India Deploys Indigenous 12 × 12 Launchers For Phase-2 Ballistic Missile Defence Shield

India’s Phase‑2 Ballistic Missile Defence relies on indigenously developed 12 × 12 Transporter‑Erector‑Launchers that provide mobility, autonomy, and rapid deployment for the AD‑1 and AD‑2 interceptors, enabling credible defence against ballistic missiles including ICBM‑class threats.These heavy platforms integrate launch control, communication, and power systems, ensuring “shoot‑and‑scoot”

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Skyroot’s Vikram-1 Rocket Achieves Stage-2 Integration At ISRO, India’s First Private Orbital Rocket Nears Launch

India’s first privately built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, has achieved a major milestone with the full integration of its Stage-2, Kalam-250, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.This marks the first complete integration of a major stage and signals that final assembly of the remaining components is steadily progressing toward launch later this year.The newly integrated Kalam-250 motor

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Strategic Lessons For India From The 2026 Iran War

by Adithya M NairThe 2026 Iran War, which began on February 28, 2026, with coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iranian military and leadership targets, offers critical strategic insights for India. Tehran, in retaliation, launched hundreds of ballistic missiles and thousands of drones against Israeli territory, US military installations across the Middle East, and civilian and military

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Centre Denies Attack On Fourth Vessel Near Oman, Confirms Crew Safe

The Government of India has firmly denied reports suggesting that a fourth
vessel had come under attack near Oman late on Friday night. On Saturday, the
Ministry of External Affairs clarified that the Marshall Islands‑flagged
tanker MT Liaki Freedom was not attacked, and all crew members on board were
confirmed safe.

The denial came after speculation that the vessel had been

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India To Launch Over 200 Satellites In Three Years, ISRO Chief Narayanan Outlines Space Station Plan By 2035

India is set for a dramatic expansion of its satellite fleet, with ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announcing that the country will need to launch more than 200 satellites within the next three years to meet national and commercial demands.This ambitious target underscores India’s reliance on private industry, start-ups, and academia to scale up capabilities, while also advancing towards its long-term

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ISRO And Department of Atomic Energy Developing Hih-End Technologies To Extend Lunar Lander Life To 200 Days

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan has confirmed that India is developing advanced artificial heating systems, in collaboration with the Department of Atomic Energy, to extend the operational life of future lunar landers from 14 days to as much as 200 days.This breakthrough would allow spacecraft to survive multiple lunar night cycles, enabling extended experiments and supporting India’s long-term lunar

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Indian Army Modernises Dress Code With Bandi Jackets And Indian Ethos, Drops Colonial-Era Dress Traditions,

The Indian Army has formally revised its dress regulations, marking a decisive departure from colonial-era traditions and introducing attire that reflects Indian ethos.The new rules, contained in a 174-page manual titled Army Uniforms-2026, were issued after eight years and represent a comprehensive overhaul of military dress codes. Officials confirmed that the changes are designed to align with

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Hyderabad Supplier And CEO Booked For Forged Reports In Tejas Program

Hyderabad-based Tec Aero Devices and its chief executive officer, M Sivarama Prasad, have been booked by Karnataka Police for allegedly attempting to cheat Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in connection with supplies for the TEJAS program.The case was registered on 2 June at the HAL Police Station in Bangalore under Sections 420, 465 and 468 of the Indian Penal Code, following a complaint

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