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Indian Navy and Army Set to Induct Indigenous Long-Range Cruise Missiles Boosted by Manik Engine Tech Soon
India is set to enhance its strategic strike capabilities with the induction of domestically developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) and its naval variant, both powered by advanced Ma...
Apollo Micro Systems' IDL Explosives Secures License For Indigenous HMX, TNT Production
Apollo Micro Systems Limited (AMS), based in Hyderabad, has achieved a significant milestone by securing a 15-year Industrial License for its subsidiary, IDL Explosives Ltd., under the Industries (Dev...
Indian Army To Buy 850 Kamikaze Drones Worth ₹2,000 Crore
India's Ministry of Defence is considering the procurement of 850 kamikaze drones at an estimated cost of ₹2,000 crore. The move follows lessons learned from recent military operations and aims to enh...
Indian Army Backs Made-In-India Drones With New MoU
The Indian Army has signed an MoU to promote the development and deployment of domestically manufactured drones for land-based operations. This move reflects their aim to reduce reliance on imported t...
ISRO's Aditya-L1 Stuns Global Scientists: Ahmedabad Payload Confirms 40-Year-Old Solar Theory
India's ISRO has successfully launched the Aditya-L1 spacecraft to observe solar activity from a position at Lagrange Point 1. This mission marks the first experimental confirmation of a four-decade-o...
How IAF Adopting Co-Developer Role To Accelerate Tejas Mk2, Leading Weapons Integration To Ensure Induction Within 4 Years
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is changing its approach in the Tejas Mk2 programme to assume a co-developer role. This new strategy aims to expedite the integration of advanced weapons systems and ensure ...
India Remains Fastest-Growing Major Economy Amid Global Slowdown: PM Modi In Oman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of India's economic resilience despite a global slowdown at the Maitri Parv program in Muscat, Oman. He emphasized that recent data indicates India's growth rate exc...
Air Power Has Emerged As A Decisive Force In Today's Warfare: Defence Minister
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke at an Air Force Commanders' conference, praising the Indian Air Force for its performance during Operation Sindoor. He emphasized India’s capability of exec...
Post Validation Tests PARLAY Tactical Ballistic Missile Set For Early Induction Into Armed Forces
India's DRDO has completed successful salvo user trials of the Pralay tactical ballistic missile off the Odisha coast on December 31, 2025. The trials involved launching two canisterised missiles in q...
CISC Underscores Strategic Importance of Critical Minerals For Defence Preparedness And Viksit Bharat 2047
The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) in collaboration with IP Bazzaar held a closed-door roundtable discussion, Tech Talk, on 'Minerals That Matter: Geopolitics, Sovereignty & Value Chai...
Is India fuelling an arms race in Asia or closing a deterrence gap?
India approved major defense packages worth $30 billion in 2025, which might signal the beginning of a regional arms race according to some observers following the recent clash with Pakistan. Others s...
IAF Seeks Indigenous Loitering Munitions to Neutralise Enemy Air Defence After Success with HAROP Systems in Op Sindoor
The Indian Air Force (IAF) seeks indigenous loitering munitions for neutralizing enemy air defenses after achieving success with HAROP systems during Operation Sindoor in May 2025....
In FY 2025-26, Till Dec, Defence Ministry Signed Capital Contracts Amounting To ₹1.82 Lakh Crores: Govt
The Indian Defence Ministry has signed capital contracts worth ₹1.82 lakh crore (approximately $21 billion) up to December 2025, aiming to modernise and enhance the readiness of its armed forces in re...
Everything You Need to Know About the PRALAY Tactical Quasi-Ballistic Missile, Successfully Tested By DRDO
DRDO conducted a successful test of two Pralay missiles from a single platform off the Odisha coast on December 31, 2025. The launch demonstrated the missile's accuracy and operational readiness, high...
A Partnership Tested: India-Russia Ties In Sanction-Hit World
India and Russia's relationship was tested in 2025 amid increased conflicts, sanctions, and trade tensions. Western nations imposed stricter sanctions on Russia due to the Ukraine conflict, including ...
