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The Indian Navy is embarking on a transformative journey to fortify its maritime prowess by integrating cutting-edge quantum-secure communication and AI-driven predictive maintenance.This strategic shift, as articulated by Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, underscores a commitment to safeguarding future warships against the evolving landscape of cyber threats while simultaneously boosting operational
A Shtil medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) being launch by Vertical Launch SystemThe Indian Navy is exploring an ambitious concept known as Rearming by Drone (REARM‑D) at Sea, which envisions the use of multi‑rotor drones to reload surface‑to‑air missiles into vertical launch system cells onboard warships while at sea.The Indian Navy has officially released a problem statement titled
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Iran has announced a conditional agreement to provide safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for a period of two weeks. This offer is strictly contingent upon a complete cessation of military strikes against Iranian territory. The move follows the announcement of a proposed ceasefire framework by US President Donald Trump, offering a brief window
A significant security alert was triggered at the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru following the receipt of multiple threatening emails.The facility, operates as a critical laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Upon receiving the alerts, local authorities were immediately notified to manage the escalating situation.The correspondence,
Avantel Limited has formally announced that it secured a significant new purchase order from NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) on 6 April 2026. This latest contract is valued at £1.12 million (₹11.59 crore) and focuses on the high-tech communication sector. The agreement stipulates that Avantel will be responsible for the supply, installation, and commissioning of specialised devices for Xponders.The
A stunning photo from the far side of the moon, captured from Orion spacecraft of Earth (NASA)On Monday, 6 April, at 1:56 pm EDT, the four-strong crew of the Artemis II test flight achieved a historic milestone by reaching a distance of 248,655 miles from Earth.This feat officially broke the record for the farthest distance ever travelled by humans, a title previously held by the Apollo 13
The United States military has conducted precision strikes against military targets on Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub situated near the Strait of Hormuz.According to reports from Axios, which cited a senior American official, the operation took place on Tuesday following reports of explosions on the island by the semi-official Iranian news agency Mehr. The Wall Street Journal has
The Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Dr Samir V Kamat, has highlighted a significant bottleneck in India’s military advancement: the temporal gap between material innovation and system design.Speaking at a defence seminar in New Delhi on Tuesday, the DRDO chief noted that while the cycle for developing new systems is shrinking rapidly, the material development
Dr Samir V Kamat, the head of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has issued a firm warning regarding India’s reliance on foreign nations for essential material development technology within the defence sector.He argued that international partners are generally only willing to share specific technologies once they have already integrated them into their own systems and moved