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DRDO Chief Samir V Kamat has announced a strategic pivot towards drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as a cornerstone of the organisation’s efforts in 2026. This shift acknowledges the growing dominance of unmanned platforms in modern warfare over the next decade or more.With Indian industry already excelling in smaller drones, DRDO aims to concentrate on high-altitude, long-endurance (
Picture This: Battlefields where algorithms outthink adversaries in milliseconds, quantum-encrypted networks defy all hacks, and hypersonic missiles scream at Mach 6+ before anyone can blink.That’s the vision Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, laid out in a riveting interaction with Raksha Sutra, the Ministry of Defence’s insider publication.He
The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS program has marked a significant milestone by completing 25 years of flight operations, prompting a strategic shift in focus towards the development of the TEJAS MK-2 and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat highlighted this transition during his address at the two-day national seminar titled ‘Aeronautics 2047’, organised by
Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) integrated with Agni-series ballistic missile boosterIndia’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled Project Dhvani, a cutting-edge Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) designed to revolutionise strategic deterrence. This indigenous system represents a leap in hypersonic technology, positioning India alongside global leaders like the United
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the nation’s indigenous fighter aircraft programs, reported UNI.On 4 January 2026, DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat announced key milestones during the TEJAS-25 national seminar in Bangalore, hosted by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA).The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is slated
India’s Royal Navy is set to commission warships at an impressive rate of one every six weeks throughout 2026, bolstering the nation’s maritime strength while stimulating economic growth, reported of Sunday Guardian Live.This ambitious schedule underscores New Delhi’s strategic focus on naval expansion amid evolving regional dynamics. Last year marked a pivotal phase of operational readiness,
India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS marked a quarter-century milestone on 4 January 2001, when it undertook its maiden flight, soaring for approximately 18 minutes and attaining speeds of up to 280 knots.This pivotal moment, celebrated recently at a national seminar organised by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), underscores the program’s transformative impact on the
The Indian Army has undertaken a significant transformation in its force structure to address the demands of contemporary conflicts, establishing a modern warfare force that includes over one lakh trained drone operatives dispersed across various units.This initiative aligns with the central government’s push for defence restructuring, enabling the Army to integrate advanced technologies into
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel, Samudra Pratap, at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) in Vasco, South Goa, on 5 January 2026. This milestone event underscores India’s advancing maritime capabilities and commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing.The 114.5-metre vessel, weighing 4,200
The Arihant-class nuclear-powered submarines represent a cornerstone of India’s strategic deterrence, with the fourth vessel, designated S4*, poised to join the fleet as INS Arisudan. Launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 16 October 2025, this submarine embodies the Sanskrit theme of ‘destroyer of enemies’ shared by its predecessors: INS Arihant, INS Arighaat, and INS Aridhaman.The naming