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Raj Basu · Jun 21, 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently facing one of the most critical shortages of combat aircraft in its history. As of mid-2026, the number of active fighter squadrons has dropped to between 29 and 31. This is significantly short of the 42 squadrons officially mandated to successfully...

Raghav Patel · Jun 21, 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in partnership with the Kalyani Group, has officially introduced the highly anticipated second generation of the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8. Building upon the foundational capabilities of the first-generation vehicles—which...

Jaydeep Gupta · Jun 21, 2026

The Zorawar Light Tank project is swiftly transitioning from a single armoured vehicle into a comprehensive family of tracked combat platforms. Tailored specifically for the Line of Actual Control (LAC), this ecosystem aims to become the Indian Army's primary modular solution for high-altitude...

Raghav Patel · Jun 21, 2026

With the Indian Air Force facing significant delays in receiving its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A fleet due to the slow delivery of General Electric (GE) F404-IN20 engines from the United States, public debate has naturally shifted toward finding alternative powerplants. However...

IANS · Jun 21, 2026

The Nilgiri-class advanced, guided-missile, stealth frigate INS Dunagiri, to be commissioned into the Navy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kolkata on Sunday, June 21, is the reincarnation of another warship of the same name commissioned 49 years ago. INS Dunagiri was built by Garden Reach...

IANS · Jun 21, 2026

Operation Sindoor proved to be a historic success due to the nation's self-reliance efforts, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at the headquarters of the Eastern Air Command (EAC) in Shillong, Meghalaya, on Saturday. Defence Minister Singh reached Shillong on Saturday and will celebrate the...

IANS · Jun 21, 2026

The proposed India-Germany submarine partnership extends far beyond a conventional defence procurement deal, reflecting a convergence of strategic interests, industrial cooperation and regional security priorities amid a rapidly evolving balance of power across Asia. For India, the deal creates...

Raghav Patel · Jun 20, 2026

India's premier supersonic cruise missile project is poised for a significant enhancement in its operational capabilities. Dr. Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi, the CEO and Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace, has revealed that developing a BrahMos variant capable of reaching distances of 1,500...

IANS · Jun 20, 2026

A 40-member Indian Army contingent, including two lady officers, on Saturday participated in the opening ceremony of the 23rd edition of multilateral exercise Khaan Quest 2026, at Five Hills Training Area in Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar. The exercise will continue till July 3. “The exercise...

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Analysis Can Tejas and Rafale Rescue the IAF from a Historic Low of 29–31 Squadrons? Exploring Immediate Recovery Plans in 2026

Second-Gen WhAP 8x8 Shifts to a Networked Multi-Role Infantry Vehicle With Heavier Firepower, Hunter-Killer Sights and Expanded Combat Suite

Analysis Exploring How India’s Zorawar Light Tank Is Spawning a Versatile Family of Himalayan Combat Vehicles

Analysis How Replacing GE F404 Engine on Tejas Mk1A Fighters Could Take 5 to 7 Years of Airframe Redesign and Testing

Rebirth Of INS Dunagiri: How India’s New Project 17A Stealth Frigate Outclasses Its Cold War Predecessor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh credits Aatmanirbharta initiatives for the resounding success of Operation Sindoor operations

Imminent Indo-German Submarine Deal Signals a Massive Strategic Shift for Indo-Pacific Security Architecture

BrahMos Aerospace Envisions 1,500-km Supersonic Cruise Missile Variant to Bolster India's Deep-Strike Precision Capabilities

40-Member Indian Army Contingent Joins 18 Nations for Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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