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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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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...
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...
China Stakes Claim To Kashmir's Shaksgam Valley, Defends Infrastructure Build
India has reaffirmed its territorial control over the Shaksgam Valley located within Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. This position was articulated by Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Ja...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 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...
₹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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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