Four years ago, when the last American military planes lifted off from Bagram Air Base, Pakistan’s generals could hardly contain their jubilation. The Taliban’s triumphant return to Kabul was hailed in Rawalpindi as a vindication of Pakistan’s decades-long regional strategy of cultivating a...
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Analysis How India's Tejas Mk2 Poised to Challenge Gripen E for Global Light Combat Market, Low-Cost and 4.5-Gen Capabilities Key
The international market for fighter jets is experiencing a surge in demand as nations seek capable but affordable 4.5-generation aircraft.
In this competitive landscape, India's developmental HAL Tejas Mk2 is being positioned as a direct challenger to Sweden's Saab Gripen E, a long-established...
OSINT How Rafale's Spectra EW Suite Proved Decisive Against Pakistani F-16 AMRAAMs during Op Sindoor, Potentially Saving an IAF Su-30MKI
Newly declassified information regarding Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force's (IAF) retaliatory strikes in May 2025, has highlighted the critical role of the Dassault Rafale's electronic warfare (EW) capabilities.
According to reports from post-operation analysis, a Rafale fighter...
Deliberations on reshaping training philosophy, upgrading infrastructure, and aligning instructional frameworks with the Indian Air Force’s evolving operational requirements took centre stage at the IAF’s Training Command Commanders’ Conference 2025, held recently in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The...
Defence Minister, CDS Chauhan engage apex Army leadership in high-level security preparedness review
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan held a crucial interaction on Saturday with the top leadership of the Indian Army during the ongoing Army Commanders’ Conference, focussing on operational preparedness and future challenges.
The high-level...
India and Japan discussed ways to strengthen maritime cooperation between the two nations during the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri’s port call in the Yokosuka district. INS Sahyadri’s Commanding Officer, Captain Rajat Kumar, met with Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force...
The Assam Rifles have recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition in Mizoram, officials said here on Saturday. A defence spokesman said that based on specific intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles launched a deliberate and well-coordinated search operation on Friday at Saikhumpai areas in bordering...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday slammed the INDIA bloc for opposing the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar, and asserted that every infiltrator would be detected and deported to their countries.
Addressing a public rally in Khagaria district, Shah...
Brazil and India are exploring a significant barter arrangement that could see the two nations exchange advanced military aircraft, marking a major step in South-South defence cooperation.
According to reports from Brazilian media citing defence ministry sources, Brazil is prepared to acquire...
The Indian Army is moving forward with an emergency procurement of FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) from the United States to address immediate operational needs.
This urgent, short-term purchase is happening alongside a determined push to advance India's domestic anti-armour...
The first Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) Series Production aircraft, TH 4001, which will train the next generation Air Warriors, took to the skies at the HAL facility in Bengaluru on Friday, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said.
Taking it to X, the HAL said, “HTT-40 Basic Trainer...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the border district of Jaisalmer to attend the Army Commanders’ Conference, where he urged the Armed Forces to adopt a dynamic and future-ready approach to national security.
During his address, the Defence Minister emphasised the need for long-term and...
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked a significant milestone in strengthening India’s maritime security with the launch of two advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) ICG Ship Ajit and ICGS Aparajit at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on October 24, 2025. These vessels are the seventh and eighth in a...
