India Bets On Ambitious Laser Defence Revolution To Deliver Unlimited Firepower

DRDO’s 10kW MK-II(A) And 100kW+ DURGA-II deliver unlimited firepower at zero-shot costIndia is advancing its directed energy weapons programme with remarkable ambition, placing significant bets on laser systems from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The 10 kW MK-II(A) and over 100 kW DURGA-II platforms stand out as key developments, offering near-zero cost per shot

March 16, 2026
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VEM Technologies Advances Indigenous Slingshot Anti-Drone System: Revolutionising India’s Counter-Drone Defences

Hyderabad-based VEM Technologies, a key player in India’s private defence sector, is spearheading the development of the Slingshot Anti-Drone System.Established in 1988, the firm has evolved into a design and production hub for advanced aerospace, surveillance, and airborne systems, employing over 900 professionals dedicated to research, development, and integration.This project underscores VEM’s

March 16, 2026
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Indian Navy Joins US-Led Exercise In Guam For Crucial Anti-Submarine Drill Amid Indo-Pacific Tensions

The Indian Navy is actively participating in Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a prominent US-led multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) drill hosted at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam throughout March.This annual exercise unites maritime forces from key Indo-Pacific partners, underscoring growing interoperability amid rising maritime tensions in the region.Joining the United States Navy are

March 16, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar Acknowledge Dialogue With Iran Paying Dividends As Indian Tankers Navigate Hormuz Amid US Strike Threats

India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has advocated direct engagement with Iran as the optimal route to safeguard Indian tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.Speaking to the Financial Times UK, Jaishankar emphasised that such dialogue is proving more fruitful than isolation, with early successes already evident in resuming maritime

March 16, 2026
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Indian Navy Secures Vital LPG Lifeline Through Hormuz Amid Iran Diplomacy

The Indian Navy has successfully escorted two LPG tankers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, through the volatile Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.This high-stakes operation, conducted under the ongoing Operation Sankalp, involved multiple warships ensuring the safe passage of these critical vessels from the Gulf of Oman. Satellite imagery has corroborated the naval presence,

March 16, 2026
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Indian Tanker Jag Laadki Sails’ Through Fujairah Assault ; Set to Deliver Vital Crude Home

An Indian-flagged vessel, Jag Laadki, has sailed safely from the Fujairah Single Point Mooring following an attack on the oil terminal on 14 March 2026.The ship was loading crude oil at the time but completed operations without harm and departed at 1030 hrs IST on 16 March, carrying approximately 80,800 metric tonnes of Murban crude bound for India.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

March 16, 2026
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