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A recent report by the Sunday Guardian has revealed that the United States has privately informed India it will not offer unconditional support in the event of a war with Pakistan. Despite New Delhi’s status as a key strategic partner in Washington’s Indo-Pacific framework, US officials emphasised that any decisions would be driven solely by American national interests.This disclosure has
Adani Defence and Aerospace has announced ambitious plans to manufacture up to 1,00,000 guns annually, marking a significant shift from its role as a mere component supplier to a full-fledged original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India’s defence sector.The company recently delivered its first batch of 2,000 ‘Prahar’ light machine guns (LMGs), a licensed version of the Israeli Negev NG7,
In a significant move to modernise its transport fleet, India has approved the procurement of 60 medium transport aircraft as part of a ₹2.38 lakh crore package cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council. This initiative aims to phase out the Indian Air Force’s ageing Soviet-era An-32 and Il-76 platforms.Among the frontrunners for this multi-billion deal are Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super
Indian Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) have struggled to deliver sophisticated Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones for the Indian Armed Forces, primarily due to repeated failures in meeting stringent performance benchmarks.The DRDO-led Rustom series, intended as a cornerstone of indigenous MALE capability, exemplifies these challenges; Rustom-1, derived from the National
India has decisively moved to exclude major Chinese CCTV manufacturers, notably Hikvision and Dahua, from its market starting 1 April. This ban stems from heightened national security concerns, enforcing stringent new regulations that prohibit certification for any surveillance systems made in China or reliant on Chinese chips.The decision marks a culmination of years of scrutiny over data
Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Shabbir Ahmad Lone, a prominent Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, near the Bangladesh border following an intensive two-month manhunt.The operation, closely monitored by Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, culminated in Lone’s capture after he had been operating a terror module from a hideout near Dhaka.A special team under Additional CP Pramod Kushwaha, ACP Lalit
Astrobase Space Technologies, a Bangalore-based private space start-up, has unveiled plans to establish India’s first high-thrust LOX–LNG (Liquid Oxygen–Liquid Natural Gas) rocket engine test facility.The site will enable the development and validation of advanced methane-powered rocket engines, a cleaner and more efficient propulsion option that is attracting global interest.The company
A recent US Congressional Research Service report, released on 25 March 2026, has spotlighted Pakistan as a persistent sanctuary for multiple terrorist organisations. Many of these groups trace their origins to the 1980s, underscoring deep-rooted concerns about Islamabad’s ties to extremist elements.The document meticulously categorises these outfits according to their primary objectives: those
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have unleashed a series of precision strikes on a key Iranian facility central to the production of ballistic missile components, marking a significant escalation in Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s military infrastructure.This operation, disclosed on 29 March 2026, targeted a site producing critical engines and other vital parts for Iran’s formidable ballistic
India has found itself isolated at the World Trade Organisation’s ministerial meeting in Cameroon after Turkey withdrew its opposition to the proposed investment facilitation agreement, reported TOI.This pact, backed strongly by China and supported by 130 of the WTO’s 160 members, seeks to ease investment flows under the banner of development. India has consistently resisted the move, arguing