The Indian Army has initiated the acquisition of a specialised infrared target rocket system to enhance the combat readiness of its air defence units against evolving aerial threats such as drones and cruise missiles, according to a report by Bharat Shakti.This procurement marks a significant step in bridging a long-standing gap in the Army’s training infrastructure, where opportunities to engage
Bharat Dynamics Secures ₹1,347.71 Crore Orders From HAL For Missile Systems And Countermeasure Equipment
Bharat Dynamics Limited has announced that it has secured orders worth approximately ₹1,347.71 crore from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the supply of missile-related systems and countermeasure equipment.This development was confirmed in a regulatory filing on Wednesday, underscoring the growing collaboration between India’s leading defence public sector undertakings.The company stated that
Archer‑NG Transformed Into India’s Indigenous Multi‑Role Combat UAV
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is transforming the Archer‑NG unmanned aerial vehicle from a surveillance‑focused platform into a fully weaponised combat drone, capable of striking both ground and aerial targets with indigenous precision munitions and advanced air‑to‑air missiles, India Today outlined this transformation.This marks a decisive leap in India’s
India Expands Long‑Range Arsenal To Counter China And Pakistan
India is rapidly modernising its missile and nuclear arsenal to close the gap with China, focusing on longer‑range systems such as Agni‑V, Astra MK‑II/III, and advanced cruise missiles, according to an analysis by Nikkei Asia..This expansion, highlighted by SIPRI’s 2026 report, underscores New Delhi’s determination to deter both China and Pakistan while strengthening its strategic posture.India
War Games Show Sea Drones Are Key To Defending Taiwan, Japan Against China
Just as the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have laid bare the value of cheap airborne drones, sea drones are seen as playing a crucial role in the Indo-Pacific region.
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Zero-Day Exploited to Gain Root Access via Malicious CSV Upload
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager instances are currently being targeted in a zero-day exploitation campaign that allows attackers to escalate their privileges to root through a malicious CSV upload mechanism. Mandiant reported this information on June 24,…
India-America Relationship Is The Future: US State Department Signals Major Push On Trade, Defence And Technology
The India-United States partnership is entering a new phase of accelerated cooperation, with the US State Department describing India as one of its most important strategic partners.Officials emphasised that collaboration is expanding rapidly across trade, technology, energy and defence.Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Bethany Poulos Morrison stated that the Trump
SAIL Supplies 5,700 Tons of Indigenous Special Defence Grade Steel For 3 Advanced Indian Navy Warships
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has supplied 5,700 tons of specialised DMR 249A grade steel for three newly commissioned Indian Navy warships — INS Dunagiri, INS Agray, and INS Sanshodhak — marking a major milestone in India’s defence indigenisation and maritime self-reliance.The steel was produced at Bokaro, Bhilai, and Rourkela plants, reinforcing India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in
India-US Trade Deal Progresses But Key Differences Persist
India and the United States have advanced their trade negotiations after US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s two‑day meeting with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on 23–24 June.Experts at the Asia Society Policy Institute caution, however, that despite progress, key differences remain unresolved and a final agreement is not yet within reach.Wendy Cutler, Senior Vice President at
Iran Petroleum Minister Paknejad Seeks Deeper Economic Ties With India At BRICS Summit
Iran’s Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad has arrived in New Delhi to participate in the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting, declaring that Tehran is ready to expand economic relations with India, particularly in the oil and gas sector.His visit comes amid a temporary 60‑day sanctions waiver agreed with the United States, opening the door for renewed energy cooperation and investment