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MoD Weighs Raising IAF Strength to 50 Squadrons After Op Sindoor Review and China-Pak Two-Front Threats
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is examining an initiative to enhance the Indian Air Force's authorized strength to 50 squadrons post-operation Sindoor review, amid China and Pakistan dual-front securit...
Operation Sudarshan Chakra to Integrate Dedicated Hypersonic Missile Defence Layer Against Emerging Aerial Threats
India plans to implement 'Operation Sudarshan Chakra', an ambitious initiative aimed at integrating a dedicated hypersonic missile defence system as part of its multi-layered air and missile defence s...
Indian Army signs historic MoU with NSUT to develop indigenous AI and software defence solutions
The Indian Army has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) in New Delhi to collaborate on developing indigenous artificial intelligence and softw...
Why The High-Speed Rail Track Rocket Sled Drogue Parachute Qualification Tests Is An Important Milestone For The Gaganyaan Program
ISRO achieved a significant milestone for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission by successfully completing drogue parachute qualification tests at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory on ...
Bangladesh's Controlled Collapse Fuels Riots, Boosting Anti-India Islamist Forces
Bangladesh is experiencing significant unrest characterized by violent street riots since mid-December 2025 following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a youth leader and spokesperson for the Inqilab Mo...
France Exposes Malicious Disinformation Campaign Targeting India’s 26 Rafale-Marine; Disinfo Campaign Targets Fighter Jet's Capabilities
The French government has disclosed a sophisticated disinformation campaign aimed at undermining India's purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets. The forged documents, exposed by the agency Viginum ...
India's Sea Surveillance Hamstrung As ALH Dhruv Remains Grounded
A significant operational crisis has hit India's maritime surveillance due to the extended grounding of its indigenously produced Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) DHRUV fleet used by both the Navy and ...
India Begins Work On Strategic Nicobar Airport To Boost Defence & Indo-Pacific Security
India has started construction of a strategic airport on the Nicobar Islands aimed at enhancing its defence capabilities and security across the Indo-Pacific region. This initiative emphasizes India's...
Ashni Platoons Emerge As Indian Army Ramps Up Suicide Drone Buys Post-Operation Sindoor
The Indian military is moving forward with plans to purchase 850 suicide drones for their forces after lessons learned from Operation Sindoor in May 2025. The Defence Acquisition Council is expected t...
France Exposes Malicious Disinformation Campaign Targeting India’s 26 Rafale M Defence Deal With Forged Letters
India's acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets is facing another sophisticated online disinformation campaign. France has identified forged letters as part of an attempt to undermine the deal....
Russia to Set Up S-400 Repair Hub in India with Local Partner by 2028, Boosting Critical IAF Readiness Amid Supply Issues
Russian defence company Almaz-Antey will establish an S-400 repair hub in collaboration with an Indian partner by 2028, aiming to enhance the Indian Air Force's operational readiness and reduce depend...
Indian Navy Signals Potential for Additional MH-60R Seahawk Procurement Until Indigenous Naval IMRH is Operational
Admiral Dinesh Tripathi of the Indian Navy has indicated that the navy might procure additional foreign-made MH-60R Seahawk helicopters if its own indigenous Integrated Multi-role Helicopter (IMRH) pr...
Israel Turns to India for Defence Manufacturing Resilience as European Nations Impose Stricter Military Export Controls
In response to heightened geopolitical tensions and stricter military export controls by European nations, Israel is reconfiguring its defense supply chains with a focus on reducing dependence on Euro...
Aero Atoms Has Launched Made-In-India Navigation Chips
Bangalore-based Aero Atoms has introduced indigenous navigation chips aimed at boosting India's self-reliance in aerospace and navigation sectors. These compact, high-precision technologies are design...
BEML's 2025 Strategy: Pivoting To Systems Integration And ₹4,000 Crores Maritime Push
BEML Limited, an Indian engineering and manufacturing company, has announced a three-year strategic plan aimed at transitioning from heavy machinery to systems integration. The strategy targets a 20% ...
When You Look At Foreign Policy, You Must Have Clarity, Make Choices, Have A Game Plan: EAM Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed the need for strategic clarity and decisive foreign policy decisions at the Pune Book Festival. He highlighted that ambiguity is not an option i...
