Defence Preparedness

India’s 52‑Satellite Constellation: Building A Resilient Military Space Architecture To Monitor China, Pakistan Threats

India has sanctioned a ₹26,968‑crore program to deploy a 52‑satellite military constellation between 2025 and 2029, marking a decisive shift from a civilian‑focused space program to a robust defence architecture, according to a report in TOI.Thirty‑one satellites will be built by private industry, reflecting the new Space Policy 2026 and global trends in commercial integration.India’s space

June 6, 2026
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India Unveils First Look At Indigenous P-76 Conventional Submarine

India’s Project-76 marks a historic milestone as the country unveils the first look at its indigenously designed conventional submarine, the P-76 SSK, reported Sandeep Unnithan on his X handle.This ambitious program aims to deliver a fleet of advanced diesel-electric submarines with cutting-edge stealth, endurance, and strike capabilities, positioning India as a serious undersea power in the

June 6, 2026
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India Opens Tactical Missile Production To Private Sector, Ending BDL Monopoly

India’s Ministry of Defence has decisively ended Bharat Dynamics Limited’s monopoly in tactical missile production, opening the sector to private firms under the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026.This marks a major structural reform, distributing DRDO’s missile programs among both public and private industry to accelerate development and strengthen self-reliance.The Ministry of Defence has

June 6, 2026
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Indian Navy Seeks Indigenous 80mm Rockets For MiG‑29K Fleet

The Indian Navy has taken a decisive step towards strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing by inviting domestic industry partners to design and produce 80 mm aero rockets for its MiG‑29K fleet, according to a report in India Today. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to replace imported ammunition with locally developed systems, aligning with the long‑term objective of

June 6, 2026
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India’s Twin Submarine Projects Signal Breakthrough In Indigenous Undersea Warfare

India’s submarine modernisation is entering a decisive phase with the twin indigenous programs — Project 76 for conventional diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) and Project 77 for nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs). These initiatives will determine the trajectory of India’s maritime power in the 21st century, filling long-standing gaps in its undersea warfare capabilities.Project 76

June 6, 2026
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INS Airavat Strengthens India–Sri Lanka Maritime Partnership During Colombo Visit

INS Airavat arrived in Colombo on 1 June 2026 for an Operational Turnaround, carrying critical spares for the Sri Lanka Coast Guard ship Suraksha under a Government of India grant.The visit was marked by a traditional naval welcome and reinforced India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and the MAHASAGAR vision of regional maritime cooperation.INS Airavat, a Shardul-class Landing Ship Tank, was

June 6, 2026
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India Expands Submarine Plan To Nine Boats As Underwater Fleet Modernisation Accelerates

India has decided to expand its submarine acquisition plan, moving beyond the earlier proposal of six boats under Project 75(I) to a total of nine conventional diesel-electric submarines in the first phase, as reported by The Print. This decision reflects the government’s assessment that the Navy’s underwater fleet will face significant depletion from the late 2030s onwards, as several of

June 5, 2026
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NETRA MK-1A To Bridge Gap As NETRA MK-2 Faces Platform Delays

India’s NETRA MK-2 airborne surveillance program is advancing rapidly, with radar development nearing completion, but delays in Airbus A321 platform modifications mean the system may not be inducted until the 2030s.To bridge this gap, DRDO and the Indian Air Force are fielding the NETRA MK-1A, an interim solution that integrates next-generation radar technology onto Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft,

June 5, 2026
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Smart Border Concept In Final Stage With Pilot Projects To Be Launched At Seven To Eight Locations Says Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the concept of "smart borders" has reached its final stage, with pilot projects to be launched soon at seven to eight locations across India’s international frontiers.Speaking at the Lankamura Border Outpost of the Border Security Force in Tripura, Shah outlined the government’s plan to establish a quadrangular fool proof security grid that

June 5, 2026
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Indian Air Force Su-30MKI Achieves Historic First Landing At Navi Mumbai International Airport

The Indian Air Force achieved a historic milestone on 4 June 2026 when a frontline Su-30MKI fighter jet successfully landed at the newly inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport, marking the first-ever fighter landing at the facility and showcasing the IAF’s operational flexibility.This event highlights the integration of military aviation with India’s expanding civil infrastructure and

June 4, 2026
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