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Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDO-PACOM), has publicly praised India’s Operation Sindoor, describing its tactical execution as exemplary.Speaking to journalists in New Delhi on 15 February 2026, he highlighted the operation’s precision and the profound introspection that followed among Indian forces.The operation was triggered by the devastating
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, delivered a stark assessment of the evolving global security landscape during a seminar in Pune.Speaking at the JAI (Jointness, Aatmanirbhar Innovation) event organised by the Southern Command, he emphasised that distinguishing friends from foes has become increasingly challenging in today’s world.General Chauhan pointed out that the notions of
India unveiled the Sheshnaag 150 swarm drone at the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026 in Riyadh, positioning it as a game-changer for deep-strike missions.Developed by NewSpace Research and Technologies, this long-range collaborative loitering munition boasts a claimed range exceeding 1,000 km and a payload capacity of 25 to 40 kg.If validated through trials, it promises a cost-effective alternative
Rolls-Royce has unveiled an ambitious strategic roadmap to significantly expand its operations in India, positioning the country as a key "home market" alongside the UK.The British defence giant aims to double its workforce to around 10,000 people and increase local supply chain sourcing by tenfold. This initiative spans defence, energy, and civil aviation sectors, with a flagship offer to
India’s defence establishment is gearing up for significant enhancements to its air defence capabilities, with the Indian Air Force (IAF) poised to submit a formal proposal for the acquisition of Pantsir-S1 short-range air defence systems. This move underscores New Delhi’s ongoing drive to fortify its layered air defence architecture amid evolving regional threats.The Pantsir-S1, a Russian-made
by Col (Dr.) P K VasudevaThe Union Budget 2026-27, presented on February 1, 2026, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, prioritises defence modernisation and self-reliance. In a decisive push to strengthen national security in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor and focus on indigenous defence production, the Union Budget has allocated a record ₹7.85 lakh crore to defence services, marking the
India and the European Union are accelerating negotiations for a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal expressing confidence that it could become operational within a year. Speaking in Nuremberg, Germany, on 11 February 2026, Agrawal described the talks as proceeding on a "very fast track basis," underscoring a mutual determination to expedite the
S Paul Kapur, the leading Trump administration diplomat for South and Central Asia, has described the Quadrilateral Strategic Dialogue—known as the Quad, comprising India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—as a ‘very important platform’ that has performed well. Speaking to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia on 11 February 2026, Kapur highlighted India’s
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has released a draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026 for stakeholder feedback, inviting comments by March 3. The draft marks a significant step in restructuring how capital procurement for defence equipment and platforms will be managed in the 2027 financial year, with a view to aligning purchases with the broader national objective of Atmanirbhar Bharat.The
A Strategic Imperative For Defence Autonomy: GTRE’s Kaveri Derivative EngineIndia faces a strategic deficit in high‑thrust turbofan technology that underpins modern fighter capability; dependence on imported engines for platforms such as the Su‑30MKI and Light Combat Aircraft exposes supply‑chain, maintenance and sovereign control vulnerabilities that will only grow amid geopolitical