SHANTI Bill Marks Transformational Step In India's Energy, Tech Landscape: MEA
The SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) Bill was passed in both Houses of Parliament on December 18-19, 2025. It aims to drive energy independence ...
Israel Recognises True Ally In India, Pursues Defence Expansion, Rebuild Supply Chain Channel, Amid Global Arms Restrictions
Israel has shifted its defense collaboration focus towards India due to increasing arms export restrictions from Western nations following the Gaza conflict. Nations such as Spain, the Netherlands, Be...
Sudarshan Chakra To Fortify India's Air Defence: Rajnath Singh Urges Vigilance At Air Force Conclave
During the Air Force Commanders' Conclave on December 19, 2025, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the importance of the indigenous Sudarshan Chakra air defence system in bolstering the...
Safran-GTRE to Develop Clean-Sheet AMCA Engine Blending M88 T-REX & 6th-Gen Tech, Matching F414 Size for Easy Retrofit
India is advancing its goal of developing indigenous aero-engine technology by collaborating with Safran Group and GTRE. They are working on creating a new engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircra...
DRDO Plans New Drone Swarms That Function as Floating Antenna Arrays for Electronic Warfare Missions
The DRDO, India's premier research and development organization, is developing new drone swarm technology designed to function as floating antenna arrays for electronic warfare missions. This initiati...
PM Modi's Connections With Putin and Zelenskyy Offer Hope to Leaders in This Part of the World: Estonian Ambassador
The Estonian Ambassador states that Indian PM Narendra Modi's diplomatic approach towards both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is viewed as a positive exam...
Quad Launches Inaugural Indo-Pacific Logistics Network Exercise For Rapid Humanitarian Response
The Quad nations—India, USA, Australia, and Japan—have initiated their first Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN) Field Training Exercise from December 8-12, 2025. The event aims to enhance regional ...
DRDO's STAR Supersonic Missile Advances To Phase-III: From Target Drone To Anti-AWACS Game-Changer
The DRDO’s STAR (Supersonic TARget) missile program has progressed to Phase-III, marking a significant milestone. This phase centers on integrating propulsion, guidance, and control systems into compl...
India's Drone Revolution: AI Shields, Swarm Killers, and Laser Fury Counter Sky Threats
India has made significant strides in defense self-reliance by integrating advanced drone technology into its military strategy, focusing on modernization of infrastructure and doctrines to ensure lon...
DRDO Set to Validate 120km Range Pinaka Mk3 System in Early 2026 Trials as Indian Army Seeks Fast-Track Procurement
The Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) plans to validate the Pinaka Mk3 artillery system with a range of up to 120 kilometers. This validation is scheduled for early 2026, coi...
DRDO Selects Bombardier Global 6500 as Key Platform for India’s New ISTAR Surveillance Programme
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has chosen the Bombardier Global 6500 business jet as a key platform for a new Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnai...
Indian Army's Western Command Validates Indigenous 100 km Kharga Chakra EW-Resilient UAV At Mahajan Range
The Indian Army's Western Command has successfully validated the indigenous fixed-wing Kharga Chakra Electronic Warfare (EW)-resilient Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at the Mahajan Field Firing Range. ...
Understanding SHANTI Bill 2025: Key Reforms Transforming India’s Nuclear Energy and Legal Landscape This Year
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, approved by the Indian Parliament this week aims to consolidate and modernise India's nuclear e...
Echoes of Mirage 2000: How IAF Risks Walking the Same Path of Delayed Obsolescence for 114 Rafale Fighter Jets
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is considering an urgent need for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft, with concerns raised about the potential risks similar to those faced with Mirage 2000 jets. The article d...
HAL Awards ₹640 Crore Maritime Radar Contract To Lotus Advanced Technologies In Partnership With Israeli Defence Firm IAI-Elta
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has awarded a ₹640 crore contract to Lotus Advanced Technologies, based in Gurugram, India. The company will supply advanced AESA maritime patrol radars for the Ind...
PM Modi Achieves A Remarkable Diplomatic Milestone With Foreign Honour From 29 Nations
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Oman's highest civilian award during his state visit on December 18, 2025, marking the 29th top foreign honor he has been bestowed. This highlights Modi's ...
