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India's Army Fast-Tracks ₹2,000 Cr Loitering Munitions Buy: 60% Indigenous, Kamikaze Drones To Counter China-Pak Threats
The Indian Army plans to procure loitering munitions worth approximately ₹2,000 crores ($25 million) with a focus on domestic production. The acquisition will follow a fast-tracked procurement process...
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, ...
PM Modi’s Visit to War-Torn Ukraine Was Brave: Ukraine Ambassador to India Says
The Ambassador of Ukraine to India has praised PM Narendra Modi's recent visit to Ukraine as exhibiting tremendous bravery. The diplomatic accolade underscores the perceived importance and risk associ...
PM Modi's Visit to War-Torn Ukraine Was Brave: Ukraine Ambassador to India Says
The Ukrainian Ambassador to India has praised PM Narendra Modi’s visit to war-torn Ukraine as a brave move. The statement highlights the diplomatic efforts to support Ukraine during its conflict with ...
Indian Army Chief confirms full readiness for ground offensive against Pakistan following successful Op Sindoor mobilisation
General Upendra Dwivedi stated that the Indian Army has completed its personnel mobilization during Operation Sindoor and is ready for potential ground operations against Pakistan if necessary....
The thinking behind India’s new China business visa
India has introduced an e-B-4 'Production Investment Business Visa' aimed at Chinese nationals, allowing visits of up to six months with processing times around 50 days. This initiative is significant...
Defence Minister Hails MPATGM Test Success As Aatmanirbhar Bharat Booster
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has praised the successful test flight of the indigenous MPATGM (Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile). The missile, a third-generation fire-and-forget weapon w...
From Kargil Crisis to Global Exporter: India's Ammunition Self-Reliance Triumph
India's ammunition sector has made significant strides from heavy dependence on imports to near self-sufficiency and emerging as a key exporter due to strategic initiatives and national security imper...
India's EU Pivot: Ditching US Tariffs For German Subs And FTAs
India is shifting its strategic focus towards the European Union due to rising tensions with the United States. This pivot includes decreased economic ties with America and increased cooperation with ...
₹30,000-Crore Fighter Jet Engine Deal Nears PM-Led CCS Nod
India's Department of Defence Production seeks final approval for a Rs 30,000 crore deal with Safran to co-develop an advanced fighter jet engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This a...
India To Join PAX SILICA Amid US Tech Trust Signals, Defying Trade Tensions And Tariffs
India is set to join Pax Silica, a strategic initiative led by the United States aimed at creating a secure and resilient silicon supply chain. This move reflects growing technological cooperation bet...
India-Germany Economic Ties To Enter ‘Limitless’ Phase In Strategic Sectors, Says Prime Minister Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz aim to boost economic ties between India and Germany across strategic sectors. The leaders highlighted the importance of their mutual ...
PM Modi Shares Car Ride With German Chancellor Merz, Highlighting Growing India-Germany Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz shared a car ride during Merz's official visit to Gujarat on January 12-13, 2026. This gesture symbolizes the growing personal bond be...
DRDO Successfully Tests Man-Portable Anti-Tank Missile With Top-Attack Capability Against Moving Targets
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested its third-generation 'fire and forget' MPATGM featuring top-attack capability against a moving target. This test, conducted...
India And France Have Accelerated Negotiations For An Expanded Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Ahead of Macron Visit
India and France are intensifying discussions on expanding the Rafale fighter jet deal due to India's urgent need to increase its combat capabilities. The Indian Air Force is pushing for a government-...
India Likely to Receive Fourth S-400 Squadron by May 2026 as Russia Stabilises Supply Chains
The Indian Air Force (IAF) anticipates receiving the fourth squadron of the S-400 Triumf air defence system by late May 2026, as Russian supply chains stabilize. This development is part of India's on...
Report Suggests Pakistan State Machinery Actively Normalising JeM and LeT Operations Under Guise of Political Activity
A report based on dossiers and open-source material indicates that the Pakistani state is allegedly facilitating the operations of terrorist groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Th...
