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PTI · 2026-03-27T19:08:54+0530

The Andhra Pradesh police has arrested 12 people with suspected terror links following a coordinated multi-state operation. Special teams were deployed in Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Telangana and Rajasthan to arrest the suspects, police said on Wednesday. “Multiple teams...

PTI · 2026-03-27T19:04:15+0530

India and China achieved “remarkable” development in the last few decades because of their “hard work” not due to the “generosity” of others, Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong said on Thursday, rejecting claims that outside powers fuelled Beijing’s economic rise. Xu’s remarks are largely seen as a...

IANS · 2026-03-27T18:59:43+0530

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Friday granted acceptance of necessity (AoN) for various proposals to buy military hardware worth an estimated cost of about Rs 2.38 lakh crore. For the Indian Army, approval was accorded for the Air Defence...

IANS · 2026-03-27T18:56:13+0530

The Ministry of Defence on Friday signed contracts, worth a total of Rs 858 crore, for the procurement of the cutting-edge Russian Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and a maintenance contract with Boeing for the depot-level inspection of P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft of the...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-27T14:23:17+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking a significant step towards modernising its conventional weapons stockpile by inviting domestic innovators to upgrade its traditional munitions. Through the ADITI (Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX) framework, the IAF is challenging the...

RonitBisht · 2026-03-27T12:09:37+0530

Following the intense aerial clashes of Operation Sindoor in May 2025, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has initiated a sweeping transformation of its combat strategy. Prompted by the reported destruction of multiple fighter jets and a critical Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-27T11:33:46+0530

The landscape of military startups in India is rapidly expanding. Recently, Vadodara-based Svaayatt Systems Private Limited revealed the creation of the SGV-500 Scorpion, an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) capable of navigating multiple types of terrain. The firm is currently gearing up to...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-27T11:17:00+0530

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)—the joint sixth-generation stealth fighter project uniting the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy—is navigating a highly turbulent phase. While initially forged as a tightly knit trilateral alliance, the ambitious initiative is now grappling with funding...

Raj Basu · 2026-03-27T10:27:53+0530

The Indian Army has taken a significant step in modernising its combat capabilities by establishing six new 'Shaurya Squadrons'. These specialised drone units have been directly embedded within the Army's armoured regiments to provide critical support in real-time surveillance, electronic...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-27T00:20:42+0530

In a major step to strengthen its naval forces, India is on the verge of approving the "Project 75 Additional" initiative, which will see the acquisition of three new Scorpene-class submarines. This follow-on order aims to deliver vessels rapidly while boosting local manufacturing and securing...

PTI · 2026-03-26T18:45:56+0530

Iran allowed India and a number of other “friendly nations” including China and Russia to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said. Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-26T11:45:35+0530

Top brass from the Indian Air Force (IAF), alongside leaders from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and domestic aerospace industries, convened at the VM Ghatge Convention Centre in Bengaluru on March 11 for the Bharat Aero 2026 conference. Coordinated by the Society of Indian Defence...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-26T09:29:00+0530

New Delhi's aspirations to integrate into Europe's next-generation fighter jet initiative have become a prominent strategic talking point. However, according to German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann, any potential Indian partnership in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) relies entirely on the...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-26T09:28:00+0530

India’s domestic drone sector is experiencing significant growth with the Tango Charlie High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) tactical drone nearing active military service. Developed by the Bengaluru-based startup Cingularity Aerospace, the uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV)—which was previously...

Raj Basu · 2026-03-26T09:27:00+0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has introduced a newly designed Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) concept, marking a significant milestone in India's pursuit of advanced, long-range strike weapons. Showcased as part of the Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) framework, this latest missile...

IANS · 2026-03-26T09:25:52+0530

India’s ability to navigate relationships with multiple, often competing actors, could become a key diplomatic strength, serving as a link between BRICS and the US, which under President Donald Trump viewed the bloc as anti-American and as a potential threat to Washington, a report has...

PIB · 2026-03-26T09:18:39+0530

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in New Delhi on March 25, 2026. Insightful deliberations were held on issues pertaining to defence, infrastructure development and ongoing...

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Massive Police Operation Across India Nets 12 Suspects Linked To ISIS And Al-Qaeda Networks

In veiled dig at US, Beijing says India, China’s growth built on hard work, not generosity

DAC Approves Massive Rs 2.38 Lakh Cr Procurement For Advanced Military Hardware Across Armed Forces

India Signs Two Major Defence Contracts Worth Rs 858 Cr for Tunguska Missile Acquisition and P8I Maintenance

IAF Seeks Indian Private Industry to Develop 200km+ Range EO/IR Guidance Kits for 450kg HSLD Bombs

Analysis After Op Sindoor Losses, How Pakistan Reworking Its Asymmetric Aerial Doctrine To Counter India’s S-400 Air Defence Shield

Indigenous SGV-500 Unmanned Ground Vehicle Set to Demonstrate Precision Firing and Multi-Terrain Mobility for Frontline Combat Roles

India Evaluates Joining GCAP 6th-Gen Fighter Initiative Amid UK Funding Delays and Japanese Strategic Urgency

Indian Army Integrates Shaurya Drone Squadrons With Tank Regiments For Precision Strikes And Enhanced Battlefield Awareness

Naval Group Eyes 3 More Scorpene Submarine Deal under Project 75 as India Prioritises Speed and DRDO AIP Integration

India among five nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by Tehran

HAL and IAF Outline Next-Gen Aircraft Mission Framework for Self-Reliant Indian Defence at Bharat Aero 2026

India’s Future in 6th-Gen FCAS Programme Remains Dependent on Resolving France-Germany Differences, Says German Envoy

Indian Army Set To Order Tango Charlie Tactical UAV After Successful Completion Of High-Altitude ISR Trials

HAL Unveils New Stealthy ALCM Concept for CATS Ecosystem, Larger and More Capable Than Earlier CATS-Hunter

India's Pragmatic Diplomacy Emerges As Vital Bridge Between BRICS And The United States Amid Global Tensions

Ministry of Defence Committee Assesses Border Roads Organisation Progress for Enhanced National Security and Strategic Mobility

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