Defence Preparedness

ISROs Military Satellite EOS-09 Mission Failure: What Are The Alternatives For India In The Espionage Sphere?

The failure of the PSLV-C61 mission on May 18, 2025, which resulted in the loss of the EOS-09 (RISAT-1B) satellite, has temporarily left India without a critical asset for all-weather Earth observation and surveillance.EOS-09 was designed to provide high-resolution, real-time imaging using C-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), capable of monitoring the Earth’s surface day or night, regardless of

May 19, 2025
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India’s Next-Generation Smart UAV Ecosystem: The aerShield Initiative

The aerShield initiative represents a significant advancement in India’s defence capabilities through the successful development and testing of an integrated smart UAV ecosystem. This collaborative effort between Aerpace Industries Limited, Aerpace Robotics Pvt Ltd, UAV Tech Pvt Ltd, and Leospear Defence Pvt Ltd has yielded a comprehensive drone platform that combines artificial intelligence,

May 19, 2025
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How ‘Haldi Ghati’ Exercise Helped India Mobilise Military Rapidly For Op Sindoor

CDS Anil Chauhan in conversation with three armed forces chiefsThe ‘Haldi Ghati’ military exercise played a pivotal role in India’s rapid and effective mobilisation of its armed forces for Operation Sindoor, following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025.Conducted from April 18 to 22 under the Department of Military Affairs, the exercise was designed to enhance seamless communication and

May 19, 2025
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Adani Partners With Sparton To Develop Anti-Submarine Warfare Solutions

Adani Defence & Aerospace, the defence arm of Adani Enterprises, has entered into a landmark partnership with Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC, a US-based undersea warfare specialist and subsidiary of Israel’s Elbit Systems, to develop and assemble advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) solutions for the Indian Navy.This collaboration, formalised through a binding agreement, focuses on the

May 18, 2025
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China Trying To Revive Bangladeshi Airbase Near India’s ‘Chicken’s Neck’

The reported revival of the World War II-era Lalmonirhat airbase in Bangladesh, with significant Chinese involvement, has triggered deep strategic anxieties in India due to the airbase’s proximity-just 12-20 kilometers-to the Indian border and only about 135 kilometers from the Siliguri Corridor, also known as the ‘Chicken’s Neck’.This corridor is India’s sole and narrow land link (22 km at its

May 18, 2025
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India Approves Emergency Procurement Powers For Defence Forces To Buy Arms, Ammo

In the wake of the ongoing Operation Sindoor, the Indian government has approved emergency procurement powers for the defence forces, enabling them to acquire arms and ammunition worth approximately ₹40,000 crore. This move, sanctioned by the Defence Acquisition Council in a recent high-level meeting, comes at a critical juncture as Indian armed forces intensify operations against Pakistan

May 17, 2025
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Hypersonic Breakthrough Coming Soon: Veteran DRDO Scientist Dr. Sudhir Kumar Mishra Says World’s Fastest Missile In The Works

India is on the brink of a significant defence breakthrough with the imminent unveiling of an indigenous hypersonic missile, as revealed by veteran DRDO scientist Dr. Sudhir Kumar Mishra at the Powering Bharat Summit on May 16, 2025. Dr. Mishra, former Director General of DRDO and ex-CEO of BrahMos Aerospace, confirmed that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently

May 17, 2025
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India Will Become Self-Reliant In Fighter Jet Manufacturing In Next Few Years: Ex-Chief Designer of TEJAS Kota Harinarayana

India is on the verge of achieving self-reliance in fighter jet manufacturing, as highlighted by Kota Harinarayana, the former programme director and chief designer of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS.According to Harinarayana, India has successfully developed a robust ecosystem for aircraft manufacturing, with significant advancements in indigenous production technology. This progress

May 17, 2025
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HAL To Deliver 12 TEJAS MK-1A Fighter Jets To Indian Air Force In 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to deliver twelve Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 2025, with the first aircraft expected within the next couple of months. This development comes as GE Aerospace has begun supplying the crucial F404-IN20 engines needed for the indigenous fighter program. The delivery timeline aligns with HAL’s

May 17, 2025
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India Fast-Tracks ₹22,500-Crore Spy Satellite Constellation From 4 Years To 1

India has launched an ambitious and accelerated initiative to enhance its satellite-based surveillance capabilities, marking a significant shift in its approach to national security and intelligence gathering. This ₹22,500-crore ($3 billion) project, known as the Space Based Surveillance (SBS-3) program, was green-lit by the Cabinet Committee on Security in October 2024, following heightened

May 13, 2025
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