Capitalising on the strategic advantages demonstrated during the recent Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army has accelerated a proposal to procure approximately 850 kamikaze drones, formally known as loitering munitions.
This move is designed to bolster the force's offensive and counter-terror...
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Facing critical airframe fatigue across its fleet and stringent operational restrictions from Washington, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has initiated advanced technical negotiations with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).
The proposed partnership aims to secure a comprehensive survival package...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is actively engaged in a significant modernisation programme to overhaul its rotary-wing combat capabilities.
In a strategic move to align with contemporary warfare requirements, the IAF is preparing to retire its fleet of Soviet-origin Mi-35 attack helicopters...
Joint forces on Monday arrested a militant associate with arms and ammunition in J&K’s Pulwama district.
Police said that joint forces, including Awantipora police, 185 battalion of CRPF and 50 Rashtriya Rifles, carried out a search and cordon operation (CASO) in Wuyan Khrew area of Pulwama...
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is actively evaluating a significant proposal to revise the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) authorised fighter squadron strength, potentially raising the benchmark from the long-standing 42 to 50 or higher.
This strategic reassessment is largely driven by critical...
The Pakistan Navy on Sunday (December 21, 2025) received the second MILGEM class ship constructed by Turkiye under a transfer of technology agreement between the two countries. The commissioning ceremony of PNS Khaibar was held at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard. Turkiye President Recep Tayyip...
Indian Navy can now add more muscle to its anti-submarine capabilities with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) delivering the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) Anjadip on Monday.
This is the third in a series of eight such platforms being built at the...
Defence Minister Oversees Strategic MoU Signing Between DRDO and Rashtriya Raksha University for R&D
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday joined the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the DRDO and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) for research, training and technology support for defence and internal security, an official said.
The MoU between Defence Research &...
A dedicated hypersonic missile defence layer will form a critical pillar of ‘Operation Sudarshan Chakra’, India’s ambitious multi-layered air and missile defence initiative.
Sources familiar with the development have confirmed that this advanced capability is being designed to counter...
The Indian Army has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), New Delhi, to work jointly on the development of software and artificial intelligence-based solutions for defence-related applications.
The collaboration aligns with the...
China has reportedly commenced the construction of its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, a significant milestone in its naval modernisation programme.
Recent satellite imagery from late 2025 confirms activity at the Dalian Shipyard, where large hull modules and containment structures...
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.), on Sunday, exhorted the National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets to imbibe the 'Nation First' spirit in both thought and action, reminding them that true service to the country begins with character, commitment, and a sense of...
The personnel onboard the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sarthak, on Sunday, held a special meditation session to mark the World Meditation Day at King Abdulaziz Port in Saudi Arabia's Dammam.
Earlier in the day, ICG Ship Sarthak sailed into King Abdulaziz Port in Saudi Arabia's Dammam for a...
