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The Indian Air Force has accelerated efforts to develop indigenous loitering munitions tailored for Destruction of Enemy Air Defences (DEAD) missions, following their proven effectiveness in the brief May 2025 conflict with Pakistan, known as Operation Sindoor.This push comes after the successful deployment of Israeli-made HAROP systems, which neutralised key Pakistani air defence assets of
Space-Z Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., based in Tamil Nadu, has introduced MarineSky-365, a long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle tailored for maritime defence. This platform targets the escalating demands on naval and air forces for uninterrupted surveillance over expansive sea and air domains.Maritime security operations worldwide have grown prohibitively costly and resource-heavy. Conventional manned
The Indian Army seeks to induct a next-generation Multimode Multifunction Weapon Locating Radar, designated MMLR, to address the multifaceted threats of future battlefields.This radar, outlined in a recent Ministry of Defence questionnaire dated 6 November 2025, leverages Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology for multi-mission operations.It aims to replace the limitations of
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned a new Type 052D guided missile destroyer named Loudi (hull number 176), marking a significant addition to its rapidly expanding fleet. This upgraded variant features enhanced phased array radar, weapon systems, and network architecture, substantially improving its capabilities in regional air defence, missile defence, anti-ship
The Central Government has formally notified the acquisition of 382.82 acres of private land in Bokajan village, Sonitpur district, Assam, to facilitate the upgrade of Tezpur Air Force Station.This development empowers the Ministry of Defence to exercise powers under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, subject to
India’s Defence Review for 2025 prominently features Operation Sindoor as a testament to the nation’s unyielding military resolve, operational precision, and strides towards self-reliance.Launched in the early hours of 7 May 2025, this landmark operation responded decisively to the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on 22 April, which claimed 26 lives, including a Nepali
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced that the K-6 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) stands on the cusp of its testing phase, marking a pivotal advancement in the nation’s sea-based nuclear deterrence.Local media reports, corroborated by DRDO statements, highlight this progress amid ongoing developments in India’s Arihant-class submarines. The
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the upgraded runway at the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Car Nicobar Air Base on Friday, marking a significant enhancement to India’s strategic military infrastructure in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.General Chauhan arrived at Car Nicobar around 11:30 am, where he received a warm welcome from Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Commander-in-Chief
Sajith Premadasa, Sri Lanka’s Leader of the Opposition and head of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has underscored the pivotal role of India in safeguarding stability across the Indian Ocean and South Asia.In an exclusive interview conducted in Colombo on 2 January 2026, he described India’s leadership as indispensable for regional and global security. Premadasa emphasised that the national
The Defence Ministry of India has achieved remarkable progress in capital procurement during the financial year 2025-26. Up to December 2025, it signed contracts worth ₹1.82 lakh crore aimed at modernising the armed forces.This substantial investment underscores a commitment to enhancing defence readiness amid evolving geopolitical challenges.The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has played a