From Warmth To Brinkmanship: India-US Ties Tested In Trump 2.0
India and the US experienced a year in 2025 marked by both public warmth and underlying tensions, including trade disputes and strategic uncertainties, as President Donald Trump's second term introduc...
'Joke of India's National Security': Jairam Ramesh Slams Centre After China Claims Role In Mediating India-Pak Conflict
Congress Member Jairam Ramesh has criticized the Indian government following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's assertion that Beijing mediated during an India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025. Ramesh re...
IOL signs collaboration agreement with SAFRAN to manufacture two high-precision, combat-proven systems in India
India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has signed a significant collaboration agreement with French company SAFRAN. This move is part of the Make-in-India initia...
GRSE Delivers Anti-Submarine Warfare SWC 'Anjadip' To Indian Navy
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) has delivered the INS Anjadip, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Indian Navy. This marks GRSE's fifth warship delivery in 2025. R...
ISRO Will Be Able To Conduct 20-25 Launches Per Year From The 2nd Spaceport At Kulasekarapattinam
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expanding its capabilities with the construction of a second spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu. This site will be able to support up to 20-...
Pakistan Restores Jacobabad Hangar Roof Seven Months After Indian Operation Sindoor Strikes
The hangar roof at Pakistan's Shahbaz Airbase in Jacobabad has been repaired and reinstalled seven months after damage caused by Indian airstrikes in May 2025. The restoration marks a significant step...
Agnikul Cosmos Validates Electric Pump-Fed Engine In Successful Hot-Fire Test, Eyes Agnibaan Milestones
Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos has successfully test-fired its innovative 3D-printed, single-piece rocket engine, marking a significant milestone in India's private space sector. The electric pump-fed e...
President Made It A Priority To Be A Peacemaker: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Claims Trump Stopped Indo-Pak Conflict
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted at a press conference on December 20, 2025, the Trump administration's efforts to mediate in international disputes. He emphasized the role of the United ...
'India's BRICS Chairmanship Will Seek To Bring Global Welfare,' EAM Jaishankar Says
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted at the launch of India's official website and logo for its upcoming BRICS Presidency in 2026 that India aims to utilize its chairship to enha...
Canada's PM Carney To Visit India As A Push For Trade Diversification Amid U.S. Tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney intends to visit India to strengthen bilateral trade ties as US tariffs under President Trump escalate. This follows a period of strained relations after Canada's 2...
Chancellor Friedrich Merz: India-EU FTA Essential To Unlock India-Germany Ties; India Is Germany's 'Partner of Choice'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted the importance of an India-EU Free Trade Agreement during a joint press conference in Gujarat, India. He emphasized that such an agreement is crucial to un...
India-France 120 kN Engine Partnership to Establish Complete Aero-Engine Testing Ecosystem in India
India and France are nearing a significant agreement to co-develop a new 120 kN-class aero-engine. The focus now is on swiftly establishing an extensive testing ecosystem within India to support the e...
Navy's MiG-29K Completes NASM-MR Integration: Interfaces Validated
India has successfully integrated its Medium Range Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-MR) onto the MiG-29K aircraft used by the Indian Navy. This achievement signifies validation of all electrical and mechanical...
Vanar Robots Develops Indigenous Humanoids for Defence, Civilian Use
Mumbai-based Vanar Robots, established in 2024, has become a leading player in India's robotics sector by focusing on the development of indigenous humanoids. The company emphasizes research and innov...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Invites India, Australia To G7 Critical Minerals Summit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent invited India and Australia to attend the G7 finance ministers' meeting focused on securing critical minerals supply. The inclusion of these two countries highlig...
Several Middle Eastern Countries Explore Indian Artillery Systems After Successful ATAGS Export to Armenia
India's defense export sector is gaining momentum following the successful deployment of its locally developed Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) in Armenia, prompting interest from multiple ...
GE Engine Delays Stall TEJAS MK-1A Program, Crippling IAF Squadrons
Reports indicate severe delays in supplying GE F404 engines for India's TEJAS MK-1A fighter jet program, affecting Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's production timelines. Only about five engines had bee...
