As India accelerates its development of one-way attack (OWA) drones—commonly known as kamikaze or suicide drones—a significant shortfall in the nation's testing capabilities has emerged.
Unlike standard surveillance uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) that return to base after a mission, these...
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Opinion Why India Must Establish a Dedicated Conventional Rocket Force for Strategic Deterrence Against Evolving Border Threats
India is at a pivotal moment regarding its national security and border defence.
With immediate neighbours actively expanding their military arsenals—such as China’s formidable People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) and Pakistan's newly formed Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC)—the...
During a recent visit to the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a definitive message: India must accelerate its pursuit of advanced air power.
While the nation is making steady...
As the global race to develop next-generation combat aircraft intensifies in early 2026, India is maintaining a careful strategic balance.
While closely monitoring the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)—a joint sixth-generation fighter project between the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy—New...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that India must work in a mission mode to emerge as a global hub of indigenous drone manufacturing in the next few years to ensure strategic autonomy, enhance defence preparedness and make the country Aatmanirbhar in view of the present...
Pakistan's response to the ongoing conflict in West Asia has sparked concerns about the strength and credibility of the Saudi–Pakistan Strategic Military Defence Agreement. Recent events involving Iran, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have revealed cracks in ties long projected as strategic and...
India’s advanced rocket artillery capabilities are increasingly capturing the interest of European militaries as they look for economical solutions to replenish their diminishing armouries.
The Guided Pinaka Mk3, a cutting-edge evolution of India’s domestic rocket family, is currently being...
Opinion As Global Demand Drains Meteor Missile Stocks, Should India Look to Indigenous Astra Family of Missiles for Rafale Armament?
India’s growing fleet of Rafale fighter jets is a central pillar of its strategy to maintain dominance in the skies.
The nation already operates 36 of these aircraft under a 2016 agreement, and has recently ordered 26 maritime variants (Rafale-M) for the Indian Navy, with deliveries expected to...
The Indian Navy has increased the deployment of its warships near the Gulf of Oman and is escorting Indian-flagged ships coming from the Strait of Hormuz region amid heightened tensions in West Asia that have raised concerns over global energy security.
According to government sources...
India's pursuit of self-sufficiency in cutting-edge military hardware is being hampered by antiquated buying methods and inadequate pay for technical experts.
Speaking at prominent events such as the India Today Conclave, retired Lieutenant General Raj Shukla strongly criticised the current...
Analysis From Pakistan to Iran, How Chinese Air Defence Systems Continue to Fail Crucial Real-World Combat in Recent Wars
The recent intensification of the Iran-Israel conflict has brought the combat effectiveness of Chinese-manufactured military equipment under severe scrutiny.
During a recent episode of the defence programme On Cutting Edge, Carice Witte, founder of the SIGNAL Group (Sino-Israel Global Network &...
India's military airlift capabilities are currently navigating a crucial transitional phase.
As the hunt for a future Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA)—a multi-billion dollar contest drawing contenders like Airbus, Lockheed Martin, and Embraer—is still in its tendering stages, and with the Boeing...
India's monumental ₹63,000-crore "Super Sukhoi" modernisation initiative for the Indian Air Force (IAF) has reached a major breakthrough.
The indigenous Virupaksha Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, engineered by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO)...
The escalating conflict in West Asia and its ripple effects on global energy security figured prominently in External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s high-level talks with his counterparts from the 27 European Union (EU) member states in Brussels.
A day after the talks, the Ministry of External...
India on Wednesday donated ship spares to the Seychelles Defence Forces, highlighting New Delhi's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision for inclusive, cooperative, and sustainable security and growth across regions.
According to the High...
Experts from the Defence Forces, academia, industry, and start-ups deliberated on technological advancements and innovative solutions in the areas of Cognitive Spectrum Management and Quantum Technologies at a seminar organised by the Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), an official...
Jammu, March 18 (IANS) J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat said on Tuesday that under its changed counter‑terror tactics, the J&K Police is moving into dense forests and rugged mountains to neutralise terrorists.
Addressing the passing‑out parade of police constables at the STC Talwara in Reasi district, DGP...
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