German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties
During his first official visit to India, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss key areas including trade, technology, and green development initiati...
India AI Mission Supercharges Start-Ups, Positions India As Global AI Powerhouse: Experts
Experts at the AI Convergence Summit 2026 in Lucknow praised India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission as a transformative initiative to propel the nation towards global AI leadership by decade’s e...
Trump’s 500% tariff threat is undeclared war on Global South
Donald Trump’s proposed economic measure, embedding a 500% tariff threat on India within the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, is viewed as more than just a sanctions policy. Critics argue it represents...
DAC Clears Induction of More Israeli SPICE-1000 Bombs for Precision Strikes While DRDO Refines Indigenous Gaurav
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement and induction of additional SPICE-1000 precision-guided bombs from Israel to enhance the offensive capabilities of the Indian ...
Pahalgam terror attack mastermind Kasuri boasts of Pakistan Army ties, issues threats to India
Saifullah Kasuri, Deputy Chief of the terrorist organization led by Hafiz Saeed, has boasted about connections to the Pakistani military. This revelation underscores the alleged deep ties between outl...
Indian Navy Set to Induct Record 19 Warships in 2026, Targeting 200-Ship Fleet by 2035
The Indian Navy is set to achieve a historic milestone by commissioning 19 warships in a single year in 2026. This marks the highest number of inductions planned for one fiscal year, contributing to t...
India's ARDE Pioneers Railgun Development For Army's Hypersonic Strike Edge
The Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) of India is developing an indigenous Electromagnetic Railgun system for the Indian Army, marking a significant step towards enhancing its mil...
India's 155mm Ramjet-Powered Artillery Success In Pokhran: Rocket Launchers Doomed?
India has achieved successful test firings of its indigenous ramjet-powered 155mm artillery shells at the Pokhran testing range. These tests position India as a pioneer for operational use of such tec...
Chabahar Crunch: Iran FM's Delhi Visit Eyes US Waiver Renewal Amid Sanctions Storm
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visits New Delhi from January 15-16, 2026, to discuss the future of Chabahar Port amidst expiring U.S. sanctions waiver....
China's Grip on Pakistan Causes Concern in Delhi
The article discusses the increasing Chinese influence in Pakistan and how this development raises concerns for India, especially regarding security and strategic implications. It highlights infrastru...
IAF Seeks G2G Route for 114 Rafale Fighters to Bypass Further MRFA Trials & Fast-Track Delivery as India-France Deal Nears
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pushing for a Government-to-Government route to expedite the procurement of an additional 114 Rafale fighter jets, aiming to bypass further trials and fast-track delivery...
India, France Eye Mega Rafale Deal To Plug IAF Shortfalls
India and France are close to finalizing an agreement for additional Rafale fighter jets to address critical shortages in the Indian Air Force (IAF). The negotiations have intensified ahead of French ...
Hope India Backs Denmark: Danish MP Amid Trump's Greenland Threats
A Danish Conservative MP has condemned President Trump's threats towards Greenland, stressing that any aggression against a NATO ally like Denmark is unacceptable and sets an ominous precedent. Rasmus...
UP Defence Corridor Has Received Investments of More Than ₹34,000 Crore: Defence Minister
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced that over ₹34,000 crore has been invested in Uttar Pradesh's defense corridor nodes, signaling a significant advancement towards India’s self-reliance ...
PM Modi Hails Jaishankar As Key Diplomat Boosting India's Foreign Policy On Birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar's birthday on January 9, 2026, praising his extensive diplomatic service and pivotal role in strengthening India's f...
How Russian Crude Put US-India Trade on Ice
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, India has found ways to benefit economically from importing Russian oil at discounted prices. However, the United States is now exerting pressure on Indi...
Indian Army Raising Dedicated Swarm Drone Regiments for Future Tech-Driven Battlefield Dominance and Surveillance
The Indian Army is raising specialised drone units named 'Shaktibaan' regiments as part of its modernization efforts to gain an edge on future battlefields through technological advancements in survei...
