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India successfully test-fired its new surface-to-surface short-range tactical ballistic missile (SRBM), Pralay, marking a significant step in the evolution of its missile capabilities and overall deterrence strategy.Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Pralay is part of India’s drive to strengthen its credible missile forces amid mounting regional security
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone in India’s strategic defence capabilities with the successful completion of two consecutive flight tests of the Pralay missile on July 28 and 29, 2025. This indigenously developed tactical ballistic missile represents a quantum leap in India’s battlefield strike capabilities, marking a crucial step
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff with Lt Gen Joshua Rudd, Deputy Commander US Indo-Pacific CommandIndia-US defence ties have reached a significant phase of deepening engagement, underscored by a series of high-level military talks and strategic collaborations, most notably during the ongoing Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.Held in Australia, this major multilateral
In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India has taken significant security measures for the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi.Key steps include a complete ban on Chinese-made surveillance equipment, particularly CCTV cameras, due to concerns over possible data leakage risks. Vendors installing surveillance devices at the Red Fort and surrounding areas have been
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now India’s second-longest-serving Prime Minister, has fundamentally transformed the nation’s defence sector over his 11-year tenure.Upon taking office in 2014, Modi identified India’s heavy reliance on imported defence equipment as a critical vulnerability and initiated a strategic shift toward self-reliance through the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India)
Following the landmark achievement of successfully testing UAV-launched precision guided missiles (ULPGM-V3) at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, the state government has rapidly advanced a comprehensive strategy to position itself as a leading hub for defence and aerospace manufacturing in India.The trial, lauded by both state and national leaders, signalled a
INS Sandhayak, the Indian Navy’s indigenously designed and constructed Survey Vessel Large (SVL), conducted a high-profile visit to Jakarta in July 2025, where it prominently displayed its advanced hydrographic survey equipment and systems to the Indonesian Navy.This display and exchange were aimed at deepening hydrographic cooperation and maritime ties between India and Indonesia. During its
India’s defence spending is poised to reach a cumulative $543.1 billion over the period 2026-30, reflecting a robust response to recent operational challenges and geopolitical threats, particularly from Pakistan and China.This significant investment is driven primarily by India’s need to fill capability gaps exposed during Operation Sindoor, a military campaign targeting terrorist infrastructure
India is rapidly modernising its military capabilities with a strong emphasis on drones, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced combat vehicles, gearing up for the future of warfare which is expected to be dominated by autonomous and AI-enabled systems. This transformation is comprehensive, integrating indigenous innovation, strategic imports, and a focus on self-reliance under programs like
The Hypersonic Revolution And Regional Security DynamicsIndia’s pursuit of hypersonic weapons technology represents a fundamental shift in South Asian strategic dynamics, one that compresses decision-making time and potentially destabilises long-standing nuclear deterrence calculations, wrote Zohaib Altaf of the Diplomat.The reported testing of India’s most advanced hypersonic