India on Wednesday declared 2025 as the year of defense reforms, with a focus on rolling out integrated theatre commands to boost tri-services synergy and ensure simpler, time-sensitive military procurement. The broader aim is to transform the military into a technologically advanced force.
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Satellite imagery of Bareilly Air Force Station in Uttar Pradesh has sparked a lively debate within the Indian defence community. The images reveal what appears to be a fighter jet mockup, prompting speculation about its identity and purpose. Is it a decoy of the Dassault Rafale, the indigenous...
Indian shipyards are adopting cutting-edge construction techniques to boost their warship production capabilities and compete with leading Asian shipbuilding giants.
A key strategy in this endeavor is the implementation of advanced modular construction, which has already demonstrated...
In a historic moment, the Indian Army on Wednesday released a Special Day Cover to commemorate the remarkable achievements of its Animal Transport (Mountain Artillery) Units.
The occasion, which witnessed the final march of these iconic units into the annals of military history, was graced by...
The Defence Ministry on Wednesday declared 2025 as the year of reforms and that the aim will be to facilitate establishment of integrated theatre commands to bolster jointness among the three services.
The reform measures would be rolled out to transform the armed forces into a...
Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumed command of the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command on 01 January 2025.
The Air Marshal was commissioned into the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot on 06 December 1986. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy Pune, Air Force Test Pilots School...
As many as 11 Naxalites, including Vimla Chandra Sidam alias Tarakka, who carried a bounty of Rs 1 crore, surrendered before the police in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli on Wednesday. The 11 Naxalites, including 8 women and 3 men, surrendered at Gadchiroli Police Headquarters. They had bounties...
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested four associates of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist outfit from Awantipora area of Pulwama district.
“Police in Awantipora along with security forces have arrested four terrorist associates of proscribed terror outfit JeM in Tral area,” a police...
A recent war simulation conducted by a prominent US think tank paints a concerning picture of a potential long-term conflict between India and China, focused on their disputed border in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh.
The simulation suggests that if China initiates hostilities with the goal of...
As Bangalore prepares to host Aero India 2025 in February, anticipation is building for a compelling display of aerospace and defence technology, with both Russia and the United States expected to showcase their fifth-generation fighter jets.
Reports indicate that Russia is eager to bring its...
India's pursuit of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) under the 4.5-generation category is facing increasing scrutiny as regional threats rapidly evolve.
With China already operating an estimated 200-250 fifth-generation J-20A fighters, and reportedly having another 200 in production, along...
The Indian Navy is set to significantly enhance its operational capabilities with the commissioning of three major platforms – a submarine and two warships – in Mumbai on January 15th.
This move strengthens the Navy's combat readiness in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), a strategically vital area...
The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), the Indian defence research body responsible for developing indigenous jet engines, is aiming for a major breakthrough in India's defence capabilities.
According to a GTRE official once the Dry Kaveri engine with an afterburner section successfully...
