DRDO Advances Project Kusha with Successful M1 Missiles Trials, Bolstering India’s Indigenous Air Defence Arsenal

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has entered a pivotal testing phase for Project Kusha, India’s ambitious long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) program.Reports from early 2026 confirm the successful initial developmental trials of the M1 interceptor variant, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s pursuit of advanced air defence capabilities.Project Kusha

March 22, 2026
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India Accelerates Non-Contact Warfare Prep With ₹2.19 Lakh Crore In Six Key Defence Projects, Featuring Anant Shastra

India is gearing up for the demands of non-contact warfare, with work commencing on six major defence projects valued at ₹2.19 lakh crore, including the advanced Anant Shastra system.This initiative reflects a strategic pivot towards future-proofing the nation’s military capabilities amid escalating global tensions, such as the ongoing Iran conflict.The government’s push emphasises indigenous

March 21, 2026
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Fulcrum Brigade Unleashes Desert Might In High-Stakes Bikaner Manoeuvres

The Indian Army’s Fulcrum Brigade, part of the elite Dot On Target Division, has demonstrated exceptional combat readiness through an intensive operational training exercise at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan’s arid expanse near Bikaner.Conducted under the watchful eyes of senior military officers, the drills underscored the force’s unwavering preparedness amid the region’s

March 21, 2026
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Indian Army Seeks 15,000 Indigenous Holographic Sights To Boost Small Arms Precision

Holographic reflex sight designed by Instruments Research & Development Establishment, DRDOThe Indian Army has recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of approximately 15,000 Holographic Reflex Sights, marking a significant step towards modernising its small arms capabilities.This initiative seeks to enhance target acquisition speeds and accuracy for infantry units

March 21, 2026
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HAL’s ₹2.22 Lakh Crore Order Surge: TEJAS, Prachand, And Su-30MKI Boost For Indian Armed Forces

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) maintains a robust order book for the Indian armed forces, underpinned by major contracts for advanced aircraft and helicopters.Recent disclosures to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence reveal a comfortable position, with key programs including 180 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A, 34 Dhruv helicopters, and 156 Prachand attack gunships.The

March 21, 2026
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Gadchiroli Nears Left Wing Extremism-Free As ₹68 Lakh Bounty Maoists Surrender

Here’s a detailed report expanding on the surrender of Naxalites in Gadchiroli, drawing from the provided details and contextualising the broader decline of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in the region.Eleven Naxalites, including five senior operatives, surrendered before police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district on Thursday. Carrying a combined

March 20, 2026
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