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India has formally commissioned its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, marking a significant milestone in its strategic deterrence capabilities.The commissioning took place in Visakhapatnam under a veil of secrecy, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh offering only a cryptic message on social media to acknowledge the event. This addition strengthens India’s nuclear
India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is spearheading the development of an advanced drone poised to redefine modern warfare capabilities. This initiative comes amid the growing dominance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in global conflicts, where drones have shifted the balance of power on battlefields worldwide.The emergence of drones in contemporary warfare is starkly evident in the
The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Taragiri, its fourth stealth frigate under Project 17A, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s maritime capabilities. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, the 6,670-ton warship re-joined the fleet on Friday, embodying over 75 per cent indigenous content.This achievement underscores the maturation of India’s defence industrial
India is embarking on a ground breaking defence initiative to engineer a next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that surpasses the capabilities of its predecessor, the Agni-5, reported Keralam based Malayalam language news portal Mathrubhumi.This classified project, spearheaded by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), seeks to produce a lighter, more potent
According to a Zee News report, India’s ambition to develop indigenous fighter jet engines may receive a significant boost through an unexpected opportunity in the United States. A retired Russian Ilyushin Il-78, once used for mid-air refuelling but now converted into a heavy cargo aircraft, is currently available for purchase. With its impressive 54-ton payload capacity and relatively low flight
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stern warning that Islamabad would respond “swiftly, calibrated, and decisively” to any attack, as tensions with India continue to simmer.His remarks were made in direct response to Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who recently declared that any “misadventure” by Pakistan would invite an “unprecedented and decisive” retaliation.Singh,
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the critical role of the Indian Navy in safeguarding the nation’s maritime trade routes, particularly the movement of commercial ships and oil tankers.He highlighted that nearly 95 per cent of India’s trade, including vital energy supplies, is conducted via sea, making naval security indispensable to the country’s economic stability.Speaking at the
Vayunotics, an innovative aerospace start-up headquartered in Ahmedabad, has officially announced its latest venture into the development of a Modular Payload Handling Mechanism specifically designed for unmanned aerial vehicles.This strategic move aims to address the growing demand for versatility in the drone industry, where a single platform is increasingly expected to perform a diverse range
An Iranian crude shipment that was initially bound for India has unexpectedly altered course midway, now signalling China as its destination.The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the United States in 2025, had earlier declared Vadinar in Gujarat as its port of call. This would have marked India’s first purchase of Iranian crude since 2019, a significant development given