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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised the importance of addressing critical technological challenges to ensure India’s strength and security. Speaking at the inauguration of ‘Vigyan Vaibhav-2025’ in Hyderabad, part of the National Science Day celebrations, Singh highlighted the shift in warfare from hardware to software, underscoring the need for India to lead in transformative technologies
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted flight trials of the indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range (NASM-SR). The trials, held on February 25, 2025, at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, involved launching the missile from a SeaKing 42B helicopter.The NASM-SR demonstrated high precision by hitting a
Indian Army and IAF chiefs flew in a Tejas jet at Aero India 2025, marking historic momentAir Chief Marshal AP Singh has expressed a vision for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to become a major aerospace power by 2047. This ambitious goal aligns with India’s broader strategy to enhance its military capabilities and achieve self-reliance in defence production.The IAF aims to have its entire inventory
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently felicitated the team behind India’s Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile project, following the successful flight trials conducted in November 2024.This achievement marks a significant milestone for India, placing it among a select group of nations with hypersonic capabilities. The hypersonic missile, designed to carry payloads over ranges exceeding
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has successfully tested the MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s enhanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities by deploying and testing anti-submarine sensors using pre-production Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) pods. The tests, conducted from January 20 to 30, 2025, marked a significant milestone in demonstrating the SeaGuardian’s ability to perform
India’s strategic role in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) is pivotal, driven by a convergence of interests with littoral nations. This region is crucial for India due to its geography, energy resources, trade routes, and natural resources, which underscore its importance in India’s maritime strategy.India’s main objective in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is to secure the Sea Lines of Communication
India’s maritime sector is poised for significant growth, particularly through the synergy between military and civilian shipbuilding. The recent announcement of the ₹25,000 Crores Maritime Development Fund in Budget 2025 is a pivotal step towards enhancing the country’s shipping and shipbuilding capabilities, wrote Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd).This fund aims to provide long-term, affordable
Chinese Defence Ministry on Thursday said the militaries of India and China are implementing the resolutions to end the standoff in eastern Ladakh in a "comprehensive and effective manner." "At present, the Chinese and Indian militaries are implementing the resolutions related to the border areas in a compressive and effective manner," Chinese Defence Ministry Spokesman Sr Col Wu Qian told a
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has received a significant budgetary allocation of ₹9,676 Crores for the financial year 2025-26, marking a substantial increase of 26.5% from the previous year’s budget. This allocation was announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the ICG’s 18th investiture ceremony, where he emphasised the need for modernisation in response to evolving maritime threats,
India and Japan have launched the sixth edition of their joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian 2025, at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan, commencing on February 24 and running until March 9, 2025. This year’s exercise is notable for its expanded scale, featuring company-strength contingents from both nations for the first time, which signifies a significant enhancement in their military