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India’s naval leadership has publicly reaffirmed the view of Bangladesh as a friendly neighbour amid a period of political uncertainty. Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, speaking at the National Defence Academy’s Passing Out Parade in Pune, described Bangladesh as a “friend” while signalling hope for a political turnaround following the forthcoming 2026 parliamentary elections.The
Thirty-seven Naxalites surrendered in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, with 27 cadres collectively carrying a bounty of ₹65 lakh, marking another significant success in the state’s anti-Naxal operations. The group, which included 12 women, surrendered before senior police and CRPF officials as part of the "Poona Margem" (meaning "from rehabilitation to social reintegration") initiative
India aims to conclude contract negotiations and sign a landmark deal for six new conventional diesel-electric submarines under Project 75 India (P75I) by the end of the current fiscal year.These submarines are expected to feature advanced stealth capabilities, marking a pivotal step in the Indian Navy’s long-term submarine modernisation and expansion program.The Navy and associated defence
India’s pursuit of fifth-generation fighter capabilities underscores a strategic imperative driven by survivability in contested airspace, encompassing stealth, sensor fusion, supercruise, and superior manoeuvrability.These attributes enable penetration of advanced enemy defences, as highlighted in discussions on evolving air combat paradigms where such fighters serve as airborne command
India is poised to initiate discussions with Russia during President Vladimir Putin’s visit in early December 2025 regarding a major arms deal focused on acquiring next-generation Su-57 fighter jets and the advanced S-500 missile defence system.While no concrete agreements are expected immediately, India intends to deepen defence cooperation with Russia, including exploring co-development and
Solar Defence & Aerospace Ltd (SDAL) has signed a significant collaborative agreement with CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) to design and develop a 150 kg class Loitering Munition UAV (LM-UAV). The signing took place at CSIR-NAL in Bangalore and represents a key step forward in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defence technology.Under this partnership, SDAL will work closely
In 2025, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully thwarted every terrorist infiltration attempt across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, killing eight terrorists and pushing back five others, according to Inspector General Ashok Yadav.This effective domination of the 343-kilometre LoC, executed in close coordination with the Indian Army, ensured no successful infiltrations from the
Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari has urged private defence firms to focus on niche areas of strength rather than spreading themselves too thin.He emphasised that large companies should position themselves as integration houses, coordinating with smaller niche suppliers rather than developing all technologies independently.The aim is to enhance long-term capability
A recent mishap at Russia’s Baikonur Cosmodrome underscores the perils of over-reliance on limited launch infrastructure, serving as a stark warning for India’s space program.On 26 November 2025, the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft lifted off successfully from Baikonur’s Site 31/6, carrying two Russian cosmonauts, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikayev, alongside NASA astronaut Christopher Williams, and
India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2026-27 biennium with the highest vote tally in Category B, which comprises ten countries with the most significant interest in international seaborne trade. India secured 154 out of 169 valid votes cast during the election held by secret ballot at the 34th session of the IMO Assembly in London.The IMO