Day: May 8, 2026

Indian Navy’s S4 SSBN Readies For K-5 Missile Trials With MIRV Capability, Extending India’s Nuclear Reach To Pak-China Deterrence

India’s maritime nuclear deterrence is entering a decisive new phase with the induction of the INS Aridhaman, designated as the S4 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.This marks a transition from regional strike capability to intercontinental deterrence, a transformation that fundamentally alters the strategic balance in Asia and beyond.The submarine, while currently armed with the K-4

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India Set To Test Nuclear-MIRV Capable Agni-6 Missile On Anniversary of Pakistan Conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India remains “steadfast as ever” in its determination to defeat terrorism and dismantle its enabling ecosystem, as the country marked one year since a deadly clash with Pakistan.The statement came on Thursday, coinciding with the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory strikes against Pakistan following the April 22, 2025 attack in

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‘Ops Sindoor Anniversary Marks Not The End But The Beginning of India’s Relentless War Against Terror’ Says Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor with a powerful declaration that the mission was not an end but the beginning of India’s sustained campaign against terrorism.His words underscored India’s determination to maintain zero tolerance towards terror and to continue strengthening its sovereignty through decisive military preparedness.On the solemn occasion

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MBDA Signs Pact With IAF To Establish Indigenous Mica Missile Maintenance Hub

European missile and defence systems giant MBDA has entered into a landmark agreement with the Indian Air Force to establish a homegrown capability for the Maintenance, Repair, and Mid-Life Overhaul of MICA missiles.This initiative represents a significant stride in India’s defence sustainment ecosystem, aligning with the broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat launched by Prime Minister Narendra

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India’s Akash Missiles Challenge Chinese Dominance In Malaysia’s Crucial Air Defence Tender Worth RM1.9 Billion

India’s bid to supply seeker-equipped Akash-1S and Akash Prime missile systems to Malaysia has injected fresh momentum into a strategic contest that stretches across the Indo-Pacific, as per a report here.Malaysia’s requirement for two medium-range air defence batteries, valued at RM1.9 billion, has evolved into a high-stakes competition involving India, China, South Korea, and potentially

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Operation Sindoor Spurs Indian Forces To Revamp Combat Units And Expand S-400 Shield

A year after Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces are undergoing a significant transformation in their combat structures and air defence capabilities. Senior military officials in Jaipur confirmed that the Indian Army is restructuring its battle formations to make them more agile, while the Indian Air Force is preparing to induct two additional squadrons of the S-400 air defence system to

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Indian Envoy Vikram Doraiswami Formally Presents Credentials In Beijing

The newly appointed Indian Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, formally presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister and Director-General of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Hong Lei.The ceremony took place in Beijing on Wednesday, marking the official presentation of credentials by the Indian envoy to the Chinese foreign ministry.The

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India And Russia Set To Reinforce Strategic Ties As Lavrov To Meet EAM Jaishankar In New Delhi

Sergey Lavrov will arrive in New Delhi on 14–15 May 2026 to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and hold wide-ranging bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.The visit is expected to reinforce India–Russia strategic ties, covering defence, trade, energy, and diplomatic coordination ahead of the BRICS Summit in September.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s

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Eleven Indian Ships Exit Strait of Hormuz As Thirteen Remain In Persian Gulf

The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Thursday that eleven Indian ships have successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz, while thirteen vessels continue to remain in the Persian Gulf.Official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that this progress was the result of sustained diplomatic engagement and conversations with Iranian authorities, which have facilitated the movement of Indian

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi Likely To Visit India For BRICS Meet Amid West Asia Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is likely to travel to New Delhi to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting scheduled for 14–15 May, according to sources in Tehran who spoke to News18 India.This visit is expected to carry considerable diplomatic weight as it will be Araghchi’s first trip to India since the outbreak of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has sharply escalated

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