German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops was to be expected.
China Launches Disinformation Campaign To Undermine India’s Great Nicobar Port Project
Reports indicate that China has launched a disinformation campaign targeting India’s Great Nicobar Port project, portraying it as environmentally destructive and politically controversial.Analysts suggest this is part of Beijing’s broader strategy to undermine India’s strategic foothold near the Strait of Malacca, a critical chokepoint for Chinese trade and energy supplies.The Great Nicobar
Indian Army Launches Sovereign Swarm Warfare Project With Indigenous Autonomy Framework
The Indian Army has formally launched a sovereign swarm warfare initiative, inviting bids for an indigenous swarm algorithm project that will establish a unified, secure, and vendor-independent architecture for multi-drone operations.The program is structured in two phases over six months, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for mid-May 2026.The Army’s push is driven by mounting concerns over
India To Develop AI-Enabled Radar To Track Hypersonic Missiles At Mach 5
India is advancing a new radar system designed to detect hypersonic missiles travelling at speeds beyond Mach 5, equivalent to over 6,000 kilometres per hour, according to a report here.The Defence Research and Development Organisation, working with the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment, is leading this effort to overcome one of the most complex challenges in modern warfare:
BHEL Leads Indigenous Marine Gas Turbine Program To Power Indian Navy’s Future Warships
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has taken a decisive step in India’s march towards propulsion self-reliance by leading the indigenous marine gas turbine program for the Indian Navy.This initiative, approved under the prestigious ‘MAKE-I’ category of the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, aims to deliver a 24–28 MW class engine tailored for frontline warships.The Indian Navy has long
₹30,000 Crore Deal For 87 Indigenous MALE Drones For Tri-Service Boost Nears RFQ Stage
India’s Defence Acquisition Council approved in August 2025 the procurement of 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones worth over ₹30,000 crore, marking one of the largest indigenous UAV programs to date.Deliveries are expected around 2029–2030, with the order split between two Indian firms in a 64:36 ratio to establish dual production lines.India’s decision to procure 87 MALE drones
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities “have terminated” because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
India Invokes Force Majeure To Shield Defence And Drone Contracts From War Disruptions
India has formally recognised the ongoing West Asia conflict as a ‘war-like’ event, enabling government agencies to invoke the force majeure clause in contracts affected by the crisis.This classification, announced by the Finance Ministry’s Department of Expenditure, allows procuring entities to extend delivery deadlines by two to four months without penalties, provided disruptions began on or
Indian Officials Hold Talks In Moscow For Semi-Cryogenic Rocket Engine Purchase
Indian officials from the space agency ISRO have held technical discussions in Moscow with Roscosmos regarding the procurement of semi-cryogenic rocket engines.The talks are part of a long-drawn process aimed at enhancing India’s rocketry muscle power, particularly the payload capacity of its most capable rocket, the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3).According to ISRO’s Annual Report for 2025–26, the
HAL Issues New Tender To Fast-Track TEJAS MK-2 Prototyping For Critical Components
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is intensifying its efforts to advance India’s Medium Weight Fighter program by issuing a new tender focused on the Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS MK-2.The tender specifically covers CNC machining and delivery of critical components for the second prototype, designated PV2, and is a clear signal of HAL’s determination to accelerate production timelines while expanding