The price of flattery: how Modi’s bad bet on America has cost India
This article, written from an analysis perspective five years after a tense 2020 standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley, critiques Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strategic ali...
Trump Issues A Stark Warning of More Tariffs If India Continues Russian Oil Imports; Says 'PM Modi Knew I Was Not Happy'
US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States may impose tariffs on India if it continues purchasing oil from Russia. Speaking aboard Air Force One, he stated that Prime Minister Narendr...
Indian Army Seeks Next-Gen AESA-Based Multimode Multifunction Weapon Locating Radar (MMLR) For Integrated Battlefield Threat Detection
The Indian Army plans to introduce a next-generation radar system designed for detection and identification of battlefield threats. This new multimode multifunction weapon locating radar, MMLR, will u...
ADA Issues SoW For AMCA Rear Fuselage Design, Boosting India's Stealth Fighter Push
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has issued a Statement of Work for the detailed design and engineering of the rear fuselage of India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This marks a si...
IAF Strategically Shelves Standalone C-130J Buy for Special Forces, Eyes Massive MTA Tender Instead
The Indian Air Force has stopped plans to acquire six standalone C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and will now pursue these requirements through a larger Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) tender. This str...
India Accelerates Indo-Israeli Defence Ties With $8.7B Missile Package For IAF
India has approved an $8.7 billion defence procurement deal from Israel for the Indian Air Force, primarily including SPICE-1000 precision-guided bombs and potentially Rampage, Air LORA, Ice Breaker m...
India’s military upgrade to counter regional threats gathers pace
India continues its military modernization efforts aimed at addressing external threats and accelerating the deployment of weapon systems. Last year, the government approved three significant defense ...
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces India's First Bullet Train Launch In 2027
Indian Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that India will launch its first bullet train by August 15, 2027 as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project. The E10 ...
Intel flags Bangladesh elections, ISI push as biggest security challenge for India’s northeast
Security agencies are facing significant challenges with deteriorating conditions in Bangladesh and renewed destabilization efforts by Pakistan (ISI). These issues pose substantial security risks to I...
Russia Completes Delivery of 'TVS-2M' Nuclear Fuel To India
Russian technicians have completed the shipment of TVS-2M nuclear fuel required for Unit-3 at India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant under a 2024 contract with ROSATOM. The fuel was manufactured by RO...
India-Japan strategic convergence in the Indo-Pacific
The strategic partnership between India and Japan within the Indo-Pacific region has become an established reference point in discussions about regional stability and democratic influence. The article...
MoD Awards PLR Systems ₹1,108 Cr CQB Carbine Deal For 1,70,000 Units
The Indian Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth approximately ₹2,770 crore for the supply of over 4.25 lakh Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines on December 29, 2025. PLR Systems Private Limited...
India and UAE condemned attack on Putin’s house that “never happened.” Zelenskyy asks: Where’s their condemnation of killed Ukrainian children?
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine has criticized India and the United Arab Emirates for condemning an alleged attack that never occurred on Russian President Putin’s residence, while questioning why simi...
India’s Triple Game – USA, EU and Russia: A Summary of 2025
In 2025, India continued its foreign policy approach of maintaining good relations with the US, EU, and Russia while avoiding clear alignment with any single global power. Key events included a failur...
India tests Pinaka long-range guided rocket
On December 29, India successfully conducted the initial flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur. The test validated a maximum strike range of 120 ...
India's water crunch brews risks for beverage giants
India faces significant water scarcity issues with only 4% of global freshwater supporting 17% of the world's population. The situation in Rajasthan exemplifies this broader national crisis, posing su...
Govt Approves Proposals To Overhaul T-90 Tanks & Mid-Life Overhaul of Mi-17 Helicopters
The Indian government's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has endorsed a package of defence proposals worth approximately ₹79,000 to ₹80,000 crore. This includes substantial upgrades and the mid-life ...
India Acknowledges Sukhoi Superjet's High Efficiency, Matching Foreign Rivals: UAC
Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced that India acknowledges the high efficiency and reliability of the Sukhoi Superjet, matching or surpassing foreign competitors. This development is...
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