India Weighs Rocket Force As Indigenous Missiles And Drones Development Advance

India is actively debating the creation of a dedicated Rocket Force to enhance
its conventional deterrence, deep-strike capability and battlefield firepower.
The proposal, announced earlier this year by Army Chief General Upendra
Dwivedi, is inspired by the growing use of ballistic missiles in recent
conflicts, including Iran’s strikes in West Asia and Russia’s deployment in
Ukraine

June 19, 2026
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India And Russia Developing Smaller, Hypersonic BrahMos Variants To Boost Strike Capabilities Says Denis Alipov

India and Russia are jointly advancing the development of smaller and hypersonic variants of the BrahMos missile system, a move that promises to significantly enhance the Indian Armed Forces’ multi-domain strike capabilities, as outlined in a report by ET Defence.Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov confirmed this collaboration during his address at the Vivekananda International Foundation,

June 18, 2026
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Pakistan Plans to Deploy New Hangor-Class Submarines in the Bay of Bengal

Pakistan’s decision to deploy its new China-built Hangor-class submarine in the Bay of Bengal marks a striking development in South Asian naval dynamics, reported India Today.The arrival of PNS Hangor in Karachi has revived memories of the 1971 war, when its predecessor sank India’s INS Khukri, though Pakistan ultimately suffered a crushing defeat and lost its eastern wing, leading to the

June 18, 2026
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India Strengthens Sri Lanka’s UN Deployment With $5.5 Million Military Stores And Expanded Defence Cooperation

India has provided military stores worth 5.5 million US dollars to the Sri Lanka Army for its United Nations deployment, underscoring the deepening defence partnership between the two neighbours.The stores were mobilised swiftly from Indian Army operational stocks and transported to Colombo aboard INS Sharda, reflecting India’s commitment to regional security and its ‘Neighbourhood First’

June 18, 2026
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India Expands Pralay Missile Production With Private Sector Partners

India has decisively expanded Pralay missile production by inducting private defence firms alongside Bharat Dynamics Limited, boosting annual output from just forty units to as many as two hundred fifty. This reflects a structural reform under the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026, aimed at meeting the armed forces’ growing demand and preparing for the Integrated Rocket Force.India has

June 17, 2026
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India’s Defence Production Hits Record ₹1.78 Lakh Crore, Private Sector Role Expands

India’s defence production has reached a historic peak of ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025‑26, marking a 15.6 per cent rise from the previous year and more than doubling output since FY 2020‑21. This milestone reflects the expanding role of the private sector, record exports, and sustained policy support under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.India’s annual defence production has surged to an

June 17, 2026
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India Validates Phase-II BMD Shield Capable of Intercepting 5,000km-ICBM Class Ballistic Missiles, Redefining Nuclear Deterrence Across Indo-Pacific

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully completed a series of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence tests that mark a significant leap in the country’s ability to intercept long-range ballistic missile threats.These trials validated interceptors capable of neutralising missiles with ranges approaching 5,000 kilometres, placing India among a select group of nations with

June 17, 2026
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Ten Indian Firms Compete For ₹30,000 Crore Indigenous Drone Deal To Supply 87 MALE UAVs To IAF

Ten Indian defence firms, including HAL, TATA Advanced Systems, and Larsen & Toubro, have submitted bids for the ₹30,000 crore project to supply 87 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) drones to the Indian Air Force.This marks one of the largest indigenous UAV procurements in India’s history, aimed at reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and integrating advanced surveillance and strike

June 17, 2026
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India Tightens Security With Anti-Drone Systems Amid Border Threats

India has been placed on high alert following warnings of possible drone strikes against critical installations along both land and maritime borders. The central government has directed security agencies to tighten measures at sensitive locations, with anti-drone systems being deployed to safeguard strategic assets.The Maritime Security Division of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

June 17, 2026
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Pakistan’s Fighter Jet Momentum Highlights Urgent Need For India To Accelerate TEJAS And AMCA Programs

Pakistan has accelerated its fighter jet modernisation with the JF‑17 Thunder fleet nearing 200 aircraft, while India’s TEJAS MK1A continues to face delays and the AMCA program risks slipping behind regional rivals.Unless India speeds up production and integration, Pakistan’s pace—backed by Chinese collaboration—could erode India’s technological edge.Pakistan’s JF‑17 Thunder program has

June 17, 2026
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