Defence Strategy

Nyoma, Third Air Force Base In Ladakh To Be Operational By October To Bolster India-China Air Power Balance

The Nyoma Air Base in Eastern Ladakh is poised to become a significant strategic asset in India’s military posture against China, with emergency landing capability expected by October 2025 and full-fledged fighter operations by early 2026.Situated at an altitude of approximately 13,700 feet, Nyoma is set to be one of the world’s highest fighter-capable airfields and is located just 30 to 50 km

July 24, 2025
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Faster Induction of Fighters, Refuelers In Top Panel’s Recommendations For IAF

The empowered committee for capability enhancement of the Indian Air Force (IAF), chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, has delivered an extensive set of recommendations aimed at rapidly addressing the pressing shortfall in IAF capabilities, with a particular focus on the faster induction of fighter jets, mid-air refuelers, and airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) systems,

July 23, 2025
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Indian Navy Essential Instrument of National Power Projection: Vice Admiral Deshmukh

Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh recently emphasised the critical role of the Indian Navy as a vital instrument of national power projection, diplomacy, and regional stability amid escalating global strategic competition, resource conflicts, and security challenges.Speaking at the launch ceremony of the eighth and final anti-submarine warfare (ASW) shallow water craft, named "Ajay," constructed by the

July 22, 2025
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Operation Sindoor And Aftermath: Shifting The Security Paradigm In South Asia

BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles wreaked havoc at 11 air bases across PakistanIn the wake of the Pahalgam massacre on April 22, 2025, where 26 civilians were brutally killed by the Pakistan-based terrorist group “The Resistance Front” (an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba), India launched a precise and strategically calibrated military response—Operation Sindoor—on the night of May 7-8, 2025.This

July 21, 2025
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India Moves By Setting Up Panel To Plug Security Gaps With Major Armed Drone And Surveillance Aircraft Expansion

India is on the cusp of a significant upgrade to its unmanned aerial and surveillance capabilities as the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) readies to approve the procurement of 87 armed Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones for the nation’s armed forces.Simultaneously, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is set to green-light the construction of six Airborne Early Warning and Control

July 21, 2025
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India’s Akash-Prime Air Defence System: India’s Strategic Revolution Under ₹500 Crore

India’s Akash Prime missile system represents a transformative achievement in indigenous defence technology, demonstrating how a nation can develop world-class military capabilities while maintaining exceptional cost efficiency.This surface-to-air missile system has emerged as a powerful symbol of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative, particularly following its stellar

July 19, 2025
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To Boost ‘National Security,’ India Set To Develop Lakshadweep’s Bitra Island For ‘Strategic’ Defence

The Indian central government has initiated the process to acquire Bitra Island in Lakshadweep for use by defence and strategic agencies, citing its strategic location and importance for national security. Bitra is the smallest inhabited island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, with an area of approximately 0.105 sq km and a population of about 105 families.This was formalised by a notification

July 19, 2025
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Prithvi-II Missile: India’s Indigenous Pak Specific Short-Range Ballistic Missile, Why It Is an Important Weapon in Its Arsenal

The Prithvi-II missile stands as a cornerstone of India’s strategic defence capabilities, representing a mature and battle-tested component of the country’s nuclear deterrent arsenal. This indigenously developed surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) showcases India’s advanced missile technology and serves as a critical element of its defensive posture.The Prithvi-II missile was

July 19, 2025
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What India Stands To Gain From Its ₹61,000 Crore Fighter Jet Engine Agreement With France.

India’s Ministry of Defence has recommended a ground breaking ₹61,000 crore collaboration with France’s Safran to co-develop next-generation fighter jet engines, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s journey toward defence self-reliance and technological sovereignty.This strategic partnership represents far more than a procurement deal—it constitutes a comprehensive technology transfer

July 19, 2025
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India’s Defence Future: DRDO’s Ambitious 10-Year Vision Takes Shape

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is spearheading a transformative decade that will reshape the nation’s military capabilities and establish India as a major defence exporter. Following the successful Operation Sindoor in May 2025, which demonstrated India’s operational prowess against Pakistan, the organisation has accelerated development of next-generation weapons

July 15, 2025
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