India's Private Space Sector Secures $150M Funding Boost This Fiscal Says INSPACe Chief
Pawan Goenka, Chairman of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), announced at the India Economic Forum that India's private space sector has secured $150 million in f...
Defence Production In India Increases Threefold And Exports Surge In 2024
India's defence production has tripled over the past decade, reaching ₹1.54 lakh crore in FY 2024-25 from ₹46,429 crore in FY 2014-15, Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik announced at...
India’s Strategic 'Quantum' Leap To Sixth-Generation Aerial Superiority
India aims to shift its military aviation strategy from platform-focused development to technology-driven innovation to achieve sixth-generation aerial superiority. The Defence Research and Developmen...
Embraer Fast-Tracks C-390 & E-Jets Talks with India Post HAL’s SJ-100 Pact, Offering Sanction-Free Local Production
India is moving quickly to advance discussions for military and commercial aircraft with Embraer following a deal with HAL. Embraer aims to provide sanction-free local production options for the C-390...
China and Russia seek to deepen defence and security cooperation
The strategic alliance between China and Russia is intensifying, with implications particularly for the Indo-Pacific and European regions. This partnership is likely to exacerbate international tensio...
India's BRICS 2026 Chairmanship: Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, Sustainability As Core Priorities, EAM Declares
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has presented four key priorities for India’s upcoming chairmanship of BRICS in 2026: resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. These princ...
Year of Reforms 2025 Sees India Strengthen Defence Capabilities Under Leadership of PM Modi
In 2025, India's Year of Reforms saw significant advancements in defense capabilities under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The year was marked by the transformation of strategic ambitions into concrete...
India’s Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrence
India's successful test of the K-4 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) marks a significant enhancement in its strategic nuclear capabilities. With a range of 3,500 kilometers, this missile all...
India Inks ₹1,896 Cr Deal For 48 Heavyweight Torpedoes From Italy's WASS
The Indian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Italian company WASS for the supply of 48 heavyweight torpedoes valued at approximately $210 million. The deal is part of broader contracts totali...
Rolls-Royce Pitches Transformative Partnership For India's Indigenous Engine Development
Rolls-Royce has offered a partnership for developing an indigenous 110-130 kN engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft in response to delays with GE Aerospace engines for India’s Light Combat Ai...
S-500 Could Become a Core Pillar of India’s Sudarshan Chakra with Anti-Satellite Defence if Russia Agrees to Export It
Russia has achieved a major milestone by deploying the S-500 Prometheus system for combat duty, potentially making it a core element in India's 'Sudarshan Chakra' defense strategy. This development hi...
TASL, Airbus and DRDO Commence Development of Special C-295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft Variant for Indian Navy
In a move to bolster India's maritime security, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), Airbus, and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have initiated development of a customized va...
NSG's NIDMS: India's Central Weapon Against IED Terror
India has developed the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) through its National Security Guard and National Bomb Data Centre to centralize data on improvised explosive devices and bomb blasts...
Russia To Deliver Fourth S-400 Air Defence System By May 2026
Russia will deliver the fourth S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft missile system squadron to India by end-May 2026, following a ₹40,000 crore contract inked in October 2018. Negotiations initiated as early as...
India’s S-5 SSBN Programme Advances with Reports of Twelve MIRV-Equipped ICBMs for Extended Range Deterrence
India is advancing its nuclear triad by progressing the S-5 class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) program. This development includes reports about twelve Multiple Independently-targetable Reentry V...
Army Chief reveals majority of terrorists neutralised in 2025 were of Pakistani origin amid declining local recruitment
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated that 65% of the total terrorists eliminated in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2025 were of Pakistani origin. This observation comes alongside a decline in ...
Ukraine Ambassador Praises Modi's War-time Visit, Zelenskyy to Visit India
The Ukrainian ambassador has expressed commendation for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit during the ongoing war in Ukraine. Additionally, it is reported that the President of Ukraine, Volod...
Indian Artillery Systems Spark Middle Eastern Interest Post-Armenia Success
India's ATAGS artillery system has gained international interest following successful deployment in Armenia. The 155mm/52 calibre howitzer developed by DRDO, Bharat Forge, and TATA Advanced Systems is...
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