India’s long-pending Project-75 India (P-75I) is designed to address the pressing issue of the country’s ageing conventional submarine fleet while simultaneously enhancing the Indian Navy’s underwater capabilities.This initiative is strategically significant as it aims to strengthen maritime deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region at a time when both China and Pakistan are expanding their naval
India’s ADC-S Project: VEDA Aeronautics Developing Transport-Launched Air-Dropped Cannisterised – Swarm (ADC-S), To Redefine Aerial Warfare
The future of aerial warfare is increasingly defined by autonomous, high-precision, and cost-effective technologies, and the Indian Air Force has taken a decisive step in this direction with the launch of the Air-Dropped Cannisterised – Swarm (ADC-S) project.Delhi-based VEDA Aeronautics is developing advanced ADC-S drones for the IAF, designed for high-precision, long-range (>500 km) missions
India’s Electronics Sector Flips The Supply Chain Cart: From Import Reliance To Component Export Power
India’s electronics sector is undergoing a transformation that marks a decisive break from its past dependence on imported components. For years, the country’s manufacturing base was largely confined to assembling finished products using parts sourced from abroad, particularly China, reported ET Online.That imbalance is now beginning to shift in a way few had foreseen. A surge in exports of
Zombee: Indrajaal’s AI-Powered Kinetic Interceptor To Strengthen India’s Anti-Drone Shield
Hyderabad-based defence technology firm Indrajaal is advancing its anti-drone ecosystem with the development of Zombee, a high-speed, AI-powered kinetic interceptor drone designed to neutralise rogue UAVs within seconds.Positioned as the lethal, final layer of the Indrajaal anti-drone system, Zombee employs vision-based tracking and is optimised to counter swarm threats, reflecting the growing
Indian Tankers Under Iranian Fire: Maritime Security Shaken
The incident involving Indian tankers caught in Iranian gunfire has introduced a new layer of complexity to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.According to senior government sources in New Delhi, the episode involved general small arms fire as the vessels navigated a narrow segment of the strait.While the tankers were struck by stray bullets, officials emphasised that the ships were not
Indian And Greek Tankers Reverse Course As Hormuz Reopening Remains Unclear
Several oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have turned back after attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding Iran’s mixed signals on whether the strategic chokepoint remains open, ET Online reported.Shipowners and oil traders were left in disarray early Saturday as five Greek and Indian tankers halted their journeys, with warnings reportedly broadcast over
India Monitors West Asia Turmoil, Affirms Sovereignty, Amid Regional Ceasefire Efforts
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday emphasised that New Delhi is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in West Asia. During the weekly media briefing, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was asked about Pakistan’s perceived role in facilitating a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. He responded by noting that India is “closely following developments in the West Asian region
IAF Chief-Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Flies USAF F-15EX At Nellis Air Base, Strengthens Indo-US Air Power Cooperation
Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, undertook a familiarisation flight in the Boeing F-15EX Eagle-II fighter aircraft during his visit to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada on 9 April. He flew alongside US Air Force Major Matthew Benson of the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron.The sortie provided the Indian Air Chief with a close look at one of the most advanced fighter
US Naval Blockade Forces 21 Ships Back To Iran Amid Rising West Asia Tensions
The United States Central Command has confirmed that twenty-one vessels have been forced to turn back toward Iran since the commencement of the American naval blockade.The blockade, aimed at restricting access to Iranian ports, is being enforced as part of Washington’s wider diplomatic and military strategy to secure a comprehensive resolution to the ongoing hostilities in the region.CENTCOM
US Issues New Waiver Allowing Sale of Sanctioned Russian Oil Amid West Asia Turmoil
The United States Treasury Department has issued a fresh temporary waiver permitting the sale and transport of sanctioned Russian oil stranded at sea. The move is intended to stabilise global energy markets that have been unsettled by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The licence, announced on Friday, authorises countries to purchase Russian crude and petroleum products loaded onto vessels as of