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Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) integrated with Agni-series ballistic missile boosterIndia’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled Project Dhvani, a cutting-edge Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) designed to revolutionise strategic deterrence. This indigenous system represents a leap in hypersonic technology, positioning India alongside global leaders like the United
The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS program has marked a significant milestone by completing 25 years of flight operations, prompting a strategic shift in focus towards the development of the TEJAS MK-2 and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat highlighted this transition during his address at the two-day national seminar titled ‘Aeronautics 2047’, organised by
Picture This: Battlefields where algorithms outthink adversaries in milliseconds, quantum-encrypted networks defy all hacks, and hypersonic missiles scream at Mach 6+ before anyone can blink.That’s the vision Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, laid out in a riveting interaction with Raksha Sutra, the Ministry of Defence’s insider publication.He
The Indian Army has finalised a significant procurement deal under its emergency powers, signing a ₹293 crore contract with Pune-based private defence manufacturer NIBE Limited.This agreement, announced on 3 January 2026, involves the supply of the advanced Suryastra Multi-Calibre Rocket Launcher System, developed in collaboration with Israel’s Elbit Systems. The system promises to bolster the
DRDO Chief Samir V Kamat has announced a strategic pivot towards drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as a cornerstone of the organisation’s efforts in 2026. This shift acknowledges the growing dominance of unmanned platforms in modern warfare over the next decade or more.With Indian industry already excelling in smaller drones, DRDO aims to concentrate on high-altitude, long-endurance (
Chinese HQ-9 air defence system is a copied hybrid design based on the Russian SA-20by G H KumarChina has long promoted its military hardware as a budget-friendly rival to Western and Russian equivalents, boasting advanced specifications on paper and appealing to nations wary of US or NATO dependencies.Recent conflicts involving Venezuela, Pakistan, and the Middle East, however, have laid
The Pralay Missile System stands poised for induction into the Indian Armed Forces in 2026, following the anticipated completion of its user trials, as revealed by DRDO Chairperson Dr. Samir V Kamat during a recent podcast.This development marks a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence capabilities, underscoring the nation’s push towards self-reliance in strategic weaponry. Pralay, a
India’s ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight program has faced repeated delays, with its first uncrewed mission now slated for lift-off before March 2026. Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018 from the Red Fort, the initiative aimed to mark the nation’s 75th year of Independence in 2021. Supply chain disruptions and manufacturing hurdles during the pandemic pushed timelines back
Venezuela once stood as a flagship for China’s expansive ambitions in Latin America, a showcase of Beijing’s ability to challenge US dominance through massive loans and infrastructure deals.Under Hugo Chávez and later Nicolás Maduro, the country secured over $60 billion in oil-backed financing from 2007 to 2015, funding railways, power plants, and housing projects that symbolised Sino-Venezuelan
Xinfiniti Aerospace, a Bangalore-based firm specialising in advanced aerospace technologies, has recently proposed innovative unmanned variants of the Indian military’s venerable Chetak and Cheetah helicopters.These legacy platforms, originally derived from French designs and license-produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited since the 1960s and 1970s, have served as critical assets for