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India must secure sea control in the Bay of Bengal bastion to protect SSBNs like INS Arihant and Arighat, relying on layered anti-submarine warfare (ASW) amid Chinese surveillance threats.Project Varsha’s underground base enables covert submarine deployment, but demands robust denial of adversary subsurface intrusion. Chinese research vessels exacerbate risks by mapping acoustics vital for SSBN
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 called for India to emulate China’s successful "hybrid defence industrial machine."He highlighted that this model blends central government direction with market discipline, enforces dual-use research and development (R&D), and enables rapid scaling of complex defence systems.Singh emphasised that adopting such a
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has officially confirmed a delay in the first flight of the CATS Warrior unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), pushing it to 2027 from the original 2026 target.This announcement was made by HAL Chairman & Managing Director DK Sunil during the ANI National Security Summit on 28 November 2025.The Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) program envisioned the
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has officially confirmed a delay in the first flight of the CATS Warrior unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), pushing it to 2027 from the original 2026 target.This announcement was made by HAL Chairman & Managing Director DK Sunil during the ANI National Security Summit on 28 November 2025.The Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) program envisioned the
Dassault’s proposal for the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program represents a transformative shift in Indo-French defence collaboration, moving beyond traditional procurement to establish a strategic co-development partnership.The initiative targets the production of 114 locally-manufactured Rafale aircraft, fundamentally restructuring India’s fighter squadron architecture and establishing
Indrajaal Drone Defence, based in Hyderabad, has launched the Indrajaal Ranger, India’s first fully mobile, AI-enabled Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle (ADPV) designed to detect, track, and neutralise hostile drones while on the move.This system responds to rising drone-based smuggling and cross-border aerial threats, providing real-time patrolling, autonomous threat assessment, and instant interception
India faces a complex decision regarding its next fifth-generation fighter jet amidst the delays in its indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. The primary contenders are Russia’s Su-57 and the US F-35 Lightning-II, each with distinct geopolitical, technological, and strategic implications.India’s AMCA project aims for long-term self-reliance but is expected to enter service
BAE Systems has deepened its partnership with Lucknow-based PTC Industries to localise the production of complex titanium castings essential for the M777 ultra-lightweight howitzer (ULH).This collaboration marks a significant milestone under the Indian Government’s "Make in India" initiative, aiming to indigenise critical components of the artillery platform for both domestic use and global
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has confirmed a landmark deal with French aerospace leader Safran to jointly develop a clean-sheet, next-generation fighter jet engine in the 120–140 kN thrust class.This new propulsion system will be developed with full Indian Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), ensuring complete Indian ownership over the core technologies.Safran will
India’s nuclear firepower is backed by a structured and credible nuclear triad that includes land-based ballistic missiles, sea-based submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and cruise missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads.As of 2025, India has an estimated nuclear warhead stockpile of around 180, forming a credible minimum deterrent posture against regional and global