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PTI · 2026-09-01T08:13:39+0530

The government is considering liberalisation of foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in the defence sector to further attract overseas investors, an official said on Monday. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is holding stakeholder consultations on the subject. “Some...

PTI · 2026-09-01T08:11:28+0530

India on Monday rejected the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s order setting aside its decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, saying the “illegally-constituted” body has no jurisdiction to comment on New Delhi’s sovereign decisions. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-09-01T08:03:00+0530

Following the combat success of the S-400 Triumf during Operation Sindoor, the Russian government has presented a comprehensive proposal to the Indian Ministry of Defence to supply five additional squadrons of the advanced surface-to-air missile system. Valued at over ₹50,000 crore, this offer...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-09-01T08:02:00+0530

The Indian Army has initiated a long-pending major overhaul of its indigenous Arjun Mk-1 main battle tanks. Six years after the first batch was scheduled for deep maintenance, a pilot project has commenced at the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) in Avadi, Chennai, under the state-owned Armoured...

Raghav Patel · 2026-09-01T08:01:00+0530

India and the United Kingdom are on the verge of finalising a landmark agreement to jointly develop Integrated Full Electric Propulsion (IFEP) systems for the Indian Navy. This cutting-edge technology is designated to power four upcoming Landing Platform Docks (LPDs)—massive amphibious assault...

RonitBisht · 2026-09-01T08:00:00+0530

Just days after India and China held high-level border discussions in Beijing, the Chinese government announced the dismissal of two of its most senior military commanders. Between August 28 and 29, 2026, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress officially removed General Zhang...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-09-01T07:58:00+0530

A recent strategic commentary published in The Diplomat by Pakistani analysts Abdul Moiz Khan and Syeda Saba Batool has argued that the Indian Navy’s ongoing integration of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile across its surface combatants risks destabilising maritime security in South Asia...

shamsher · 2026-09-01T07:57:00+0530

The progression of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Tejas Mk1A fighter jet programme heavily depends on the timely arrival of GE Aerospace's F404-IN20 turbofan engines. With August 2026 now over, the defence community is closely monitoring the latest delivery timelines. However, there has been no...

Chandresh · 2026-09-01T07:56:00+0530

In a major step toward modernising its combat aviation, Uzbekistan has publicly showcased its first batch of six Chinese-built Chengdu J-10CE multirole fighter jets. This development officially makes Tashkent the second international operator of the aircraft after Pakistan, as the Central Asian...

shamsher · 2026-09-01T00:23:04+0530

Prior to 2022, the Indo-Russian BrahMos supersonic cruise missile had not secured a single international buyer. Fast forward to today, and the weapon system has evolved into a highly coveted asset on the global arms market. Following a landmark acquisition by the Philippines, Vietnam has...

Raj Basu · 2026-08-31T23:58:22+0530

As India continues to fortify its multi-layered air defence network with the Russian-made S-400 Triumf and the indigenous Project Kusha (Extended Range Air Defence System), a unique tactical question frequently arises: could these surface-to-air systems be modified to strike ground targets...

M S Chatterji · 2026-08-31T23:09:16+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently working to manufacture the British MBDA Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) in India to serve as its primary close-combat weapon. This missile is set to become the standard choice for an expanding roster of fighter jets, including the...

IANS · 2026-08-31T21:39:20+0530

The visiting National Defence College (NDC) delegation from India called on Maldives’ Minister of Defence and National Service, Hassan Rasheed, discussing bilateral defence cooperation and regional security. “The NDC Delegation called on the Minister of Defence and National Service. The...

IANS · 2026-08-31T21:30:06+0530

The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, in a move aimed at strengthening the force’s deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue capabilities. The Navy said the...

IANS · 2026-08-31T20:58:22+0530

In a major defence export deal, one of the largest-ever in Israel's history, Israel and Greece on Monday signed the giant 'Achilles Shield' deal, under which Israel will establish a multi-layered defence system in Greece, which includes Israeli systems architecture, including the 'David's Sling'...

Raghav Patel · 2026-08-31T12:13:44+0530

As India pushes forward with its homegrown Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, which targets a prototype flight by 2029, a vital strategic question is taking shape: how should the nation approach sixth-generation combat aviation? Recent developments highlight New Delhi's delicate...

Chandresh · 2026-08-31T11:57:12+0530

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh has strongly affirmed that traditional manned fighter jets will continue to play a vital role in modern combat, despite the rising prominence of autonomous systems. Addressing the India Defence Conclave hosted by BharatShakti in New...

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Indian Government Plans Further Easing of FDI Norms in Defence Sector to Attract Overseas Investment

Citing Lack of Jurisdiction, India Dismisses Permanent Court of Arbitration Order on Indus Waters Treaty Suspension

After Op Sindoor Success, India Evaluates Russian Offer for 5 More S-400 Squadrons with Joint Production Option

Indian Army Begins Long-Delayed Overhaul of Arjun Mk-1 Tanks with Pilot Project at HVF Avadi, Adding 26 Mk-1A Upgrades

India, UK Plan to Co-Develop Integrated Full Electric Propulsion for Indian Navy Landing Platform Docks

How Massive Chinese Military Shakeup Complicates India’s Assessment of PLA Intentions Along the LAC

Why India is Expanding Naval BrahMos Arsenal to Counter Two-Front Threats in IOR, Not to Provoke Pakistan

Did HAL Receive Two F404 Engines Scheduled for August 2026 Delivery? Absence Of Public Confirmation Raises Doubts

Uzbekistan Confirms Induction of Chinese J-10CE Jets to Replace Ageing Soviet Fleet, Bangladesh Could Be Next

Analysis Why Southeast Asian Nations Are Choosing India’s Combat-Proven BrahMos to Deter Chinese Maritime Expansion

Analysis Like Russia, Should India Repurpose S-400 and Project Kusha for Land Attack? Technical Feasibility vs. Operational Reality

Opinion How a Low-Cost VSHORADS Air-to-Air Variant Could Complement IAF’s High-End ASRAAM Fleet

Indian National Defence College Delegation Meets Maldives Defence Minister to Discuss Bilateral Strategic Security Cooperation

Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous Diving Support Vessel INS Nipun to Strengthen Deep-Sea Submarine Rescue Operations

Israel and Greece sign giant 'Achilles Shield' defence deal to tackle 'common regional challenges'

Analysis India’s 6th-Gen Fighter Dilemma: Balancing GCAP and FCAS Options Against Tech Transfer, Budget Risks, and Indigenous AMCA Priorities

"Drones Can’t Win Wars Alone": IAF Chief Highlights Irreplaceable Role of Manned Jets and Human Judgement

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