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2026-01-18 18:30 UTC
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Taiwan to fortify critical facilities and ramp up ammunition output to ward off PLA pressure
Taiwan plans to strengthen defenses at key facilities and increase ammunition production as part of its strategy against mounting pressure from the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Taiwanese Vice-Premi...
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...
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...
Greenland says it should be defended by Nato, rejects any US takeover
Greenland's government has emphasized its desire for a Nato-led defense mechanism and reiterated its opposition to President Trump's suggestion of U.S. control over the island. The island values NATO’...
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...
Hanwha Enters US Navy's Unmanned Surface Vessel Market ... Fires Back at Hyundai Heavy Industries
South Korea’s Hanwha Group has announced its intention to enter the unmanned surface vessel market for the US Navy. This move is seen as a direct response to competitor Hyundai Heavy Industries. The d...
DRDO Successfully Conducts Salvo Launch of Two Pralay Tactical Ballistic Missiles As Part of User Evaluation Trials
On December 31, 2025, the DRDO successfully launched two Pralay tactical ballistic missiles in quick succession off the coast of Odisha. This salvo launch was part of ongoing user evaluation trials an...
DRDO Readies Early 2026 Trials For ASTRA MK-2 With Enhanced 200 km Dual-Pulse Motor
The DRDO plans trials for the upgraded ASTRA MK-2 Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) in early 2026. The new version features a sophisticated dual-pulse rocket motor, extending its range t...
Defence Secretary Holds Talks With Vietnam Envoy On Defence Cooperation Initiatives
India's Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, met with Vietnam's Ambassador to India, Nguyen Thanh Hai, in New Delhi to discuss advancing defence cooperation under the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Str...
IAF Fast-Tracks Indigenous Stealth Programme to Render S-400 Invisible to China-Pak Spy Satellites
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched an indigenous project aimed at making their S-400 Triumf air defense systems invisible to the space-based surveillance capabilities of China and Pakistan. This ...
DRDO Developing Long-Range Loitering Cruise Missile for IAF, Offering Real-Time Surveillance & Man-in-the-Loop Capabilities
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing a new long-range loitering cruise missile system for the Indian Air Force (IAF). This advanced weapon system will feature real-ti...
‘Europe must change its understanding of modern warfare,’ EU defence chief says
The EU's defence chief expressed concern over inadequacies in the bloc's response to drone incursions into member states' airspace, which are altering warfare doctrines. He suggested that the EU could...
Keir Starmer Could Send British Troops to Greenland to Guard the Arctic
Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party in the UK, has hinted at the possibility of deploying British troops to Greenland to reinforce security in the Arctic region, potentially aligning with US stra...
Defence Minister Extends Greetings On DRDO Day, Highlights Role In Strategic Autonomy
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for their dedication and scientific accomplishments on DRDO Day. He highlighted how these efforts cont...
Irish Prime Minister dismisses claims that China poses a threat
The Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) has dismissed a statement made by an intelligence officer of the Irish Defence Forces claiming that China is a hostile state. The government position remains oppos...
MOD outlines RFA pay reform talks
The UK's Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated discussions aimed at reforming pay structures, crewing models, and fleet support for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). These reforms were prompted by co...