. He ...
UN-Designated Terrorist Masood Azhar Issues Threat of Thousands of Suicide Bombers Targeting India Soon
An audio recording attributed to Masood Azhar, leader of the designated terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), has been released online, causing outrage and concern. The content of the recording incl...
Aatmanirbharta in defence is a necessity for achieving long-term strategic autonomy and national security, says Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh stated that India is at a crucial juncture where self-sufficiency in defense is imperative for securing its strategic independence and overall security. The statem...
Red Fort Blast Terrorists Used ‘Ghost’ SIM Cards To Communicate With Pakistani Handlers
Investigations into the Red Fort blast on November 10, 2025, have revealed a sophisticated terror cell using highly educated doctors to communicate with handlers in Pakistan via 'ghost' SIM cards and ...
India's Defence Exports Smash Record ₹23,622 Crores In FY25, Reach 80 Nations.
India's defence exports reached an all-time high of ₹23,622 crore ($2.76 billion) in fiscal year 2024-25, marking significant progress in the global arms market and reflecting India’s strategic move t...
BrahMos to Retain Negligible Interception Rates Through 2040 Despite Growing Adversary Capabilities, Predicts Official Citing Op Sindoor
A senior official from BrahMos Aerospace asserts that the missile system will maintain a low interception rate up to 2040 despite growing adversary capabilities. This prediction is based on the result...
Russia Offers to Equip 8 R-37 VLR AAM Missiles on Each Su-30MKI as India Begins Talks on Procurement
India and Russia have initiated formal discussions regarding the acquisition of R-37M very long-range air-to-air missiles to be fitted on Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI aircraft. The consultations a...
Government Accords 22 Acceptances Of Necessity (AoN) For DRDO-Developed Defence Systems
The Indian government has granted 22 Acceptances of Necessity (AoN) for domestically developed defence systems by the DRDO, valued at approximately Rs 1.30 lakh crore. This marks a record high in annu...
ADA to Start Preliminary Studies on Tailless 6th-Gen Fighter, Prioritizing Blended Wing-Body & Shape-Shifting Tech
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) of India has commenced initial research and development studies for a new generation tailless fighter jet, with a focus on implementing cutting-edge technolog...
From MRFA to Nuclear Subs, 10 Critical Defence Deals Likely to Receive Govt Clearance in 2026
The year 2026 is set to be a significant milestone for India's defense modernization, with pending acquisition programs and strategic capability deals likely to receive government approval. This inclu...
Indian Army Hits Key Modernisation Milestones In 2025: Precision Long-Range Strikes And Fresh Battlefield Formations
In 2025, the Indian Army achieved significant modernisation milestones against the backdrop of increasing tensions with Pakistan. Notable progress includes advancements in deterrence capabilities, pre...
DAC Grants AoN For 6 Aerial Refuelers (IAI Modified B-767) For The IAF Worth ₹9,000 Crores
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, approved on December 29, 2025, multiple capital procurement proposals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore to enha...
DAC Approves AoN For Massive ₹30,000 Crore MR-SAM Procurement
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the 'Acceptance of Necessity' for a major procurement package of Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MR-SAM). The deal, worth ₹30,000 crore, includ...
India’s Indo-Pacific Centrality Is a Strategic Prize That Demands Continuous Investment in Capabilities and Diplomacy: Report
A report highlights India's growing importance as a central player in the stability and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing the need for sustained investment in military capabilities an...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘China will keep the Quad together. Let’s get through this rough patch quickly’
The article discusses continued support for the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), comprising Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. It suggests that despite current tensions among its m...
Centre Approves ₹79,000 Crore Mega Defence Deal For Missiles, Radars And Loiter Munitions
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, approved a major defense procurement plan worth approximately ₹79,000 crore on December 29, 2025. The deal aims to ...
India-US $4B MQ-9B Predator Deal With Local MRO Set To Revolutionize Drone Warfare
India and the United States have finalized a significant agreement worth around US$4 billion for 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from General Atomics, marking one of the largest defense acquisitions in bilat...
MHA Finalises India's First Anti-Terror Policy To Combat Online Radicalization, Border Misuse, And Foreign-Funded Conversion Networks
India's government has finalized its first comprehensive anti-terror policy through the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The document will guide all states in handling terrorism and is informed by cont...
Forward Composite Aviation Base To Be Constructed Near Pakistan Border In Sadulshahar, Sri Ganganagar
The Rajasthan High Court has allowed construction of a new Indian Air Force base near the India-Pakistan border in Sadulshahar, dismissing legal challenges from farmers and landowners on December 26, ...
ISRO's Milestone: Heaviest Satellite Launch Boosts India's Space Prowess; What You Must Know
India's space agency ISRO successfully launched its heaviest satellite aboard the LVM-3 rocket nicknamed 'Baahubali' from Sriharikota on December 24, 2025. The BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite...
The Year That Took India and Pakistan to the Brink
India and Pakistan navigated their most severe diplomatic crisis in decades amid heightened tensions and several skirmishes due to unresolved border disputes, particularly over Kashmir. The nuclear st...
IAF Eyes Russian Sukhoi Upgrades Amid Shrinking Fighter Fleet
The Indian Air Force plans to upgrade approximately 200 of its 272 operational Su-30MKI fighter jets through the 'Super Sukhoi' program, due to a shrinking fighter fleet. The upgrades are urgent and n...
DAC Set For Major Weapons Approvals: MR-SAM To Astra MK-2 Missiles On Dec 26 Agenda
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) under Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet on December 26, 2025 to approve significant emergency procurement for India's armed forces. The meeting is c...
