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Bangladesh’s revival of the Lalmonirhat airbase, less than 20 km from India’s Siliguri Corridor, is raising alarm in New Delhi due to its proximity to one of India’s most sensitive strategic chokepoints. The addition of advanced radar systems, a large hangar, and a 4 km runway under Forces Goal 2030 signals Dhaka’s intent to strengthen northern airfields, with India already reinforcing its
Pakistan has unveiled a sweeping defence upgrade with the induction of Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines and J-10C fighter jets, marking a decisive expansion of its naval and air power.The program involves up to eight submarines, with a mix of Chinese-built and locally produced units, alongside the operational deployment of J-10Cs that were first used during the 2025 conflict with India.This
The India-UK Technology Security Initiative (TSI) was presented in the UK Parliament this week as a strategic investment designed to secure supply chains and strengthen bilateral cooperation in critical and emerging technologies.The initiative, first agreed between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer in July 2024 and renewed under the India-UK Vision 2035 framework, has already begun
Retired Indian armed forces officials have strongly defended the Great Nicobar Project, countering allegations made by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi regarding land grabbing, ecological damage, and corruption.They emphasised that the project is vital for India’s maritime security and economic development, particularly in monitoring the Strait of Malacca and countering China’s expanding
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of INS Mahendragiri, a next-generation stealth frigate, at a time when Chinese deployments in the Indian Ocean Region and Pakistan’s naval modernisation are expanding rapidly.The induction of this warship marks a decisive step in India’s effort to build a fleet capable not only of defending its coastline but also of asserting dominance across the wider maritime
China’s Commerce Ministry has formally blocked U.S. sanctions on five Chinese oil refiners, declaring them invalid under international law.The injunction prevents Washington from recognising or enforcing restrictions against Hengli Petrochemical and four ‘teapot’ refineries, a move that underscores Beijing’s defiance amid escalating U.S. efforts to choke off Iranian oil revenues.China’s Ministry
New A.I. tools are changing China’s entertainment industry and transforming one of its most popular genres: the microdrama.
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
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
India has achieved a major milestone in its maritime defence capabilities with the successful test of a long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off the coast of Odisha.Defence sources confirmed that the missile struck its designated target at a range of 1,500 kilometres, achieving a ‘perfect score’ by meeting all mission objectives.This test represents a significant extension of India’s defensive