As India nears a final decision on a foreign collaborator to co-develop a 120-kilonewton (kN) thrust engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2, the competition between British manufacturer Rolls-Royce and French firm Safran has reached a critical strategic juncture.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) are conducting the second iteration of Exercise Veer Guardian from 9 to 22 September 2026 at the Jodhpur Air Force Station in Rajasthan.
This bilateral air-combat drill builds on the inaugural edition held in Japan in...
Analysis Record-Setting Ahuti MK-II to Nagastra-1: India’s Push for High-Speed Interceptors and Precision Loitering Munitions
The nature of contemporary combat is undergoing a major shift, with robotic and autonomous weaponry moving beyond basic surveillance to execute highly precise strikes.
Within India, the spotlight is currently on the Ahuti MK-II, a remarkably fast interceptor drone.
At the same time, the...
As modern warfare undergoes a massive technological shift, dominating the electromagnetic spectrum is becoming just as crucial as physical firepower.
The Indian Army understands that future conflicts will be won not merely by fielding large numbers of troops, but by possessing the capability to...
Analysis Beyond Surrender Ceremonies: How Former Maoist Cadres Are Rebuilding Their Lives Through Constitutional Democratic Rights
For decades, the story of Left-Wing Extremism was written through ambushes, landmines, armed squads and funerals. Today, in parts of Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, another story is being written. Its images are quieter -- a former Maoist discussing Gram Sabha rights, surrendered cadres rebuilding...
Hyderabad-based aerospace start-up Zenith Unmanned Systems has achieved a major milestone by successfully operating its Vijay-Z1 drone at 14,000 feet for one hour and 18 minutes.
The performance was recorded during high-altitude trials conducted in coordination with the Indian Army's Eastern...
Nearly a month after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed a key joint defence agreement, former CDS Anil Chauhan on Saturday said such accords may induce “overconfidence” in Pakistan, which may lead Islamabad to make another “miscalculation.”
Delivering a lecture on ‘Threats and Challenges...
The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will display its famous "Dolphin Leap" manoeuvre and also present a new manoeuvre called the Spot Stall Turn at the 2nd edition of the EI Alamein International Airshow at EI Alamein International Airport in Egypt, the Ministry of...
Analysis Beyond Fences and Boots: Inside India’s Three-Tier ‘Smart Border’ Push Against Asymmetric Drone Threats
For more than six decades, India’s territorial security architecture depended primarily on physical barriers, manpower density, and relentless ground patrols.
Today, that conventional framework faces severe operational limits. Barbed wire, concertina coils, and border outposts were engineered...
In a major boost to India's domestic defence manufacturing capabilities, Munitions India Limited (MIL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Drogo Aerospace Private Limited.
Signed in Pune on September 4, 2026, the agreement outlines a strategic collaboration to design...
The Indian Navy is quietly driving a massive internal standardisation initiative for its future underwater fleet.
This strategic transition focuses on developing the upcoming Project-77 (P-77) nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) and Project-76 (P-76) diesel-electric conventional submarines...
Adani Defence Secures 5-Year Pact to Supply Indigenous Ammunition for India’s AK-203 Rifle Programme
Adani Defence and Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Pvt Ltd to supply indigenously produced 7.62x39 mm ammunition for AK-203 assault rifles being manufactured in India, creating an integrated domestic supply chain for the India-Russia rifle programme.
Under the...
Pakistan's history of illicit nuclear networks continues to cast a shadow over its non-proliferation credentials, fuelling concerns over the possible diffusion of dual-use technology, whether intentional or accidental, a report has stated.
That legacy has left Pakistan's nuclear governance...
France and India have steadily deepened their technological, economic and, particularly, military ties since the beginning of the century, with the two countries expanding defence cooperation through high-level visits, naval engagements and regular military exercises, a report has highlighted...
As violence against Baloch civilians continues unabated across Pakistan, as many as four civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces, a leading human rights organisation alleged on Saturday.
These latest incidents come against the backdrop of a growing wave of extrajudicial...
Exercise Veer Guardian, being conducted between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) in Jodhpur, will further enhance interoperability and operational synergy between Indian and Japanese forces, the IAF said on Saturday.
“Ex Veer Guardian 2026 is being...
Pakistan has been consistently recalibrating its terror strategy vis-à-vis India. Based on recommendations made by the Kashmir Study Group, set up at the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) headquarters in Aabpara, Islamabad, following the abrogation of Article 370, Pakistan has introduced several...
