Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held delegation-level talks with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin, with the discussions centred on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between India and Germany.The meeting formed part of Singh’s three-day official visit to Germany from 21 to 23 April, aimed at consolidating the strategic defence partnership between the two
India Expands Multi-Layer Air Defence Shield After Operation Sindoor
India has reinforced its border security with a four-layer integrated air defence system following last year’s Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.The upgraded shield combines legacy and advanced systems such as Barak-8, S-400, and indigenous interceptors under the Sudarshan program to counter drones, missiles, and aircraft. This move reflects a broader strategic shift toward sustained deterrence
Prachand: India’s High‑Altitude Attack Helicopter The World’s Only Attack Helicopter That Does The Impossible
At the height of the Kargil War in the summer of 1999, India was confronted with a harsh reality. The terrain was unforgiving, and the Russian‑made Mi‑25 gunship was not designed for the Himalayas. Close air support was stretched to its limits, operating at the very edge of its envelope. When the conflict ended, the lesson was unmistakable: India needed an attack helicopter that could not
Atomberg Technologies Unveils Indigenous Drone Propulsion Systems To Drive India’s Self-Reliant Aerospace Future
Mumbai-based Atomberg Technologies, long recognised for its pioneering work in high-efficiency motors for home appliances, has officially stepped into the aerospace sector with the development of indigenous, first-generation drone propulsion systems, announced Manoj Meena CEO Atomberg.This marks a significant diversification for the company, which has built its reputation on energy-efficient
India To Launch Bids For 220 MW Bharat Small Modular Reactor To Drive Clean Energy Transition
India is preparing to invite bids within the next three to six months for the Bharat Small Modular Reactor, designated BSMR-200, with a planned capacity of 220 megawatts.This marks a significant step in expanding nuclear capacity as part of the country’s clean energy transition.The initiative is designed to deploy scalable nuclear technology that will strengthen long-term energy security and
Vietnam’s Su‑57 Acquisition Signals Stealth Leap In Southeast Asian Air Power
The Vietnam People’s Air Force is preparing for a major transformation in its aerial warfare capabilities, with reports confirming plans to acquire the Russian Su‑57 fifth‑generation stealth fighter in the early 2030s.This move reflects Hanoi’s determination to modernise its ageing fleet and maintain a credible deterrent in Southeast Asia’s increasingly complex security environment.The Su‑57 will
U.S. Seizes Sanctioned Tanker M/T Tifani Amid Iran Blockade Dispute
U.S. forces have boarded the oil tanker M/T Tifani, which had previously been sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia. The Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday that the operation was carried out as a “right-of-visit maritime interdiction” and took place without incident.The vessel was intercepted in the Bay of Bengal, between India and Southeast Asia, while carrying Iranian oil. A U.S.
Gunmen Attack Pakistani Refinery In Balochistan
Gunmen launched an attack on Pakistan’s National Refinery Limited facility at Darigwan in southwestern Balochistan, prompting immediate security operations.The company confirmed that unidentified assailants opened fire on the site, forcing authorities to secure the area and initiate clearance measures.The incident has raised fresh concerns about the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure
INS Nireekshak Arrives In Sri Lanka Visit For Joint Diving Exercise And Maritime Cooperation
INS Nireekshak has arrived in Sri Lanka for an Operational Turnaround and training visit, marking another step in the strengthening of maritime cooperation between the two neighbours.The ship was welcomed at the port of Colombo on Tuesday by the Sri Lankan Navy in accordance with long-standing naval traditions.Commanded by Commander Sailesh Kumar Tyagi, INS Nireekshak is a Diving Support Vessel
U.S. Navy Diverts Iranian Oil Tankers In Asian Waters Amid Expanding Blockade
The United States military has intercepted at least three Iranian‑flagged oil tankers in Asian waters, according to shipping and security sources.These vessels were redirected away from positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka as part of Washington’s ongoing blockade against Iranian maritime trade.The blockade has been enforced while Iran has fired on ships to prevent them from sailing