India's journey toward deploying an indigenous unmanned stealth bomber has reached a major milestone. Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Chairman of the DRDO, has officially confirmed the core specifications of the highly anticipated Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV).
Designed to operate in heavily...
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India’s premier defence research agency is fully prepared to launch the development of the highly anticipated Agni-VI intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), awaiting only the green light from the central government.
Speaking at the recent ANI National Security Summit 2.0, Defence Research...
India is making rapid strides in next-generation strike technology, with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) confirming that its hypersonic glide vehicle program is advancing more quickly than its hypersonic cruise missile counterpart.
Speaking at the recent ANI National...
India has reached a historic milestone in its journey to modernise its military fleet.
The newly unveiled Vikram VT-21, a next-generation tracked combat vehicle developed to replace the Indian Army's ageing Soviet-era BMP-2 fleet, has achieved the highly demanding STANAG Level 5 protection...
Beijing is keeping a close eye on the expanding defence manufacturing partnership between India and South Korea.
According to a recent assessment by the South China Morning Post, Chinese analysts consider these growing ties to be highly sensitive, especially in light of the unresolved border...
A two-day Chief Engineers’ Works Conference of all Border Roads Organisation (BRO) projects in the Eastern Region was held in Guwahati, where key stakeholders deliberated on the road map for the current financial year and formulated effective strategies to achieve the targets set for...
India and Italy explored prospects for further developing industrial cooperation in the defence sector during a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in New Delhi on Thursday. Both ministers discussed ways to further develop mutually beneficial...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that decisive action under Operation Sindoor conveyed an unequivocal global message that India is no longer bound by the old mindset of merely issuing diplomatic statements when terror attacks are perpetrated on its soil.
Addressing a National...
The Punjab Police's Counter-Intelligence, Jalandhar, achieved a major breakthrough by uncovering tactics used by elements to monitor Army movements along the frontier, as it busted a spy ring involved in installing CCTV cameras in sensitive areas.
The investigation has revealed startling...
The Tejas Mk1, born out of a profound drive to establish an indigenous fighter programme, has successfully transitioned from a developmental milestone into an active fleet.
As these aircraft accumulate regular flying hours, the primary focus for India's domestic defence aviation sector is...
In a major step to strengthen India's aerial logistics, the Ministry of Defence recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) to procure three Ultra Heavy Lift Helicopters (UHLHs) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Released on April 28, 2026, the RFI specifies an initial two-year damp lease...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to welcome its fourth S-400 Triumf air defence squadron from Russia by the middle of May.
This progress comes after IAF representatives successfully concluded their final pre-dispatch equipment checks in April 2026.
Procured under a landmark $5.43...
Bengaluru-based startup Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA), a rising player in the "Make in India" initiative, has announced that Thailand is the initial international buyer for its newly rebranded Kaalbhairav Lite autonomous drone, formerly known as the FWD 100 ISR.
Founded in 2022 to...
The brief but intense conflict between India and Pakistan in May 2025, codenamed Operation Sindoor, continues to generate debate regarding the true extent of military damage.
Sparked by a tragic terror attack in Pahalgam weeks prior, the clash saw heavy aerial combat and cross-border strikes...
Bengaluru-based arms manufacturer SSS Defence has unveiled the T12, a new 12-gauge, gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun built to meet the rigorous demands of modern combat.
Marketed as a kinetic kill solution for the modern battlefield, this magazine-fed weapon merges durability with...
India must strengthen cooperation with littoral countries to conduct persistent surveillance across the vast Indian Ocean Region (IOR) through regional frameworks such as the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), it was highlighted on Wednesday.
According...
India emerged as the fifth-largest military spender in 2025, according to the latest annual report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). India’s expenditure rose to $92.1 billion, representing an 8.9% increase from 2024.
The spending spike was largely driven by a...
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