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India’s naval ambitions are reaching a pivotal milestone in 2026, with the commissioning of 19 warships marking the largest single-year force accretion in its history. This surge underscores the rapid maturation of the nation’s domestic shipbuilding capabilities, transforming the Indian Navy into a more potent blue-water force amid escalating regional tensions.The expansion aligns seamlessly with
India’s successful test of the K-4 intermediate-range ballistic missile from INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal on 23 December 2025 marks a qualitative shift in its nuclear deterrent posture.The test validated the full integration of the missile, submarine and command-and-control architecture, moving India’s sea-based deterrent from a largely developmental phase to one that is operationally
Vayu Aerospace Review’s interview with Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, indicates a measured yet forward-leaning trajectory for Indian naval aviation and carrier capability.On the follow-on aircraft carrier, the Navy is actively exploring an IAC-2 as a repeat order of INS Vikrant (IAC-1), but with modifications based on lessons learnt during design, construction and initial
The Indian Navy is establishing a new naval base at Haldia in West Bengal to bolster its operational footprint in the Bay of Bengal. This development underscores India’s strategic intent to enhance maritime surveillance and rapid response capabilities amid evolving regional security dynamics.Situated on the Hooghly River near its confluence with the Haldi River, Haldia benefits from proximity to
The Indian Army’s decision to partner with TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and the 510 Army Base Workshop (ABW) for overhauling and upgrading the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) marks a shift towards life-cycle modernisation rather than buying entirely new launchers. By opting for a structured mid-life upgrade of older launchers, the Army is maximising past investments while
DRDO Chief Samir V Kamat has announced a strategic pivot towards drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as a cornerstone of the organisation’s efforts in 2026. This shift acknowledges the growing dominance of unmanned platforms in modern warfare over the next decade or more.With Indian industry already excelling in smaller drones, DRDO aims to concentrate on high-altitude, long-endurance (
The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS program has marked a significant milestone by completing 25 years of flight operations, prompting a strategic shift in focus towards the development of the TEJAS MK-2 and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat highlighted this transition during his address at the two-day national seminar titled ‘Aeronautics 2047’, organised by
© Damien Symon A recent satellite image has exposed China’s ongoing construction of permanent structures near the buffer zone at Pangong Tso along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. Shared by geostrategic expert Damien Symon on X, the imagery reveals new buildings situated within Chinese-held territory, adjacent to a pier and existing troop accommodations.This
India’s Royal Navy is set to commission warships at an impressive rate of one every six weeks throughout 2026, bolstering the nation’s maritime strength while stimulating economic growth, reported of Sunday Guardian Live.This ambitious schedule underscores New Delhi’s strategic focus on naval expansion amid evolving regional dynamics. Last year marked a pivotal phase of operational readiness,
India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS marked a quarter-century milestone on 4 January 2001, when it undertook its maiden flight, soaring for approximately 18 minutes and attaining speeds of up to 280 knots.This pivotal moment, celebrated recently at a national seminar organised by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), underscores the program’s transformative impact on the