Indian Navy Confirms Induction of 10 Indigenous Drishti 10 Starliner MALE Drones for Enhanced Naval Surveillance
The Indian Navy has announced plans to introduce ten Drishti-10 Starliner Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones aimed at enhancing naval surveillance capabilities, as shared by Chief of the Nav...
India moves toward major Rafale fighter procurement
India is progressing toward the approval for purchasing a considerable number of Rafale fighter jets ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming visit. The Indian Air Force has submitted a pr...
ADA Accelerates AMCA Programme with New SOW for Manufacturing Critical Bulkhead Frame Test Section
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has advanced the development of India's fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) by initiating a new Statement of Work (SOW) focused on manufac...
ARDE Confirms Development of Indigenous Electromagnetic Railgun System to Boost Indian Army’s Long-Range Firepower
The Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in India has confirmed the development of an indigenous electromagnetic railgun system aimed at enhancing the long-range firepower capabiliti...
Pinaka LRGR Fires Back: India's 120km Precision Strike Neutralises Pakistan's Fatah Threat
India has successfully tested its Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) with a range of up to 120 km, developed by the DRDO. This development comes as a response to Pakistan’s advancements in rocket ...
MSME 'Vividh Hi-Fab' Develops Critical Equipment For Handling Nuclear Spent Fuel
A micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) named Vividh Hi-Fab from Vadodara, India has developed indigenous equipment for handling nuclear spent fuel. This achievement marks a significant stride tow...
Indian Navy Bolsters Maritime Might With Drishti-10 Starliner Induction
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi of the Indian Navy has announced that 10 new Drishti-10 MALE RPAs (medium altitude long endurance remotely piloted aircraft) have been inducted, increasing maritime surveilla...
India Launches PARAM SHAKTI: Homegrown 3.1 Petaflop Supercomputing Powerhouse For Defence At IIT-Madras
India has unveiled the indigenous supercomputer PARAM SHAKTI at IIT Madras, marking a significant step in its technological self-reliance strategy under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. The system...
India boosts Southeast Asia military ties, Indo-Pacific role
India is strengthening its military relationships with countries in Southeast Asia through recent agreements involving arms sales and enhanced security cooperation, particularly aimed at increasing In...
India’s Tata Steel, JSW, and SAIL accused of price-fixing in collusion probe
India's Competition Commission found Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and SAIL to have violated antitrust law by colluding on steel selling prices with 25 other firms, risking significant fines. The commission ...
Safran Confirms AMCA Engine Will Be Scalable to 140 kN, Capable of Powering Future Heavier Variants
In a recent announcement, Safran CEO Olivier Andries confirmed that the new turbofan engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) will have a thrust capacity scalable up to 140 kN. This c...
AMCA Rollout In 2028, TEJAS MK-2 To Fly By June: DRDO Chief Gives Major Update
India's DRDO chairman announced key milestones for its indigenous fighter aircraft programs on January 4, 2026, during the TEJAS-25 national seminar in Bangalore. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (...
IAF Chief Hails TEJAS' 25-Year Revolution: A Game-Changer In India's Defence Aviation And Design Legacy
India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its first flight on January 4, 2001. The aircraft flew for about 18 minutes and reached speeds up to 280 knots dur...
Indian Navy Plans to Induct a Warship Every Six Weeks
India's navy plans to commission new warships at a rate of one every six weeks throughout 2026. This strategy aims to enhance maritime strength and stimulate economic growth, reflecting New Delhi's st...
Defence Minister Commissions ICG’s Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’ In Goa
On January 5, 2026, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) first domestically designed and constructed pollution control vessel, Samudra Pratap, at Goa Shipy...
Know All About Indian Army's 'Bhairav' Modern Warfare Force: 1 Lakh Drone Operatives In Action
The Indian Army has developed a modern warfare unit named 'Bhairav', which includes over 100,000 drone operators. This initiative aims to adapt to contemporary conflict requirements and is part of the...
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