Southeast Asia Embraces BrahMos: Philippines Hails Success As Indonesia Joins The Fray

Indian defence exports are witnessing a surge in international acclaim, exemplified by the resounding endorsement from the Philippines’ Chief of Staff, General Romeo S. Brawner Jr.During his visit to Delhi for the Raisina Dialogue 2026, General Brawner expressed keen interest in expanding military procurement from India, citing the exemplary performance of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles

March 9, 2026
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Analysis: How the U.S.-Iran War Will Impact China

–– The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran – which began on 28 February 2026 – have effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, causing energy insecurity for the majority of Asia, notably China, India, South Korea, and Japan. However, this current conflict could pose a strategic challenge to China, which has arguably been losing key sources … Read more

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March 9, 2026
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Tactical Stopgap: IAF Prioritises Lean Direct Stealth Imports To Shield Domestic AMCA Timeline

India’s formidable Air Force has sharpened its modernisation blueprint, pivoting towards a tightly controlled direct procurement of fifth-generation stealth fighters instead of committing to a sprawling domestic production setup for an imported platform.This recalibration stems from the pressing imperative to close a burgeoning "stealth deficit" across the region, as rivals such as China

March 8, 2026
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Wang Yi Urges India-China BRICS Alliance To Champion Global South Amid US-Iran Escalation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged greater cooperation between India and China amid escalating tensions in West Asia.Speaking at a news conference on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress in Beijing, Wang emphasised the need for the two nations to support each other’s presidencies of BRICS over the next two years.He highlighted the potential for India

March 8, 2026
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Iran’s Shahed Effect: India Fast-Tracks Low-Cost Strike Drones To Reshape Regional Deterrence

Iran’s deployment of Shahed-series drones in its ongoing conflict with Israel has profoundly influenced India’s defence priorities. These low-cost, long-range unmanned systems have overwhelmed advanced air defences, striking deep into enemy territory with waves of attacks.This tactical success has prompted Indian military planners to accelerate indigenous strike drone programmes, recognising the

March 8, 2026
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India’s Nuclear Attack (SSN) Submarine Program Faces Two-Decade Delay, Operational Only By 2036, Exposes Critical Underwater Vulnerability

India’s underwater strike capability remains a critical vulnerability in its naval arsenal, with the much-anticipated indigenous nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) unlikely to enter service before 2036. This delay exacerbates a strategic gap, leaving the Indian Navy reliant on ageing assets and leased platforms amid escalating threats in the Indian Ocean Region, according to a TOI report.The

March 7, 2026
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