More results...
India has achieved a major milestone in indigenous defence manufacturing with the development of the Mounted Gun System (MGS), a cutting-edge truck-mounted howitzer that represents a quantum leap in artillery capability.This revolutionary system integrates the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) onto a high-mobility 8×8 vehicle platform, creating what officials describe as a "destroyer on
The Indian Navy is poised to significantly enhance its maritime capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) with the induction of six indigenously built Project 17A stealth frigates by August-September 2026.These warships—Udaygiri, Taragiri, Mahendragiri, Himgiri, Dunagiri, and Vindhyagiri—are a major step in India’s strategy to counter China’s expanding naval presence and to secure vital sea
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s premier aerospace and defence manufacturer, is embarking on a landmark initiative to co-develop an advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) suite for the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) in partnership with a leading global defence firm.This strategic move aims to significantly enhance the LCH’s combat survivability and operational effectiveness, particularly in
Japan has reaffirmed its full commitment to supporting India’s journey to manufacture semiconductors, as highlighted by Ambassador Ono Keiichi during a high-profile visit to the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) and the TATA Electronics facility in Gujarat. Accompanied by more than 60 Japanese business representatives, Ambassador Ono emphasised Tokyo’s dedication to deepening industrial
The Indian and Greek navies conducted a joint Passing Exercise (PASSEX) off the coast of Mumbai on July 10, 2025, aimed at enhancing their maritime interoperability and combat capability.The exercise involved the Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tarkash and the Hellenic Navy’s HS Psara. Activities during the PASSEX included tactical manoeuvres, replenishment-at-sea approaches, surface firing,
The recent successful test of the ASTRA Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) represents a watershed moment for the Indian Air Force, marking a critical advancement in India’s indigenous defence capabilities and strategic autonomy. Conducted on July 11, 2025, from a Su-30MKI fighter aircraft off the Odisha coast, this test demonstrated not just technological prowess but also India’s
India’s position in the global rocket and commercial launch race is under growing scrutiny as China accelerates the development and deployment of reusable rocket technologies, particularly with successful sea and land-based recoveries.Chinese companies have already moved beyond theoretical demonstrations, raising funds and making strategic promises around ultra-fast logistics using these reusable
As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to return to Earth after his mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), attention turns to the profound effects of microgravity on the human body. Spaceflight, even for short durations, presents unique physiological and psychological challenges that require careful preparation, adaptation, and recovery.In microgravity, the absence of Earth’s
In its Annual Report for 2024, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) underscored the vibrancy and pragmatism that defined Indian foreign policy over the past year. Against a backdrop of global economic fluctuations, climate change, geopolitical tensions, and persistent health and environmental challenges, India demonstrated remarkable diplomatic agility in advancing its national interests.The
India is undergoing a paradigm shift in its defence strategy, transitioning from a legacy of import dependency to a future defined by technological self-reliance and innovation.The Indian Army’s ambitious initiative to adopt 33 niche technologies by 2030 marks a decisive step towards this transformation. This strategic thrust is underscored by the conversion of 15 major training