Bangalore-based Throttle Aerospace has successfully delivered its advanced tethered drones to the Indian Army, marking a key milestone in indigenous defence manufacturing.This delivery, reported in early March 2026, enhances the Army’s capabilities for persistent surveillance along critical borders.Tethered drones differ from conventional UAVs by remaining connected to a ground station via a
US-Israel-Iran Clash: India’s Urgent Call To Ditch Import Dependence And Forge True Strategic Autonomy
The escalating US-Israel-Iran war serves as a stark reminder for India to reassess its national security posture.As the fourth-largest economy and military power, India cannot afford to depend excessively on foreign entities for its defence and energy needs. In a world where raw power often trumps diplomacy, New Delhi must urgently diminish its vulnerabilities, bolster its capacities, and expand
INS TATAGIRI: Fourth Nilgiri-Class Stealth Frigate Set For April Commissioning Amid Navy’s 2026 Expansion
India’s latest indigenous stealth frigate, INS Taragiri, is set to bolster the Indian Navy’s capabilities with its commissioning scheduled for the first week of April 2026.The ceremony will take place along the eastern seaboard in Visakhapatnam, presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This induction, originally anticipated in March, faced a slight delay but marks a significant milestone
Nuclear Energy Mission: ₹20,000 Crore Boost For India’s Indigenous SMR Trio And 100 GW Target By 2047
The Indian government has earmarked ₹20,000 crore under the Nuclear Energy Mission, unveiled in the Union Budget 2025–26, to advance the research, design, development, and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), according to GOI’s Press Information Bureau press release.This substantial funding underscores New Delhi’s commitment to bolstering nuclear capabilities amid growing energy
DRDO’s Scramjet Breakthrough: 12-Minute Hypersonic Endurance Ushers In Mach-6 Missile Era
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has marked a significant milestone in its Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) program with a landmark 12-minute ground test of a scramjet engine on 9 January 2026.This test sustained hypersonic speeds, validating advanced thermal management systems and paving the way for operational Mach-6-plus air-breathing hypersonic
U.S. Bombs Targets On Iran’s Oil Export Hub Kharg Island
United States President Donald Trump has announced that American forces conducted precision strikes on military installations located on Iran’s strategically vital Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. This action marks a significant escalation in the ongoing US-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic, now approaching its second week.Kharg Island serves as the nerve centre of Iran’s oil export
U.S. Dangles $10M Bounty For Intel on Iran’s New Religious Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
The United States State Department has unveiled a staggering bounty of USD 10 million for actionable intelligence on Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, marking a bold escalation in its campaign against Tehran’s leadership.This incentive, announced on Friday, extends to other senior figures including Iran’s Interior Minister and the Minister of Intelligence and Security. It
Supreme Court Grants Bail To Kashmiri Separatist Shabir Shah After Six Years In UAPA Terror Funding Probe
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to prominent Kashmiri separatist Shabir Ahmad Shah in a long-running terror funding investigation under the Prevention of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).The decision, delivered on Thursday by a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, marks a significant development after Shah spent over six years in judicial custody without
How Is China Positioning Itself During The Iran Conflict?
China’s approach to the ongoing Iran conflict reflects a deliberate balance between principle and pragmatism. Beijing emphasizes de-escalation, sovereignty, and dialogue while avoiding direct military entanglement.This strategy allows China to maintain its strategic partnership with Iran without jeopardizing its broader regional interests, particularly energy security.China has strongly condemned
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Quashes US Trade Delay Rumours, Hails ‘Win-Win’ Pact At NXT Summit
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has firmly dismissed circulating reports claiming that New Delhi intends to delay a trade agreement with the United States for several months. Speaking at the NXT Summit 2026 in New Delhi on Friday, Goyal described the reports as "absolutely baseless" and urged attendees to disregard them entirely.He emphasised that India maintains a robust trade relationship