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India is reportedly set to delay major orders for Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter until the enhanced Su-57M1 variant becomes available, according to this international report.Confirmation from Rosoboronexport that multiple countries, including Algeria and Iran, have placed orders for the aircraft was followed by reports from Indian sources that the Defence Ministry has also finalised
India’s continuing interest in the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter has revived debate about whether the Indian Air Force could adopt Russia’s Manned-Unmanned Teaming model rather than the American approach.The IAF is grappling with a severe fighter squadron shortage, operating around 30 squadrons against a sanctioned strength of 42. Delays in indigenous programs, particularly the Advanced Medium
India is moving towards the establishment of an Integrated Rocket Force (IRF) as a direct counter to China’s People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF).The initiative is designed to consolidate India’s conventional missile capabilities under a unified command structure, thereby addressing the significant disparity in missile numbers and enhancing the country’s ability to conduct deep
India’s Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has been inducted into the International Hall of Fame of the U.S. Army War College in Pennsylvania, marking a significant recognition of his career and contributions.He becomes the third Indian head of the Army to receive this honour, following in the footsteps of General V.K. Singh and General Bikram Singh. The induction underscores the growing
In late March, the People’s Liberation Army unveiled its Atlas drone swarm
system, a mobile battlefield platform designed to deploy and coordinate large
numbers of drones from a single command point. Mounted on vehicles, the system
is intended to launch up to 96 drones in a coordinated swarm, with control
consolidated under one operator.
Chinese state-linked reporting
India has embarked on one of the most formidable challenges in modern warfare: detecting hypersonic missiles before they strike. These weapons, travelling at speeds of Mach 5 and beyond, are designed to be virtually invisible to current radar systems, leaving defenders with little chance of survival once launched.Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has now taken the initiative to confront this
Space has moved from being a supporting tool for national security to the decisive domain that will shape the outcome of future wars, according to Defence Research and Development Organisation Chairman Samir V Kamat.Speaking at the 4th Indian DefSpace Symposium at the Manekshaw Centre, he emphasised that India must adopt a “whole-of-nation” approach to close the capability gap with rivals whose
The Indian Army has raised new drone-based battle units that mark a significant evolution in its operational doctrine.These formations are designed to integrate unmanned systems directly into frontline combat roles, enhancing both offensive and defensive capabilities across diverse terrains and scenarios.The “Ashni” platoons are focused on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions
The Indian Navy is steadily expanding its training and outreach across the Indian Ocean Region, positioning itself as a stabilising force through a blend of operational deployments, multinational cooperation, and cultural diplomacy.Its recent initiatives underscore India’s intent to reinforce its role as a preferred security partner amid intensifying strategic competition in the
As India edges closer to implementing long-pending theatre commands, debates over force restructuring have sharpened, especially regarding a proposed dedicated rocket and missile force.Group Captain Ajay Ahlawat (Retd), a former fighter pilot and military affairs commentator, cautions that such a step could fragment command structures rather than bolster them.Chief of Defence Staff General Anil