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China’s remarkable progress in developing and integrating its next-generation carrier-borne stealth fighter, the J-35, signals a transformative shift in the regional naval balance—especially vis-à-vis India. Touted as China’s answer to the American F-35, the J-35 serves as both a technological leap in Chinese aerospace capability and a symbol of Beijing’s broader maritime ambitions.Rapid
J-35, China’s next-generation carrier-borne stealth fighter jet on the deck of Shandong carrierIn less than a generation, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has moved from the symbolic possession of a single aircraft carrier into sustained, complex dual-carrier operations far into the Western Pacific, signalling a formidable transformation in China’s maritime power.This drastic leap—marked
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, presented a comprehensive report titled ‘Evaluation of India’s Indian Ocean Strategy’ to the Indian Parliament on August 11, 2025. The report highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region and focuses on deepening India’s strategic role and security framework in the Indian
India’s recent announcement of an expanded danger zone for its upcoming missile trial in the Indian Ocean—now stretching to approximately 2,530km—signals a major step in its advancing strategic missile capability and national defence program.The Notice To Airmen (NOTAM), issued for the test period of August 20–21, 2025, originates from launch sites along the Odisha coast, including the critical
In a landmark decision marking a historic first in the 60-year history of the Border Security Force (BSF), the Government of India has approved the maiden cadre restructuring of the force, resulting in a substantial enhancement of manpower and significant promotional benefits for thousands of personnel. The move, sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) following approval from the
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched a ground breaking new Transfer of Technology (ToT) policy in 2025, marking a pivotal shift toward comprehensive private sector engagement in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem.This strategic initiative represents a significant departure from the organisation’s traditional emphasis on public sector undertakings, positioning
India’s Make in India initiative is fundamentally reshaping its military arsenal by driving a decisive shift from heavy reliance on foreign arms imports to a robust domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem.Historically the world’s largest arms importer, India sourced a vast majority of its military equipment—ranging from artillery to fighter jets—from other countries, which left it strategically
India has achieved a ground breaking milestone in its journey toward technological self-reliance, with Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw describing it as a "dream come true" as the country prepares to roll out its first indigenously manufactured semiconductor chips. This historic achievement represents the culmination of decades of strategic planning and persistent efforts by the Modi government
IAF is pushing for a G2G deal with France for 114 additional Rafale fighters under the MRFAThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is urgently pushing for a government-to-government agreement with France to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets as part of the long-delayed Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program.This program envisions the procurement of 114 fighter jets, most of which will be manufactured
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) does not undertake projects under a “pilot project” category but rather focuses exclusively on “Mission Mode” projects, which are focused and time-bound efforts aimed at delivering state-of-the-art weapons systems and platforms to the Indian Armed Forces.This was clarified by the Government of India in a written response by Minister of