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India’s defence establishment is gearing up for significant enhancements to its air defence capabilities, with the Indian Air Force (IAF) poised to submit a formal proposal for the acquisition of Pantsir-S1 short-range air defence systems. This move underscores New Delhi’s ongoing drive to fortify its layered air defence architecture amid evolving regional threats.The Pantsir-S1, a Russian-made
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit the India-Bangladesh international border in Assam’s Cachar district on 21 February, underscoring the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) firm commitment to curbing illegal immigration from Bangladesh.This high-profile trip arrives just weeks before the Assam Assembly elections, where action against cross-border infiltrators has emerged as a cornerstone of
A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has handed down stern sentences to two over ground workers (OGWs) affiliated with the Pakistan Army-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a banned terrorist outfit. Zahoor Ahmed Peer and Nazir Ahmad Peer, both residents of Handwara in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, received 15 years’ imprisonment each for their pivotal role in aiding a
India and China have engaged in a crucial Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi, focusing on peace and tranquillity along their shared border.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met his counterpart, China’s Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, on Tuesday. This discussion formed part of Ma’s visit, which overlapped with the BRICS Sherpa Meeting held
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has welcomed a recent United Nations report that underscores the role of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the deadly 2025 blast near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort.Released on 4 February 2026, the 37th report of the UN’s Analytical and Support Sanctions Monitoring Team explicitly acknowledges India’s inputs on cross-border terrorism. MEA Official
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved a landmark procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, marking one of India’s most ambitious defence acquisitions to date.This decision, taken on 12 February 2026, addresses the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) pressing squadron strength deficit, which has dipped alarmingly below sanctioned levels amid
US President Donald Trump has once again invoked the recent India-Pakistan
conflict in a bid to underscore his diplomatic achievements. Speaking to Fox
Business on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, he claimed to have settled eight wars,
with at least six resolved through the threat of tariffs.He positioned the
four-day skirmish between the nuclear-armed neighbours as a prime example,
China has described India as a “development opportunity, not a threat” after the latest India-China Strategic Dialogue, signalling a shift toward a cooperative rather than confrontational lens in bilateral ties.The dialogue featured India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and China’s Executive Vice Minister Ma Zhaoxu, who engaged in friendly, candid, and in-depth discussions on the international
Air Chief statements have underscored the pivotal role played by Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor, with Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor emphasising that Rafale was “the hero” of the operation.He noted that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is seeking to induct more Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) to bolster its capabilities in future operations.While acknowledging
India’s pursuit of modern fighter aircraft has long been marked by delays, shifting priorities and persistent production hurdles, leaving the Indian Air Force (IAF) short of its operational needs.A recent article highlights two potential milestones in this tortuous journey: a possible contract for up to 114 Dassault Rafale jets to fulfil the enduring Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA)