Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), India's state-owned manufacturer of armoured vehicles, is reportedly fast-tracking the development of its "Bharat" light tank.
The company is aiming to finalise the tank's design by the end of 2025 and roll out a functional prototype by late 2026.
This...
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The US is seeking to expand its strategic relationship with Pakistan but those ties don’t come at the expense of Washington’s relations with India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Just like India has ties with countries that the US doesn’t, the vice versa applies, Rubio told reporters on...
Bollywood actor Salman Khan is in serious trouble with the Pakistani government after a comment he made recently about Balochistan. According to reports, the Pakistani government declared the actor a terrorist and placed him on the ‘4th Schedule’ of the anti-terrorism law.
This is a significant...
China on Friday said it is willing to view its relations with India from a strategic and long-term perspective, adding the resumption of flights between the two countries from Sunday is a positive measure to promote friendly exchanges between the 2.8 billion people.
India had announced on...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared messages from people in response to his recent letter addressed to the nation during this festive season, emphasising the country’s accomplishments. PM Modi mentioned that he had written a letter just after Diwali, wishing the countrymen and...
Naval Commanders deliberated on issues of operational preparedness, maritime security, capability development, and Tri-Service integration during the second edition of the biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference 2025 which concluded at the Nausena Bhawan. A statement from the Naval spokesperson...
The recent visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Australia – the first by an Indian Defence Minister in 12 years – has elevated the Australia–India relationship from strategic alignment to operational depth, a report highlighted on Friday.
It added that the timing of the visit aligned with...
Four years ago, when the last American military planes lifted off from Bagram Air Base, Pakistan’s generals could hardly contain their jubilation. The Taliban’s triumphant return to Kabul was hailed in Rawalpindi as a vindication of Pakistan’s decades-long regional strategy of cultivating a...
Analysis How India's Tejas Mk2 Poised to Challenge Gripen E for Global Light Combat Market, Low-Cost and 4.5-Gen Capabilities Key
The international market for fighter jets is experiencing a surge in demand as nations seek capable but affordable 4.5-generation aircraft.
In this competitive landscape, India's developmental HAL Tejas Mk2 is being positioned as a direct challenger to Sweden's Saab Gripen E, a long-established...
OSINT How Rafale's Spectra EW Suite Proved Decisive Against Pakistani F-16 AMRAAMs during Op Sindoor, Potentially Saving an IAF Su-30MKI
Newly declassified information regarding Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force's (IAF) retaliatory strikes in May 2025, has highlighted the critical role of the Dassault Rafale's electronic warfare (EW) capabilities.
According to reports from post-operation analysis, a Rafale fighter...
Deliberations on reshaping training philosophy, upgrading infrastructure, and aligning instructional frameworks with the Indian Air Force’s evolving operational requirements took centre stage at the IAF’s Training Command Commanders’ Conference 2025, held recently in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The...
Defence Minister, CDS Chauhan engage apex Army leadership in high-level security preparedness review
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan held a crucial interaction on Saturday with the top leadership of the Indian Army during the ongoing Army Commanders’ Conference, focussing on operational preparedness and future challenges.
The high-level...
India and Japan discussed ways to strengthen maritime cooperation between the two nations during the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri’s port call in the Yokosuka district. INS Sahyadri’s Commanding Officer, Captain Rajat Kumar, met with Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force...
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