China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), long projected as the backbone of the country’s rise, stands exposed as a hollow force, with soldiers enduring hardship while officers enjoy privileges, a report detailed this week.
According to Uganda-based media outlet 'PML Daily', behind the “polished...
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Chief of the Naval Staff, Dinesh K Tripathi, is on a four-day official visit to Myanmar from May 2 (Saturday) to May 5, aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation and defence ties.
During the visit, the Navy Chief will hold bilateral discussions with senior Myanmar leadership...
Opinion Why India Should Offer Akash Air Defence Systems to GCC Nations Like UAE for Real-World Field Evaluation Amid Middle East Tensions
As temporary pauses in fighting hold across the Middle East, India has a unique window to expand its defence diplomacy in the Gulf region.
By stepping forward and offering the indigenous Akash air defence system to key partners like the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for field testing and...
Despite the rapid global rise of autonomous weapons and drone-centric warfare, manned fighter jets will continue to form the backbone of aerial combat for the next two decades.
This pragmatic outlook was shared by DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat, who emphasized that while unmanned systems are...
India’s sweeping initiative to acquire 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for its armed forces is reaching a critical milestone.
By mid-2026, the Ministry of Defence is expected to move the ₹25,000 crore project from the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage to...
An instability persists across the Middle East from Gaza to the Gulf, regional voices are increasingly warning that the real threat is no longer confined to state rivalries, but lies in the growing convergence of terror networks and ideological movements. Amidst this, India is beginning to be...
Bengaluru-headquartered defence technology firm Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA), led by founder Suhas Tejaskanda, is actively advancing a novel jet-propelled, high-subsonic Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV).
Engineered with artificial intelligence at its core, this next-generation...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is actively accelerating the development of India's next-generation Medium Weight Fighter (MWF) by launching a new industrial outreach initiative for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk2 programme.
The aerospace giant has recently issued a specialised...
In a major leap for India’s defence modernisation, the government is actively seeking international partnerships to co-develop a sixth-generation fighter aircraft.
Speaking at the recent ANI National Security Summit 2.0, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh stressed that the astronomical costs...
Defence experts on Friday voiced strong support for the Great Nicobar Project, describing it as a transformative initiative that will strengthen India’s maritime security, reduce dependence on foreign ports, and position the country as a key player in global trade.
Speaking to IANS, they...
Mahendragiri, the sixth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A), was delivered to the Indian Navy on Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction, an official said on Friday.
Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms...
Dismissing environmental concerns, the Union Environment Ministry reiterated on Friday that the proposed Great Nicobar Island development project balances port-led growth with calibrated environmental safeguards and protection of indigenous communities.
Sharing details of the strategic project...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan in New Delhi on Friday, with talks focused on the current geostrategic situation, strengthening defence cooperation, expanding...
President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Droupadi Murmu visited Headquarters of Army Training Command (ARTRAC) in Shimla on Friday, lauding its role in the operational preparedness of the Indian Army.
She was received by Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta and Lieutenant...
India's journey toward deploying an indigenous unmanned stealth bomber has reached a major milestone. Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Chairman of the DRDO, has officially confirmed the core specifications of the highly anticipated Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV).
Designed to operate in heavily...
India’s premier defence research agency is fully prepared to launch the development of the highly anticipated Agni-VI intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), awaiting only the green light from the central government.
Speaking at the recent ANI National Security Summit 2.0, Defence Research...
India is making rapid strides in next-generation strike technology, with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) confirming that its hypersonic glide vehicle program is advancing more quickly than its hypersonic cruise missile counterpart.
Speaking at the recent ANI National...
