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The Defence Acquisition Council has approved the induction of the ₹5,150 crore Dharashakti Integrated Electronic Warfare (EW) System, a landmark indigenous capability that can jam multiple enemy airborne early warning and control systems (AEWCS), fighter radars, synthetic aperture radars (SAR), encrypted communications, and navigation networks.Critically, it now provides the Indian Army with the
Pakistan’s first Hangor-class submarine, PNS Hangor, has arrived in Karachi, marking a major milestone in Islamabad’s naval modernisation. India is watching closely as this Chinese-origin platform, equipped with advanced Air Independent Propulsion (AIP), significantly enhances Pakistan’s underwater endurance and stealth, altering the strategic balance in the Arabian Sea.The arrival of PNS Hangor
Pakistan has publicly voiced unease over India’s expanding strategic capabilities, suggesting that New Delhi’s nuclear arsenal may exceed current estimates.The statement was issued against the backdrop of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s latest assessment, which placed India’s nuclear stockpile at approximately 190 warheads. Islamabad’s remarks are notable as they
Chief of Defence Staff General N.S. Raja Subramani undertook his maiden visit to the Headquarters of the Western Air Command, where he engaged with senior leadership of the Indian Air Force to deliberate on the future trajectory of India’s military transformation.The visit was marked by a strong emphasis on the principles of Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Innovation, which he described as the three
Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, currently serving as the Deputy Chief of the Indian Army, has been appointed as the new Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat.This marks the first time that a serving officer has been chosen for the position, which is headed by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. His appointment is significant as it reflects a shift in the government’s
The Ministry of Defence has concluded a contract with a private firm for the procurement of twenty enhanced capability Global Navigation Satellite System jammers, valued at ₹449 crore.With a minimum of seventy-five per cent indigenous content, the deal falls under the Buy Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured category.This represents a significant stride in strengthening
India is preparing to test fly its first full-scale High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS), developed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), capable of operating at altitudes of 75,000 feet for up to 90 days.This breakthrough will provide persistent surveillance and communications capabilities, positioning India alongside leading nations in stratospheric aerospace innovation.India’s
India’s nuclear deterrence posture has undergone a subtle but significant transformation, as highlighted in the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI) annual yearbook released on 9 June. According to an analysis Strat News Global, for the first time, SIPRI has classified a portion of India’s arsenal as operationally deployed rather than stockpiled. Twelve warheads
The Indian Army has received a major boost to its unmanned warfare arsenal with the induction of 106 advanced kamikaze drones. These turbojet-powered systems, named Peacekeeper (Agniveg), have been delivered by defence technology firm SMPP and are designed to strike deep inside enemy territory while operating effectively in contested electromagnetic environments.This milestone marks a significant
On the morning of 11 June 2026, Indian authorities carried out a large-scale precautionary evacuation ahead of a planned missile test from Launch Complex-3 (LC-3) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Balasore district, Odisha.The operation involved moving over 11,000 residents, precisely 11,442 people, along with livestock, to temporary shelters. The evacuation was coordinated by