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Abid Khan · 2026-07-12T09:23:28+0530

The renewed diplomatic and military closeness between the United States and Pakistan is raising serious concerns among strategic experts. The primary worry is that this shifting geopolitical alignment could compromise highly classified Chinese defence technology currently operated by the...

M S Chatterji · 2026-07-12T08:58:46+0530

Recent reports suggesting that Turkey might offload its Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defence systems to a third country have sparked global speculation about potential buyers. Ankara aims to resolve its long-standing dispute with the United States and rejoin the F-35 fighter jet programme by...

Maverick23 · 2026-07-12T08:53:00+0530

GE, unsurprisingly, has been way behind schedule on the deliveries of the F404-IN20 engines to India for the Tejas Mk1A program, with only the 7th engine just delivered by the American aerospace giant barely days ago, after almost 5 years of the signing of the original contract in 2021...

IANS · 2026-07-12T07:35:20+0530

Even as the Indian Navy inducted its sixth advanced stealth frigate on Saturday, concerns remain regarding its plans to expand the fleet to 200 warships by 2035. The Navy's proposal to acquire eight Next Generation Corvettes (NGCs) under Project 28A seems to have run into heavy weather at the...

IANS · 2026-07-11T20:23:43+0530

The Great Nicobar project has assumed greater significance in the aftermath of the Iran war, with the Strait of Malacca continuing to serve as a lifeline for East Asia’s energy and economic flows. The project reinforces India's strategic position at the gateway of the Malacca Strait, a report...

IANS · 2026-07-11T20:19:46+0530

China's July 6 test launch of a long-range ballistic missile coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Jakarta on the first leg of his three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, with both Canberra and Wellington denouncing the missile test, a report has stated. PM...

IANS · 2026-07-11T20:16:19+0530

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Saturday asserted that the force is "self-reliant and adaptive" while mentioning that most of the modern technologies required by the Navy is today 'Made in India'. During an exclusive interaction with IANS after the commissioning...

IANS · 2026-07-11T20:11:00+0530

As INS Mahendragiri was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Saturday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the indigenous stealth frigate would further enhance the strength of India's eastern seaboard, expand the country's blue-water capabilities, and reinforce its strategic presence across the...

Raghav Patel · 2026-07-11T19:49:03+0530

American aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has presented a highly advanced version of its C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This proposal is tailored to meet India’s rapidly growing strategic requirements across the Indo-Pacific region and its high-altitude borders. The...

IANS · 2026-07-11T19:29:03+0530

The Jammu and Kashmir Special Investigation Agency (SIA) said on Saturday that it has secured an Interpol Red Corner Notice against a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist involved in the April 2013 terror attack in the Hygam area of Sopore sub-division. In a breakthrough in its sustained...

IANS · 2026-07-11T19:21:56+0530

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that while emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence are transforming the nature of warfare, conventional military capabilities remain indispensable, stressing that future conflicts may involve AI but will ultimately be won through...

Raj Basu · 2026-07-11T10:13:24+0530

In what is being hailed as a historic milestone for India’s maritime forces, the Indian Navy is laying the groundwork for a massive ₹1 lakh crore investment to expand its fleet. This sweeping modernisation drive encompasses three cutting-edge warship categories: Project 15C destroyers, Project...

Abid Khan · 2026-07-11T09:27:25+0530

Recently, the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) released its 2026 global air power rankings, surprisingly positioning the Indian Air Force (IAF) above China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). This outcome has sparked heavy backlash from Chinese defence experts and...

Chandresh · 2026-07-11T09:13:50+0530

In a major step toward modernising India’s military capabilities, Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) has entered into a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. The collaboration focuses on the joint creation of...

IANS · 2026-07-11T08:52:45+0530

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), which is planning to expand its fleet with modern, state-of-the-art platforms, organised a one-day conference themed "Extending Capability for Distant Horizons" at Coast Guard headquarters in New Delhi on Friday. The conference, inaugurated by Paramesh Sivamani...

Chandresh · Friday at 11:37 PM

In a major push to modernise its frontline combat forces, the Indian Army has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to acquire 450 Carl Gustaf Mark-IV 84mm lightweight rocket launchers. The procurement, which includes necessary accessories, sighting systems, and spare parts, is designed to...

Raghav Patel · Friday at 10:51 PM

India’s prolonged pursuit of a homegrown fighter jet engine is regaining momentum due to ongoing global supply chain issues and soaring costs of imported powerplants. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and its Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) are actively reviving...

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Analysis How Warming US-Pakistan Bonhomie Sparks Fears in China Over Potential Leaks of Highly Classified Defence Tech

Opinion Why India Has No Need for Turkey's Secondhand S-400 Air Defence Systems Amid Resale Speculation

Opinion Powershift & Powerdrift: How GE's Engines Delays & Denials to India will Hand Out a Crucial Financial Lifeline & Opportunity to Russia & Europe

Concerns grow about Navy's acquisition plans as INS Mahendragiri gets inducted

Analysis How Great Nicobar Project Set to Solidify India's Strategic Military Presence Near the Vital Malacca Strait

Analysis PM Modi Constructs New Arc of Trust Across Indo-Pacific Amid Rising Chinese Naval Assertiveness: Report

Navy Chief Swaminathan Highlights Self-Reliance and Rapid Indigenous Tech Adaptation During INS Mahendragiri Commissioning

INS Mahendragiri to strengthen India's maritime reach, bolster eastern seaboard: Defence Minister

Lockheed Martin Offers Upgraded C-130J-30 Super Hercules to IAF with Extended Range, Advanced Avionics and Local Manufacturing

J&K: SIA secures Interpol Red Corner Notice against Hizbul terrorist involved in 2013 attack

AI may shape future wars, but victory will depend on soldiers, national resolve: Defence Minister

Indian Navy Eyes Rs 1 Lakh Cr Push for Next-Gen Destroyers, Stealth Frigates, and Large Surface Combatants Under Projects 15C, 17B, and 18A

Chinese Defence Analysts Strongly Reject WDMMA Ranking Placing Indian Air Force Ahead of the PLAAF

AWEIL and IIT Kanpur Forge a Strategic Partnership to Develop Indigenous Military Drones and Advanced Ballistic Technologies

Indian Coast Guard Hosts Key Conference with Domestic Shipbuilders to Plan Advanced Future Platforms

Indian Army Eyes Procurement of 450 Carl-Gustaf M4 Rocket Launchers From Saab Facility in Haryana

Analysis How GE Engine Delays and Cost Hikes Spark Kaveri 2.0 Revival as India Targets Unmanned and Fighter Propulsion Self-Reliance

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