The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand has achieved a significant milestone with the successful demonstration of its HELINA anti-tank guided missile (ATGM), underscoring India’s progress in indigenous rotary-wing strike capabilities.This event is part of a broader roadmap that integrates advanced weapon systems and electronic warfare suites into the platform, ensuring its readiness for
India Risks Strategic Setback As Rafale And AMCA Induction Delays Deepen Capability Gap
India’s delay in finalising the Rafale acquisition and advancing the AMCA program has created a widening capability gap for the Indian Air Force, leaving it vulnerable as China and Pakistan induct more advanced fifth-generation fighters.The escalating costs and late timelines mean India will pay a heavy strategic and financial price if urgent corrective measures are not taken.India’s renewed push
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”
It Was Meant to Unify. Now the G7 Is Dogged by Chaos and Divided by Trump. – The New York Times
It Was Meant to Unify. Now the G7 Is Dogged by Chaos and Divided by Trump. The New York Times‘The elephant in the room’: Trump’s Iran war looms over G7 PoliticoEmmanuel Macron and Donald Trump test their bruised bromance at G7 sum…
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
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
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
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
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
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