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Asian countries are significantly increasing their spending on weapons procurement and military research in response to a deteriorating security environment. This trend is driven by a combination of regional flashpoints, global conflicts, and intensifying strategic competition, particularly between the United States and China.Rising Regional Tensions: The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the
India’s eastern border dynamics have entered a volatile phase, with Bangladesh’s interim government displaying a tilt toward China and Pakistan, raising the stakes for India’s security calculus. At the heart of this tension is the Siliguri Corridor—familiarly called the “Chicken’s Neck”—a narrow, 22-kilometer-wide strip that connects India’s mainland to its eight northeastern states and Sikkim.
SkyStriker loitering munitions, used in Ops Sindoor, located & destroyed targets with precisionOperation Sindoor stands as a watershed moment in India’s military history, marking a significant shift from traditional ground-centric warfare to a conflict dominated by air power and sophisticated air defence. Unlike previous engagements, this operation was characterized by its reliance on both
The latest US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) ‘World Threat Assessment’ report for 2025 provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving security dynamics in South Asia, particularly focusing on the trilateral relationship between India, China, and Pakistan.The report underscores that Pakistan continues to view India as an "existential threat" and is determined to modernise its military,
Following the successful deployment of BrahMos missiles during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, India and Russia have initiated high-level negotiations to jointly manufacture an advanced version of the supersonic cruise missile system.This strategic development represents a significant expansion of the Indo-Russian defence partnership, with Moscow extending full technical support for producing
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the book “Ready, Relevant and Resurgent: A Blueprint for the Transformation of India’s Military,” authored by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, on May 22, 2025, in New Delhi.This significant publication arrives at a pivotal moment when the Indian armed forces are intensifying efforts to achieve jointness among the Army, Navy, and Air Force—
The eighth meeting of the India-US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC), held from May 13 to 16, 2025, in Delhi and Goa, marked a significant step forward in bilateral defence collaboration.Constituted under the India-US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), the JWGACTC has completed a decade of productive engagement, focusing on advancing aircraft
In the wake of the ongoing Operation Sindoor, the Indian government has approved emergency procurement powers for the defence forces, enabling them to acquire arms and ammunition worth approximately ₹40,000 crore. This move, sanctioned by the Defence Acquisition Council in a recent high-level meeting, comes at a critical juncture as Indian armed forces intensify operations against Pakistan
Japan has formally invited India to join the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a major international initiative led by Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet by 2035. This strategic outreach, revealed by Japanese government sources on April 30, 2025, is intended to both distribute the immense financial burden of the project and to deepen security
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to acquire advanced “pseudo satellites,” officially known as High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS), while the Indian Army will induct a new batch of Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS).These acquisitions come against the backdrop of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, following recent border skirmishes and a major terrorist attack in Jammu