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A Bangladesh Air Force Yakovlev Yak-130 on final approach at one of its air baseIndia is accelerating the revival of the long-defunct Kailashahar airfield in Tripura as a direct response to growing strategic concerns over China’s involvement in the redevelopment of Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airbase, located less than 20 kilometers from the Indian border and near the critical Siliguri Corridor—
Procurement of 500 anti-tank guided missiles for T-90 tanks awaits final vetting of contract value.The Ministry of Defence is set to place a significant procurement order for 500 Invar anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) from Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL), with the contract value estimated between ₹2,000 crore and ₹3,000 crore.This acquisition aims to enhance India’s armoured warfare capabilities by
India’s eastern border dynamics have entered a volatile phase, with Bangladesh’s interim government displaying a tilt toward China and Pakistan, raising the stakes for India’s security calculus. At the heart of this tension is the Siliguri Corridor—familiarly called the “Chicken’s Neck”—a narrow, 22-kilometer-wide strip that connects India’s mainland to its eight northeastern states and Sikkim.
In a landmark decision that marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards defence self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has officially approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Program Execution Model, setting the stage for the development of India’s first indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft.This approval represents a culmination of years of strategic
India’s defence establishment is developing a sophisticated multi-sensor approach to counter advanced stealth aircraft through the integration of Bharat Electronics Limited’s (BEL) Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system with the next-generation Gallium Nitride (GaN) variant of the indigenous UTTAM Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar. This technological convergence represents a
SkyStriker loitering munitions, used in Ops Sindoor, located & destroyed targets with precisionOperation Sindoor stands as a watershed moment in India’s military history, marking a significant shift from traditional ground-centric warfare to a conflict dominated by air power and sophisticated air defence. Unlike previous engagements, this operation was characterized by its reliance on both
The L&T TEER (Manoeuvrable Recoverable Aerial Target) represents a significant advancement in indigenous defence technology, serving as a sophisticated platform designed specifically for air defence weapon system training and evaluation. This cutting-edge system exemplifies India’s growing capabilities in unmanned aerial vehicle development, combining high-performance flight characteristics
India is set to significantly strengthen its naval mine warfare capabilities by reviving the long-pending project to indigenously construct 12 advanced Mine Countermeasure Vessels (MCMVs), with an estimated investment of around ₹44,000 crore. This move comes amid growing maritime security concerns, particularly due to the increasing presence of Chinese nuclear and conventional submarines in the
The latest US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) ‘World Threat Assessment’ report for 2025 provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving security dynamics in South Asia, particularly focusing on the trilateral relationship between India, China, and Pakistan.The report underscores that Pakistan continues to view India as an "existential threat" and is determined to modernise its military,
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has announced significant security and infrastructure developments in the terror-affected Billawar region of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir. In response to a recent spike in terror incidents, two army brigades have been deployed—one stationed at Sarthal and another newly set up in Rampur township.This move infra development is aimed at ensuring round-the-clock