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The Border Security Force (BSF) has swiftly erected 12-foot-high concertina fencing along vulnerable stretches of the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s strategically vital Chicken’s Neck region, known as the Siliguri Corridor.This narrow 20-40 km wide land bridge serves as India’s sole terrestrial link to its eight north-eastern states, making it a perennial geopolitical flashpoint. The
The Indian Army has unveiled a transformative digital platform known as Depot Integration Management Edition (DIME), designed to revolutionise military logistics. Launched on Thursday, this pan-Army system promises to deliver near real-time visibility of logistic items, spanning from frontline units to Army Headquarters.DIME addresses longstanding challenges in supply chain management by
Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), the Hyderabad-based laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has achieved a path-breaking milestone in the development of Hypersonic Missiles.The DRDL successfully conducted an extensive long-duration ground test of its Actively Cooled Scramjet Full Scale Combustor, achieving a run time of over 12 minutes at its
India has unveiled a ground breaking advancement in its defence arsenal with the debut of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM) at the 77th Republic Day parade in 2026. Dubbed the ‘modern-day Brahmastra’, this hypersonic glide vehicle marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s journey towards technological self-reliance.Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) continues its tireless efforts to finalise the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha (NPD) Road, establishing Ladakh’s vital third strategic axis to the mainland. This 298-kilometre route links Manali to Leh via Darcha and Nimmu on the Kargil-Leh Highway, providing a shorter alternative to the existing Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh paths.In March 2024, BRO achieved a major
India and Germany stand on the brink of sealing an $8 billion defence pact, poised to reshape New Delhi’s naval prowess. This landmark agreement, the largest in India’s defence procurement history, centres on submarine manufacturing with unprecedented technology transfer from Germany.Officials close to the negotiations reveal that the deal is being finalised ahead of German Chancellor Friedrich
PM Modi waving to sailors of a navy’s stealth frigate during Diwali onboard INS VikrantIndia faces mounting geopolitical pressures in its maritime domains, particularly in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea, where assertive moves by China and Pakistan demand a robust response. Recent sensational headlines, such as those from News24 suggesting catastrophic strikes on Karachi and Gwadar under a Modi
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), Deputy Minister of Defence, and Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), Secretary of Defence, from Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Thursday.The discussions centred on advancing bilateral defence cooperation and military-to-military relations, with a focus on enhancing strategic ties, expanding joint military
The Union Budget 2026, due next month, faces mounting pressures from escalating defence and infrastructure demands. BMI, a Fitch Solutions firm, predicts a rise in defence and capital expenditure allocations. This comes as the government juggles fiscal consolidation with domestic ambitions and external threats.India’s fiscal deficit target for FY2026-27 stands at 4.3 per cent of GDP. BMI
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed a Guard of Honour at the Sri Lankan Army Headquarters in Colombo during his official visit on 7 January 2026. He engaged in discussions with Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, focusing on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and military-to-military ties.The talks reaffirmed both nations’