China’s supply of advanced Hangor-class submarines to Pakistan is set to significantly enhance Pakistan’s underwater warfare capabilities in the Arabian Sea by 2028.Despite this development, India’s naval power and readiness in the region remain substantially superior, ensuring its continued strategic dominance.China is providing Pakistan with eight Hangor-class submarines, an export variant of
India’s Indecision On Naval Submarine Acquisition Vs Pakistan’s Swift Military Gains
India’s journey to strengthen its naval submarine fleet has been marked by
persistent delays and indecision over several years.
Multiple ambitious projects, notably the $6 billion effort to build six
diesel-electric submarines, have encountered significant roadblocks. Issues
such as procedural delays during sea trials, contractor concerns, and
From Babur To Fatah, Pakistan’s Push To Close The Missile Gap With India: A New Threat To India’s Battlefield Edge
A Chinese supplied ballistic missile of Pakistan ArmyPakistan has established the Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC) in August 2025 to consolidate and strengthen its conventional missile forces following the May 2025 conflict with India.The ARFC separates conventional missile operations from the previously unified Nuclear Command Authority, allowing Pakistan to manage its conventional missiles
Bokaro Steel, DRDO Partner To Produce Defence-Grade Steel
Bokaro Steel Limited (BSL) has signed a significant technology transfer agreement with the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), part of DRDO, to enable large-scale production of DMR 249A steel sheets. This specialised steel is designed for high-performance defence applications, primarily across naval and land military platforms.The agreement grants BSL a non-exclusive licence to
From Manila To Middle East: BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile Gains Worldwide Momentum
India’s BrahMos missile system has witnessed a remarkable surge in foreign interest following the success of Operation Sindoor, marking a threefold increase in global inquiries, especially showcased at the Dubai Air Show 2025.The military operation significantly enhanced the BrahMos missile’s reputation, with delegations from the Gulf, ASEAN, Africa, and Latin America actively seeking detailed
Defence Minister Calls For Revitalised United Nations And New International Order To Address Today’s Global Challenges
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasised the urgent need to reform the United Nations and the broader international order to better tackle contemporary global conflicts and humanitarian crises.Speaking at the International Conference of Chief Justices of the World in Lucknow, Singh highlighted the UN’s limited role in recent conflicts such as the Israel-Hamas war, the Ukraine-Russia
PM Modi Outlines 3 Key Initiatives At G20 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the first-ever G20 Summit hosted on African soil in Johannesburg, South Africa, has outlined three significant initiatives focused on knowledge, skills development, and tackling the drug-terror nexus.These initiatives aim to reshape cooperation between the Global South and major global economies, reflecting his call for a fundamental shift in how global
Azista Industries, TakeMe2Space Sign MoU To Boost Space Collaboration
Azista Industries and TakeMe2Space have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the space sector, focusing on nano-satellite technology. Azista will act as the production partner, utilising its ISRO-approved, space-grade manufacturing facilities in Ahmedabad to produce nano-satellite subsystems for TakeMe2Space.This partnership aims to reduce costs, making space
IAF’s Advanced SDR/SATCOM Integration Enhances Combat Network
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has significantly improved its network-centric warfare capabilities by equipping its entire fighter fleet with advanced Tactical Data Links (TDLs) and software-defined radio (SDR)/SATCOM systems. This step places the IAF’s network integration ahead of its regional adversaries, enabling superior communication, situational awareness, and electronic warfare capabilities.
India, Australia Eye Deeper Defence, Nuclear Cooperation At G20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg to review and strengthen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which marks its fifth anniversary in 2024.During the talks, they highlighted the transformative outcomes in their cooperation across various sectors since the partnership’s