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New Delhi’s Strategic Ascent: India Forges Deeper Defence Ties With EU And US, Reshaping Global Security Landscape

The recent consolidation of security arrangements between India, the European Union, and the United States marks a definitive transition in New Delhi’s foreign policy, positioning the nation as a central pillar in the emerging global security architecture, reported Mandeep Singh of Indo-Pacific Defense Forum .In essence, India is broadening its influence on the global stage through a series of

April 2, 2026

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Drone Swarms Redefine Warfare: Can India’s Production Surge Match The Iran-Israel Paradigm?

The Iran-Israel conflict illuminates a pivotal shift in modern warfare, where victory increasingly favours vast fleets of inexpensive drones over costly missiles and conventional platforms. Conflicts now hinge on economics, scalability, and the sheer volume of expendable unmanned systems rather than raw technological superiority alone.Iran’s Shahed-136 loitering munitions exemplify this trend,

April 1, 2026

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MoD Has Sealed 500+ Capital Procurement Contracts Worth ₹2.3 Lakh Crores In FY 2025-26

The Indian Ministry of Defence has reached an unprecedented milestone in capital procurement for the 2025-26 financial year, underscoring a rapid shift in the nation’s strategic posture. By the close of March 2026, the Ministry successfully formalised contracts for over 500 distinct proposals, representing a financial commitment of approximately ₹2.3 lakh crore ($27.5 billion).This surge in

April 1, 2026

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Indian Navy Chief Charts Self-Reliant Course, Targets 200 Indigenous Warships By 2035

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has reinforced the service’s strategic direction, highlighting its central role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests while driving forward the agenda of self-reliance.Speaking virtually at the 81st Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, he underscored the Navy’s transformation into a combat-ready, credible, and

April 1, 2026

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PRAHAAR: India’s Proactive Doctrine Against Evolving Terror Threats

India’s unveiling of PRAHAAR marks a decisive shift in its counter-terrorism posture, signalling a move from reactive endurance to proactive disruption, reports News18.The doctrine is designed to confront the evolving threat matrix where terrorism has mutated into a sophisticated instrument of statecraft, blending seamlessly with organised crime, narcotics trafficking and cyber-enabled

March 31, 2026

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A400M Atlas: Key Insights On The Tactical Airlifter Possible Contender For IAF Integration

In a significant move to modernise its transport fleet, India has approved the procurement of 60 medium transport aircraft as part of a ₹2.38 lakh crore package cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council. This initiative aims to phase out the Indian Air Force’s ageing Soviet-era An-32 and Il-76 platforms.Among the frontrunners for this multi-billion deal are Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super

March 30, 2026

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Indian Army Accelerates Cognitive EW Revolution Via iDEX To Master Real-Time Battlefield Spectrum

The Indian Army is spearheading a transformative push into Cognitive Electronic Warfare (EW) through the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) program, aiming to redefine battlefield dominance in the electromagnetic spectrum.This ambitious initiative seeks to automate and accelerate critical processes, from the rapid analysis of electronic intelligence (ELINT) to the swift development of

March 30, 2026

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Karman Drones’ Pratham UAV Soars With DGCA Nod And High-Altitude Prowess

Karman Drones, a Noida-based innovator in unmanned aerial vehicle technology, has unveiled the Pratham UAV, a compact micro-category drone engineered for versatile applications in surveillance, inspection, and mapping. This intelligent system stands out with its robust in-house composite structure, ensuring durability across demanding environments.The Pratham boasts an operational range of 4-8 km

March 28, 2026

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Lethal Evolution: ASRAAM Integration On MiG-29 To Supercharge IAF’s Dogfighting Edge

Open-source illustrative photo    The Indian Air Force is poised to transform its MiG-29 fleet into a deadlier force with the integration of the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM). This upgrade targets the MiG-29 UPG variant, promising a substantial leap in close-combat effectiveness.On 25 March, the Ministry of Defence released a request for proposals to handle the

March 28, 2026

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The Precision Evolution: Why Is India Doubling Down On Rocket Artillery; The New Era of Precision Rocketry Is Reshaping India’s Strategic Deterrence

The landscape of modern warfare is shifting beneath the treads of mobile launchers, as evidenced by United States Central Command’s recent deployment of the Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM, in Iran.In what has been recorded as the longest field artillery strike in US Army combat history, the PrSM—launched from HIMARS and M270 platforms—successfully neutralised Iranian military

March 27, 2026

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