ADA Launches Fresh Talent Hiring to Fast-Track Tejas Mk2 Prototype Realisation and AMCA Full-Scale Development
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) of India has initiated new hiring drives to expedite the development process of the next generation Tejas Mk2 aircraft prototype, along with the full-scale ad...
IAF Supercharges IACCS With AI For Multi-Domain Dominance, Trails Only China In Asian Air Power Leap
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is enhancing its Integrated Air Command and Control System with artificial intelligence to support multi-domain operations, network-centric warfare, beyond-visual-range stri...
China Begins Building First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier While India Weighs Cost-Effective and Stealthy SSNs
Recent reports suggest that China has initiated construction of its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, marking an important step in the country's naval modernization efforts. Satellite imagery in...
India’s Space Sector Triumphs: A Comprehensive 2025 Year-End Review
In 2025, India's space sector made significant advances towards its 'Space Vision 2047'. Key highlights included innovative technology demonstrations, bolstered international collaborations, and youth...
President Trump Endorses Enhanced US-India Defence Ties, Boosting Quad Collaboration
US President Donald Trump has signed into law the National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026, focusing on strengthening strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. The act particul...
Lok Sabha Passes Nuclear Energy Reform Bill
The Lok Sabha has passed the SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing And Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) Bill, which is a significant change in India's civil nuclear policy by permitting ...
India Edges Toward $450M BrahMos Deals With Vietnam, Indonesia
India is moving closer to finalizing export agreements for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles with Vietnam and Indonesia, totalling over ₹4,000 crore ($450 million). During a high-level meeting on Dec...
HAL to Convert Six Boeing 767 into Aerial Refueling Tankers for IAF as DAC Approves 9,000 Cr Deal
The Indian Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved a ₹9,000 crore contract for the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to convert six Boeing 767 aircraft into aerial refueling tankers for the I...
Sweetening The Deal: ROSTEC Offers Expansive Concessions For Su-57E Stealth Fighter Deal
Russia's United Aircraft-Building Corporation (UAC) has intensified its efforts to sell the export variant of the Su-57E stealth fighter to India by offering significant concessions. These include sub...
India Tests 3,500-km Range K-4 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile From INS Arihant
On December 23, 2025, India successfully tested the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile from the nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant in the Bay of Bengal. The test reached a range of approximat...
Defence Review 2025: Operation Sindoor Showcases India's Military Resolve, Precision And Self-Reliance
India's Defence Review for 2025 highlights Operation Sindoor as an example of the country's military strength, precision, and self-reliance. The operation commenced on May 7, 2025, in response to a te...
Su-57E Likely to Cost India Half the Price of Rafale Under MRFA, Offering Full ToT, Source Code, and Cost-Effective 5th-Gen Alternative
A senior Russian official claims that the Su-57E could be half as expensive for India compared to the Rafale under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program. This includes full technology transfe...
Indian Army Indigenises 91% of Ammunition, Strengthens War Readiness
The Indian Army has achieved significant self-reliance by indigenising 91% of its ammunition types (159 out of 175 variants), reducing dependency on imports and ensuring sustained firepower for prolon...
South Asia’s Difficult Year
In 2025, South Asia faced multiple geopolitical challenges including ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, which had escalated due to historical disputes and new security concerns. Additionally...
Why the US-led Pax Silica tech alliance snubbed India
The United States has launched the Pax Silica technology alliance without including India, marking a shift towards control of global AI technologies. The alliance aims to reshape geopolitical power dy...
China Disrespects India's Territorial Integrity With Expansionist Agenda: Ex-Diplomat KP Fabian
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian has criticized China's territorial ambitions towards India, particularly highlighting the region of Arunachal Pradesh. In an interview with ANI on December 24, 2025, F...
IAF Evaluates Russian S-500 Air Defence to Neutralise Emerging China-Pak Stealth Fighter and Hypersonic Missiles Threats
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is considering the acquisition of Russia's S-500 missile system as a defensive measure against emerging threats from Chinese and Pakistani stealth fighter capabilities and h...
How Pinaka LRGR-120 Marks Indian Army’s Major Doctrinal Transition from Volume Saturation to High-Precision Strike Capabilities: Report
India's new Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) signifies a significant doctrinal shift for the Indian Army from volume saturation tactics towards high-precision strike capabilities....
38th Strategic Dialogue Deepens India-France Collaboration For ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ & Indigenous Manufacturing Goals
India and France reaffirmed their strategic partnership during the 38th India–France Strategic Dialogue. The dialogue focused on strengthening collaboration towards India's self-reliance goals ('Atman...
The First Batch of Bharat Designed & Manufactured Weapons Produced For Delivery In 2026 By SSS Defence
India has reached an important milestone towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing with the completion of the first batch of weapons designed and manufactured entirely within India. The weapons, ...
General Dwivedi's Drone Revolution: Indian Army's Swarm-Powered Battlefield Shift
Under General Upendra Dwivedi’s leadership, the Indian Army has undergone significant reform by integrating unmanned aerial systems into its strategic doctrine. Drones are transitioning from experimen...
Apollyon Dynamics Delivers Army's Mobile Drone Lab: 100 FPV Units Monthly
Indian defence technology startup Apollyon Dynamics has supplied the Indian Army with a Mobile Drone Lab capable of producing over 100 FPV drones monthly. The lab, based in Hyderabad and founded by BI...
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