Defence Strategy

C-130J Super Hercules Emerges As The Favourite Choice For IAF Transport Fleet As Lockheed Plans Production Hub In India

Lockheed Martin has positioned the C-130J Super Hercules as the optimal choice for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft procurement, amid plans to acquire up to 80 units to replace ageing AN-32 and IL-76 fleets.The company highlights its surge production capacity of up to 36 aircraft annually in Marietta, Georgia, with potential for further scaling, and proposes an unprecedented final

December 29, 2025
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‘Will Help In Enhancing Operational Capabilities’: Rajnath Singh After DAC Approves Proposals Worth ₹79,000 Crore

India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore, marking a significant step towards bolstering the operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted that these decisions, taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscore the Ministry of Defence’s unwavering

December 29, 2025
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Year of Reforms 2025 Sees India Strengthen Defence Capabilities Under Leadership of PM Modi

India’s Year of Reforms in 2025 marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s quest for strategic autonomy and robust defence posture, all under the steadfast leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This year transformed policy pronouncements into tangible achievements, bridging the gap between ambition and execution in national security.The government articulated five unwavering principles to

December 29, 2025
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Post-Operation Sindoor, DRDO Transfers Key Camouflage, Deception Techs To Army For Battle Superiority

Post-Operation Sindoor, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred two pivotal indigenous technologies to the Indian Army, enhancing its camouflage and deception capabilities amid evolving battlefield threats.Defence Laboratory Jodhpur (DLJ), a DRDO entity, handed over the Camouflage Pattern Generation Software Sigma 4.0 (CPGSS4.0) and a full-scale Multispectral

December 29, 2025
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President Trump Endorses Enhanced US-India Defence Ties, Boosting Quad Collaboration

The US President, Donald Trump, has signed into law the National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026, marking a significant step in enhancing America’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.This annual defence policy bill underscores a deepened engagement with India, particularly through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quad. The initiative aims to

December 19, 2025
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Defence Production In India Increases Threefold And Exports Surge In 2024

India’s defence production has achieved a remarkable threefold surge over the past decade, reaching a record high of ₹1.54 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25, up from ₹46,429 crore in 2014-15.Union Minister of State for Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, highlighted this milestone during a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday. This growth underscores the nation’s steadfast commitment to

December 19, 2025
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Indian Navy Fast-Tracks USV Swarms To Shield Coastline, Boost Littoral Vigilance

The Indian Navy is intensifying its focus on Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) to bolster maritime security along India’s extensive coastline, spanning over 7,500 kilometres. This acceleration supports autonomous swarm concepts, enabling persistent surveillance and rapid response in littoral zones where traditional manned assets face limitations. The initiative reflects a strategic pivot

December 17, 2025
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India Throws Open Its Airbases To Russia Under New RELOS AVIATION Pact

India has opened its airbases to Russia under the newly ratified RELOS military aviation pact, marking a significant evolution in bilateral defence ties. Russia’s State Duma approved the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support agreement this month, following its signing in Moscow on 18 February 2025.This pact, now cleared by both parliamentary chambers and formally ratified by President Vladimir

December 17, 2025
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Indian Envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra Discusses AI, Defence, Trade With US Lawmakers

India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has conducted a series of high-level meetings with senior Democratic lawmakers in Washington, underscoring the deepening strategic partnership between New Delhi and Washington.These engagements, held over the past weekend, centred on critical areas of mutual interest, including artificial intelligence, defence cooperation, trade, and

December 16, 2025
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India Needs Push On Defence R&D For Future Warfare, Says DRDO Chief

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman, Samir V. Kamat, has issued a stark call for enhanced investment in defence R&D to prepare for the evolving landscape of future warfare.Speaking at the 40th Air Chief Marshal PC Lal (Retd) Memorial Lecture organised by the Air Force Association, Kamat underscored the urgent need to bolster the nation’s research and development

December 15, 2025
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