The Indian Army is poised to significantly enhance its deep-strike artillery capabilities as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) prepares for the crucial long-range validation of the Pinaka Mk3 rocket system.
Initially scheduled for late 2025, these trials have been...
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India Set to Introduce DAP 2025 with Focus on Flexible Indigenous Content Norms and Faster Induction
India’s military procurement framework is preparing for a significant overhaul as the Ministry of Defence finalises the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2025.
A high-level committee, tasked with reviewing the existing DAP 2020, has proposed a series of industry-friendly reforms designed to...
In a significant development for India's aerial surveillance capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has finalised the Bombardier Global 6500 business jet as the designated platform for the nation's new Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and...
The current volatility in Bangladesh is a matter for great concern among patients in need of urgent expert medical attention.
While the country features among India's major visa operations overseas, applications under medical category constitutes a huge chunk.
A Parliamentary Committee report...
Bangladesh is on the edge following the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a top leader of the Bangladesh student uprising last year. While more information on the killers is yet to be revealed, Indian agencies are of the opinion that the killing may be an internal hit.
The murder led to widespread...
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, approved by the Parliament this week consolidates and modernises India's nuclear legal framework with the objective to support the country's clean-energy transition aimed at achieving the...
Eastern Army Commander reviews security along India-B'desh border in Mizoram, Tripura
Amid the volatile situation in Bangladesh, Eastern Command Commander Lt Gen R.C. Tiwari, along with General Officer Commanding Lt Gen Abhijit S. Pendharkar, visited the India-Bangladesh border areas in Mizoram...
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), on Friday, commissioned ICG Ship 'Amulya', the third vessel in the series of eight new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels, at a ceremony held in Goa.
The commissioning marks another milestone in India's push towards strengthening coastal security through...
The fifth edition of Joint Military Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army concluded successfully at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan after two weeks of intensive joint training, officials said on Friday.
Conducted from December 5-18, the...
Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, on Friday, led discussions on constitution of a dedicated body -- Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) -- for the security of vessels and port facilities.
During the meeting, Home Minister Shah emphasised the need to establish a robust port...
The Tejas Mk2 programme is marking a significant shift in how the Indian Air Force (IAF) approaches indigenous fighter acquisition. Moving away from its traditional position as a strict buyer, the IAF is stepping into the role of an active co-developer.
This strategic pivot aims to ensure the...
In a significant move to address the Indian Navy’s looming underwater capability gap, Russia has proposed the transfer of three refurbished Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines to India.
The offer, reportedly valued at under $1 billion, aims to provide an interim solution for the Navy’s...
Opinion Echoes of Mirage 2000: How IAF Risks Walking the Same Path of Delayed Obsolescence for 114 Rafale Fighter Jets
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) deliberates on its critical requirement for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), defence analysts are warning that the service risks repeating a costly historical error.
The proposed acquisition, likely favoring the Dassault Rafale, bears striking similarities...
