Defence Strategy

India Validates Phase-II BMD Shield Capable of Intercepting 5,000km-ICBM Class Ballistic Missiles, Redefining Nuclear Deterrence Across Indo-Pacific

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully completed a series of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence tests that mark a significant leap in the country’s ability to intercept long-range ballistic missile threats.These trials validated interceptors capable of neutralising missiles with ranges approaching 5,000 kilometres, placing India among a select group of nations with

June 17, 2026
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Ten Indian Firms Compete For ₹30,000 Crore Indigenous Drone Deal To Supply 87 MALE UAVs To IAF

Ten Indian defence firms, including HAL, TATA Advanced Systems, and Larsen & Toubro, have submitted bids for the ₹30,000 crore project to supply 87 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) drones to the Indian Air Force.This marks one of the largest indigenous UAV procurements in India’s history, aimed at reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and integrating advanced surveillance and strike

June 17, 2026
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India Tightens Security With Anti-Drone Systems Amid Border Threats

India has been placed on high alert following warnings of possible drone strikes against critical installations along both land and maritime borders. The central government has directed security agencies to tighten measures at sensitive locations, with anti-drone systems being deployed to safeguard strategic assets.The Maritime Security Division of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

June 17, 2026
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Pakistan’s Fighter Jet Momentum Highlights Urgent Need For India To Accelerate TEJAS And AMCA Programs

Pakistan has accelerated its fighter jet modernisation with the JF‑17 Thunder fleet nearing 200 aircraft, while India’s TEJAS MK1A continues to face delays and the AMCA program risks slipping behind regional rivals.Unless India speeds up production and integration, Pakistan’s pace—backed by Chinese collaboration—could erode India’s technological edge.Pakistan’s JF‑17 Thunder program has

June 17, 2026
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India Successfully Tests Indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile From Integrated Test Range

India has successfully conducted the flight test of its indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) (formerly Nirbhay Program) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, marking a major milestone in its precision strike capabilities.The missile achieved all mission objectives, validating propulsion, guidance, navigation, control, and warhead delivery systems,

June 15, 2026
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India, Slovakia Ink Letter of Intent To Collaborate On Joint Development, Production And Defence Cooperation

India and Slovakia took a significant step forward in their bilateral relations on Monday with the signing of a Letter of Intent on defence cooperation.The agreement, announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s joint press statement with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava, is aimed at boosting joint development, joint production, and collaboration between the defence industries

June 15, 2026
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Dharashakti EW Systems Cleared To Jam Enemy Radars, Drones And Communications

The Defence Acquisition Council has approved the induction of the ₹5,150 crore Dharashakti Integrated Electronic Warfare (EW) System, a landmark indigenous capability that can jam multiple enemy airborne early warning and control systems (AEWCS), fighter radars, synthetic aperture radars (SAR), encrypted communications, and navigation networks.Critically, it now provides the Indian Army with the

June 12, 2026
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Pakistan Rattled By India’s Expanding Nuclear Capabilities, Warns Arsenal May Be Larger Than Estimated

Pakistan has publicly voiced unease over India’s expanding strategic capabilities, suggesting that New Delhi’s nuclear arsenal may exceed current estimates.The statement was issued against the backdrop of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s latest assessment, which placed India’s nuclear stockpile at approximately 190 warheads. Islamabad’s remarks are notable as they

June 12, 2026
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CDS General Raja Subramani Stresses Jointness, Self-Reliance And Innovation At Western Air Command

Chief of Defence Staff General N.S. Raja Subramani undertook his maiden visit to the Headquarters of the Western Air Command, where he engaged with senior leadership of the Indian Air Force to deliberate on the future trajectory of India’s military transformation.The visit was marked by a strong emphasis on the principles of Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Innovation, which he described as the three

June 12, 2026
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Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai Appointed Military Adviser To NSCS, First Serving Officer In Role

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, currently serving as the Deputy Chief of the Indian Army, has been appointed as the new Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat.This marks the first time that a serving officer has been chosen for the position, which is headed by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. His appointment is significant as it reflects a shift in the government’s

June 12, 2026
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