Indian Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) have struggled to deliver sophisticated Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones for the Indian Armed Forces, primarily due to repeated failures in meeting stringent performance benchmarks.The DRDO-led Rustom series, intended as a cornerstone of indigenous MALE capability, exemplifies these challenges; Rustom-1, derived from the National
India Pulls Plug on Chinese CCTV Giants
India has decisively moved to exclude major Chinese CCTV manufacturers, notably Hikvision and Dahua, from its market starting 1 April. This ban stems from heightened national security concerns, enforcing stringent new regulations that prohibit certification for any surveillance systems made in China or reliant on Chinese chips.The decision marks a culmination of years of scrutiny over data
Delhi Police Nab LeT Terrorist Shabbir Ahmad Lone In Bangladesh Cross-Border Dragnet
Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Shabbir Ahmad Lone, a prominent Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, near the Bangladesh border following an intensive two-month manhunt.The operation, closely monitored by Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, culminated in Lone’s capture after he had been operating a terror module from a hideout near Dhaka.A special team under Additional CP Pramod Kushwaha, ACP Lalit
Astrobase Powers India’s Reusable Rocket Leap With 800 kN FFSC Engine And Mega 3D Printer Milestone
Astrobase Space Technologies, a Bangalore-based private space start-up, has unveiled plans to establish India’s first high-thrust LOX–LNG (Liquid Oxygen–Liquid Natural Gas) rocket engine test facility.The site will enable the development and validation of advanced methane-powered rocket engines, a cleaner and more efficient propulsion option that is attracting global interest.The company
US Congress Report Exposes Pakistan’s Enduring Haven For Terror Networks Spanning Decades
A recent US Congressional Research Service report, released on 25 March 2026, has spotlighted Pakistan as a persistent sanctuary for multiple terrorist organisations. Many of these groups trace their origins to the 1980s, underscoring deep-rooted concerns about Islamabad’s ties to extremist elements.The document meticulously categorises these outfits according to their primary objectives: those
IDF Strikes Iran’s Missile Engine Production Factory In A Relentless Blitz, As Hezbollah Crumbles On Lebanese Front
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have unleashed a series of precision strikes on a key Iranian facility central to the production of ballistic missile components, marking a significant escalation in Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s military infrastructure.This operation, disclosed on 29 March 2026, targeted a site producing critical engines and other vital parts for Iran’s formidable ballistic
India Stands Firm As WTO Faces China-Backed Investment Push
India has found itself isolated at the World Trade Organisation’s ministerial meeting in Cameroon after Turkey withdrew its opposition to the proposed investment facilitation agreement, reported TOI.This pact, backed strongly by China and supported by 130 of the WTO’s 160 members, seeks to ease investment flows under the banner of development. India has consistently resisted the move, arguing
Answer To Kamikaze Drones: Successful Maiden Flight for Airbus’ Bird of Prey Interceptor
The Airbus ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor drone has successfully marked its debut demonstration flight at a military testing facility in northern Germany, signalling a shift in how modern militaries approach asymmetric threats.During a mission simulation designed to mimic real-world combat conditions, the unmanned system demonstrated its ability to autonomously search for, detect, and classify a
IIT-Madras Start-Up D-Propulse Advances RDE-Aerospike Engine To TRL-4 With Stable 5kN+ Thrust
D-Propulse, an innovative Indian start-up based at IIT-Madras, has marked a significant milestone in aerospace propulsion by successfully testing a novel 5 kilonewton (kN) or greater Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) combustor.This advanced system integrates seamlessly with an aerospike nozzle, reaching Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4. The achievement underscores India’s growing prowess in
Andaman And Nicobar Command Showcases Multi-Domain Synergy In Exercise Dweep Shakti 2026
The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) has successfully executed Exercise Dweep Shakti 2026, a comprehensive joint military drill held from 29 March in Sri Vijaya Puram.This large-scale operation brought together assets from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard, alongside contingents from formations across the nation.The primary objective was to refine