Defence Preparedness

India’s TARA Glide Kit Signals Breakthrough In Indigenous Precision Strike Power — Lessons From Ukraine & Israel‑US‑Iran War

India’s successful flight trials of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) glide bomb kit mark a decisive step in building affordable, indigenous precision strike capabilities.By transforming conventional gravity bombs into long-range smart munitions, the Indian Air Force gains the ability to conduct stand-off precision strikes at a fraction of the cost of imported guided missiles, while

June 3, 2026
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India Successfully Tests RudraM-II Air-To-Surface Missile With Pinpoint Precision

India has successfully tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an airborne platform, achieving pinpoint accuracy and validating all mission objectives.This indigenous weapon, capable of speeds up to Mach 5.5 and ranges of around 300 km, marks a major leap in India’s precision-strike capability and strengthens its self-reliance in advanced defence technologies.The Defence Research and

June 2, 2026
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India’s Rafale Deal Boosts Air-Power But Cannot Alone Solve Fighter Shortage

India has formally moved closer to finalising its largest-ever fighter aircraft acquisition, with the Ministry of Defence issuing a Letter of Request to France for 114 Rafale fighters, reported Times of India.The deal, valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh crore, will be structured as a government-to-government agreement between New Delhi and Paris. Based on the precedent of the earlier contract for

June 2, 2026
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Indian Air Force Explores Expendable Digital Jammers To Enhance Rafale Survivability

The Indian Air Force is examining ways to strengthen the survivability of its Dassault Rafale fleets by integrating self-contained, expendable Digital Radio Frequency Memory jammers such as Leonardo’s BriteCloud.These advanced off-board decoys are designed to be launched from conventional dispensers, drawing radar-guided threats away from the aircraft and providing an additional layer of

June 2, 2026
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US Sidesteps AGNI‑6 ICBM Speculation, Confirms India’s MIRV‑Capable AGNI-5 Test

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has firmly sidestepped claims about India’s alleged Agni‑6 missile test, clarifying that the recent launch was in fact a MIRV‑capable Agni‑5.His remarks at the Shangri‑La Dialogue stressed neutrality, avoiding labelling either India or Pakistan as threats, while highlighting both nations’ security concerns.India’s missile programme became the centre of attention

June 2, 2026
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Indian Air Force Strengthens Long‑Range Strike With R‑37M Missiles Against Adversaries

The Indian Air Force has approved a contract worth about $1.2 billion to acquire nearly 300 Russian R‑37M very long‑range air‑to‑air missiles, designated RVV‑BD for export and known in NATO reporting as the AA‑13.These weapons will be integrated onto the Su‑30MKI fleet over the coming years, transforming the heavy fighters into long‑range strike platforms with enhanced sensors and datalinks. This

June 2, 2026
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Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty Assumes Command of Andaman & Nicobar Command

Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM, formally assumed charge as the 20th Commander‑in‑Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) at Sri Vijaya Puram on 1 June 2026.His appointment marks a significant moment for India’s only Tri‑Service Operational Command, which plays a pivotal role in safeguarding national interests in the Indian Ocean Region and reinforcing India’s strategic posture in the

June 2, 2026
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India Issues Letter of Request To France For ₹3.25 Lakh Crore Rafale Deal, 94 Jets To Be Made In India

India has formally issued the Letter of Request to France for the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets in a government-to-government deal valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh crore, reported renowned news agency ANI.The Acquisition Wing of the Defence Ministry dispatched the LoR last week to French officials, marking a decisive step in one of the largest defence procurements in Indian

June 1, 2026
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India Revives Midget Submarine Plan Amid Debate Over Indigenous Versus Foreign Designs

India has revived its long-dormant plan to acquire small submarines, with the Navy now actively weighing indigenous designs from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) against foreign offerings from Italian firms such as Fincantieri and Drass. reported The Print.The decision will hinge on whether the government opts for a home-grown solution under the Buy India

June 1, 2026
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Centre To Establish Modern Air-Raid Warning Systems In 244 Districts With IAF Expertise

The Centre has initiated a major project to establish modern air-raid warning systems across India’s vulnerable districts under the Air Raid Warning System (ARWS) programme.This effort is aimed at ensuring that all 244 districts identified as vulnerable, mostly those near the borders, will be equipped with a standardised, modern, and fully functional warning network to alert civilians in the

June 1, 2026
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