Defence Strategy

‘Expanding Our Security Partnerships With India’: US Defence Secretary Hegseth; Bats For Enhancing Quad Cooperation

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening security partnerships with India, as articulated by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue.Hegseth highlighted the significance of robust military exercises such as Tiger Triumph, a joint India-US tri-services exercise focused on enhancing interoperability, tactical coordination, and operational

May 31, 2025
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India’s Defence Budget To Rise Five-Fold To ₹31.7 Lakh Crore By 2047, Says CII-KPMG Report

India’s defence sector is projected to undergo a transformative expansion by 2047, driven by a nearly fivefold increase in its defence budget—rising from approximately ₹6.8 lakh crore in 2024–25 to ₹31.7 lakh crore by 2047, according to a joint report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and KPMG.This surge will position India as the world’s third-largest defence spender, trailing only

May 30, 2025
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TEJAS MK-2 Engine Development: India Diversifies Partnerships With Safran Amidst GE Delays

India’s aerospace and defence sector is witnessing a significant strategic realignment as the country explores partnerships with France’s Safran for the development of engines for the next-generation TEJAS MK-2, representing a calculated response to persistent delays in General Electric’s F404 engine deliveries for the current TEJAS MK-1A program. This development marks a crucial juncture in

May 28, 2025
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India Looks To Revive ’71 War Airbase As China Builds Near ‘Chicken’s Neck’

A Bangladesh Air Force Yakovlev Yak-130 on final approach at one of its air baseIndia is accelerating the revival of the long-defunct Kailashahar airfield in Tripura as a direct response to growing strategic concerns over China’s involvement in the redevelopment of Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airbase, located less than 20 kilometers from the Indian border and near the critical Siliguri Corridor—

May 28, 2025
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Asia’s Surge In Weapons Procurement And Military Research Amid Rising Security Concerns

Asian countries are significantly increasing their spending on weapons procurement and military research in response to a deteriorating security environment. This trend is driven by a combination of regional flashpoints, global conflicts, and intensifying strategic competition, particularly between the United States and China.Rising Regional Tensions: The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the

May 28, 2025
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India’s ‘Chicken With Two Necks’: Strategic Counter To Bangladesh

India’s eastern border dynamics have entered a volatile phase, with Bangladesh’s interim government displaying a tilt toward China and Pakistan, raising the stakes for India’s security calculus. At the heart of this tension is the Siliguri Corridor—familiarly called the “Chicken’s Neck”—a narrow, 22-kilometer-wide strip that connects India’s mainland to its eight northeastern states and Sikkim.

May 27, 2025
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Operation Sindoor Showed India’s Full Dominance; Need To Go Full Throttle On Indigenous Systems

SkyStriker loitering munitions, used in Ops Sindoor, located & destroyed targets with precisionOperation Sindoor stands as a watershed moment in India’s military history, marking a significant shift from traditional ground-centric warfare to a conflict dominated by air power and sophisticated air defence. Unlike previous engagements, this operation was characterized by its reliance on both

May 26, 2025
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For India, China Main Adversary & Pakistan An Ancillary Niggle: US intel Report

The latest US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) ‘World Threat Assessment’ report for 2025 provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving security dynamics in South Asia, particularly focusing on the trilateral relationship between India, China, and Pakistan.The report underscores that Pakistan continues to view India as an "existential threat" and is determined to modernise its military,

May 26, 2025
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After Operation Sindoor’s Grand Success, India, Russia Begin Talks On Advanced BrahMos Production: Report

Following the successful deployment of BrahMos missiles during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, India and Russia have initiated high-level negotiations to jointly manufacture an advanced version of the supersonic cruise missile system.This strategic development represents a significant expansion of the Indo-Russian defence partnership, with Moscow extending full technical support for producing

May 25, 2025
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Releases CDS Book On Indian Military Evolution

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the book “Ready, Relevant and Resurgent: A Blueprint for the Transformation of India’s Military,” authored by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, on May 22, 2025, in New Delhi.This significant publication arrives at a pivotal moment when the Indian armed forces are intensifying efforts to achieve jointness among the Army, Navy, and Air Force—

May 23, 2025
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