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The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) TEJAS MK-1A is preparing to conduct trials of a twin-configuration launcher for the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM).This development marks a significant step in expanding the fighter’s close-combat arsenal, as the new launcher will allow two missiles to be mounted on a single pylon, thereby doubling the available firepower in dogfight
The BrahMos missile program is undergoing a transformative phase, with the next generation of variants being designed to be lighter, stealthier and longer‑ranged. The current BrahMos weighs around three tonnes, but the BrahMos‑NG is expected to be substantially smaller and lighter, at around 1.2 tonnes, thanks to the use of advanced composite materials.This reduction in weight will allow fighter
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has formally assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, at the Air Headquarters in New Delhi.His appointment marks a significant transition in the leadership of the Indian Air Force at a time when the service is intensifying its focus on modernisation and joint operations.Air Marshal Dixit, a decorated officer with extensive
China’s deployment of more than 200 missile launchers opposite India has transformed the strategic equation along the Line of Actual Control. For decades, the Himalayas were regarded as India’s greatest natural defence, but modern warfare has eroded that advantage.Defence experts caution that any future conflict may not begin with troops crossing the frontier but with a massive missile barrage
United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has announced that a pivotal Quadrilateral Security Dialogue meeting will be convened in the Philippines in mid-July.This declaration was made during his address at the IX US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit 2026 in Washington DC. The announcement signals a dynamic shift in the Indo-Pacific security architecture, underscoring
The armed forces have undergone a significant reshuffle in senior leadership positions, marking a major transition across both the Army and the Air Force.This change of guard comes at a time when the country has already seen new leadership at the very top of the defence establishment, with General Dhiraj Seth assuming charge as Chief of the Army Staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan taking over as
General Dhiraj Seth formally assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff on 30 June 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than four decades of distinguished service.The ceremonial transition was marked by a guard of honour accorded to General Dwivedi on the lawns of South Block, underscoring the significance of the occasion.An alumnus of the National Defence
The Indian Army has firmly rejected recent media reports alleging encroachment by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in Arunachal Pradesh and the establishment of camps in the region.In a statement issued on Monday, the Army described such claims as incorrect and without basis, emphasising that no such activity has taken place along the sensitive frontier.The Army clarified that it had observed
India’s missile arsenal has expanded significantly, combining battlefield validation with rising exports to enhance its global profile.The trio of Agni, Pralay, and BrahMos represents a layered capability. Agni provides nuclear deterrence with ranges extending up to 8,000 kilometres and multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle technology.Pralay fills the tactical gap with a manoeuvrable
India’s nuclear posture has entered a new phase with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s latest yearbook noting that twelve of its estimated 190 warheads are now operationally deployed.This means they are positioned with active military forces, mated with delivery systems, and ready for use. It marks the first time India’s arsenal has been classified in this way, reflecting a