During the recent Fleet 2026 maritime exhibition, Russia presented a conceptual model of its Amur-1650 diesel-electric attack submarine, specifically designed to fire BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from underwater.
This presentation highlights Moscow's ongoing strategy to promote the...
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In a historic stride for gender inclusion in the armed forces, the first batch of women cadets trained at the National Defence Academy (NDA) has been commissioned as officers, marking a transformative moment in India’s military journey.
This pioneering group of 17 women, who joined the NDA in...
Pakistan spent decades pursuing a doctrine of strategic depth, using proxy fighters to maintain influence in Afghanistan and ease pressure along its Western frontier.
The situation has since shifted dramatically, with relations with the Afghan Taliban deteriorating into open hostilities marked...
Moscow’s latest proposal to share technology and locally produce the Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter in India is motivated by wider strategic goals, rather than just fulfilling the requirements of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Following Russian President Vladimir Putin's public offer for...
According to recent media reports from the Hindustan Times, India has crossed a critical threshold in national security by successfully concluding the trials of its Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) programme.
This cutting-edge shield is engineered to track and neutralise incoming...
The government has appointed the Indian Army's vice chief, Lt General Dhiraj Seth, as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), to succeed General Upendra Dwivedi upon his retirement at the end of June.
An officer of the Armoured Corps, Lt Gen Seth will become the first officer from the combat...
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), the government said in a statement on Saturday.
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, will assume charge as the next Army chief on June 30, 2026.
The present Chief...
Defence expert Praful Bakshi on Saturday called for the accountability of the Air Traffic Control (ATC) in the initial phase of plane crash cases. According to Bakshi, the ATC's stand always comes later on during the investigation but it never issues an initial statement.
Praful Bakshi's...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday identified the five personnel who lost their lives in the tragic AN-32 aircraft accident at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam, describing them as having made the "supreme sacrifice in the line of duty".
The deceased were named as Squadron Leader Prashant...
At least five IAF personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident while landing at the Jorhat airbase in Assam and burst into flames on Saturday, defence officials said.
According to the IAF, the incident occurred at approximately 10 a.m. after the aircraft landed...
The Indian Army has released an RFI seeking procurement of Anti-Tank guided missiles (ATGM) with man-portable to be handled by a crew of three. While the exact number of requirements is not specified, high emphasis is given to Indian vendors in view of making in India or promoting indigenized...
Top-level French diplomats have stated that the door remains wide open for India to join the Future Combat Air System (FCAS)—a highly advanced sixth-generation stealth aircraft initiative.
However, officials noted that any concrete collaboration hinges entirely on New Delhi stepping forward...
Analysis How Growing J-20 Stealth Fighter Deployments Near LAC Poses New Challenges for Indian Defence
For a long time, China's Chengdu J-20 "Mighty Dragon" was considered a rare, high-tier stealth fighter, assigned only to a few select units within the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
Now, fresh deployment tracking reveals a major shift: the J-20 has quickly evolved from an exclusive...
Next month, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is anticipated to evaluate a critical proposal to equip the Indian Army with a new arsenal of short-range air defence weapons.
The plan involves acquiring roughly 250 Verba Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) launchers alongside 5,000...
Opinion With Emerging 5th-Gen Threats, IAF Must Fast-Track 'Super Sukhoi' to Bridge Gap Until Tejas Mk-2 and AMCA Arrive
The induction of the Su-30 into the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1997 stands as a defining moment in India’s military aviation journey.
Driven by a shifting security landscape—specifically Pakistan's acquisition of F-16s in the 1980s and the rapid modernisation of the Chinese air force in the...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated a range of advanced strategic capabilities, including a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system and a new anti-ship missile, marking a significant milestone in India's indigenous defence programme...
India has established firm, non-negotiable requirements for the prospective purchase of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program.
The government has mandated that the acquisition be strictly rooted in the “Make in India” initiative, demanding deep...
