The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the indigenous development and procurement of Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs), marking a pivotal step in India’s naval modernisation.This decision falls under a colossal ₹2.38 lakh crore proposal, one of the largest in recent defence acquisition history, aimed at enhancing
Chennai Firm Dashagriva Aerospace Gears Up For Stratospheric HAPS Trials Amid India’s Defence Tech Surge
Chennai-based Dashagriva Aerospace has emerged as a promising player in India’s burgeoning private space sector, announcing ambitious plans to develop High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS).These innovative platforms, often likened to pseudo-satellites, operate in the stratosphere at altitudes between 18 and 22 kilometres, offering persistent aerial surveillance and communication capabilities far
India Races To Save Crippled NavIC
India is grappling with a critical crisis in its homegrown navigation system, NavIC, which teeters on the edge of total failure. With just one fully operational satellite left against the bare minimum of four required for basic functionality, the system faces imminent collapse.The government has promised swift action through fresh satellite launches, yet no firm timeline has emerged, leaving
India Sends A Fuel Tanker To Sri Lanka Loaded With 20,000 MT of Diesel & 18,000 MT of Petrol
India has extended vital fuel assistance to Sri Lanka amid escalating regional tensions that threaten energy security across South Asia.On 27 March 2026, the Indian High Commission announced the imminent arrival of a 38,000 metric tons shipment comprising diesel and petrol, set to dock at Colombo Harbour on Saturday. This emergency support underscores New Delhi’s commitment to bolstering its
The Slow Drift Toward Ground War In Iran
by M A Hossain Wars often begin with confidence in distance—precision strikes, remote control, minimal exposure. It is a familiar American instinct, visible from the early days of the Gulf War to the opening phases of the campaign against ISIS. Air power promises disruption without entanglement. It rarely delivers resolution.That pattern is reappearing in the current confrontation with Iran.
NeGD Pioneers Intensive Counter-UAS Training For CISF At DIAT, Bolstering India’s Critical Infrastructure Defence
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has marked a pivotal advancement in India’s national security training ecosystem, announced PIB.In partnership with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) in Pune and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), NeGD successfully executed a five-day
400+ Hezbollah Terrorists Killed In War With Israeli Defence Forces (IDF)
More than 400 Hezbollah fighters have been killed since the Lebanese militant group ignited a fresh war with Israel on March 2, 2026, according to two sources familiar with Hezbollah’s internal casualty counts who spoke to Reuters.This marks the first comprehensive figure disclosed for Hezbollah losses in Israel’s intensifying air and ground offensive across southern Lebanon.Hezbollah has
Propulsion For The Future: Bangalore’s 515 Army Base Workshop Forges New Tech Alliances
The 515 Army Base Workshop (515 ABW) in Bangalore has formalised several strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) designed to bolster the domestic production and technical refinement of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).Operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence’s Integrated Headquarters, this initiative represents a significant push towards modernisation and the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (
‘Jag Vasant’ LPG Vessel Loaded With 47,600 metric Tons of LPG Docks At Gujarat Port, Days After Hormuz Passage
The LPG tanker Jag Vasant has docked at Vadinar port in Gujarat, marking a significant breakthrough just days after navigating the volatile Strait of Hormuz. Laden with 47,600 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the vessel had been stranded for approximately 23 days in the strait, which Iran has effectively sealed off amid its month-long military strikes against neighbouring states.This
BrahMos Missile Seals Victory In Operation Sindoor, Declares Ex-DRDO Chief Sudhir Kumar Mishra
Former Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Sudhir Kumar Mishra, has credited the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile with playing a pivotal role in the resounding success of Operation Sindoor.Mishra asserted that the indigenous weapon system decisively altered the course of the operation, leading to a convincing defeat of Pakistan in recent military