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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reiterated that boundary issues should not dictate the bilateral relations between India and China. This stance comes amid a backdrop of improved ties following a significant meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan, Russia, last October.The meeting marked a strategic shift towards enhancing bilateral cooperation and
In the high-stakes competition for India’s next-generation fighter jet, Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter is gaining attention as a viable option, potentially outpacing the U.S. offer of the F-35 Lightning II. Despite the F-35 being considered one of the most advanced jets available, its high cost and the stringent conditions often associated with U.S. defence deals may deter India.The F-35,
The BM-04 is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by India’s Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), recently unveiled at the Vigyan Vaibhav 2025 defence exhibition in Hyderabad. Despite being classified as an SRBM, the BM-04 boasts a range of 400 to 1,500 km, which overlaps with intermediate-range ballistic missiles.It features a two-stage solid-fuel propulsion system
The Indian Army’s Eastern Command recently concluded a successful Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) field firing exercise at the Teesta Field Firing Range in West Bengal. Conducted under the aegis of Trishakti Corps, the exercise involved the firing of over 260 missiles, with the objective of achieving the goal of "one missile one tank."More than 1,500 personnel from various infantry and mechanised
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff, recently reviewed the operational preparedness of a formation for developments along the Northern Borders.The visit underscores the Army’s proactive approach to ensuring mission readiness and maintaining peak operational efficiency in an evolving security environment. General Dwivedi has been actively engaged in assessing the operational
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been instrumental in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defence technology since its inception in 1958. Despite notable achievements such as the Agni and Prithvi missile systems and the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS, DRDO has faced significant challenges due to frequent delays in delivering critical military platforms and
In a significant enhancement to the Indian Air Force’s strategic airlift capabilities, a C-17 Globemaster-III aircraft successfully landed at the high-altitude Kargil airfield for the first time. This trial run marked a major boost to the IAF’s ability to transport troops and supplies to forward areas, particularly near the Line of Control with Pakistan.The C-17, which took off from its home base
The Indian Defence Ministry is planning to expand competitive bidding for weapons procurement to create a more level playing field for private firms. Currently, the majority of defence production contracts are secured by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), often without a tendering process.This shift aims to enhance the role of the private sector in defence production, aligning with the
As India faces increasing security threats from its adversaries, particularly China and Pakistan, prioritising air combat readiness has become imperative. The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates with a reduced squadron strength of 31, significantly below its authorised strength of 42.This gap in capabilities is exacerbated by the rapid modernisation of neighbouring air forces. China, for
China’s announcement to boost its defence budget by 7.2% to approximately $249 billion has significant implications for India. This increase marks the second-largest military budget globally, following the United States, and underscores China’s continued focus on military modernisation.The enhanced budget will likely accelerate China’s development of advanced military capabilities, including