A senior official from BrahMos Aerospace has expressed unwavering confidence in the operational longevity of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, predicting that the weapon system will remain virtually impossible to intercept well into the next decade.
According to the official, the...
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As global conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East evolve into prolonged, industrial-scale wars of attrition, a significant shift is occurring in the global arms trade.
Europe and Israel are increasingly viewing India not merely as a buyer of military hardware, but as a crucial manufacturing...
In a landmark stride toward military self-reliance, the Indian Army is set to become the world’s first armed force to operationally deploy ramjet-powered artillery shells for its 155 mm guns.
This initiative, part of India’s broader Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) campaign, is being developed in...
About 75,000 NCC Cadets participated during Operation Sindoor, assisting the civil administration and providing medical support, Director General Lt Gen Virendra Vats said on Saturday while sharing details of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026.
Lt Gen Vats said that the...
The CPI(M) leadership and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Saturday, condemned the US for what they described as an "imperialist military aggression" against Venezuela, calling for global condemnation and urging the Indian government to take a clear public stand against the action...
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has quietly shelved its proposal to procure six additional C-130J Super Hercules aircraft through a direct foreign military sale, marking a significant pivot in its procurement strategy.
Instead of expanding its existing fleet of 12 tactical airlifters via a...
Opinion Why Private Sector Must Build 250 Tejas Mk2 Fighters for IAF as Overburdened HAL Cannot Ensure Timely Delivery
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has reportedly reached a critical decision point regarding its future fighter fleet.
Following a series of strategic reviews throughout 2025, the requirement for the Tejas Mk2—a medium-weight fighter jet—has solidified well beyond initial estimates.
While earlier...
In a significant development for India’s defence exports, officials from the Hellenic Army General Staff met with representatives of the Tata Group on 12 December 2025 to discuss the potential induction of the WhAP 8×8 armoured vehicle.
The primary focus of the meeting in Athens was to arrange...
Ongoing actions on Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaaf (PTI) party may formally be seen as being initiated by the civilian govt, but the sustained operation points to a well-crafted design and execution; a campaign of legal, security, and institutional pressure designed and configured...
Russia Offers to Equip 8 R-37 VLR AAM Missiles on Each Su-30MKI as India Begins Talks on Procurement
India and Russia have formally commenced diplomatic and technical consultations regarding the acquisition and domestic manufacturing of the R-37M very long-range air-to-air missile (VLR AAM) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
These discussions mark a significant step towards bolstering the...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has granted the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the Indian Army to procure the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR), a system also referred to as Pinaka-III.
This approval marks a pivotal shift in India’s artillery capabilities on the western front...
The Western Naval Command (WNC) on Friday evening issued an update on the ongoing maritime voyage of stitched-ship INSV Kaundinya to Muscat, saying “Under sail, on course”.
“#INSVKaundinya continues her passage across open seas —guided by wind, skill and India’s enduring maritime spirit,” said...
