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TATA Begins Armoured Vehicle Production In Morocco
TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) inaugurated its first overseas defence manufacturing facility on September 23, 2025, in Berrechid, near Casablanca, Morocco. This marked the start of local production of the 8×8 Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP), an infantry combat vehicle designed for modern battlefield requirements.The facility is branded TATA Advanced Systems Maroc (TASM) and represents a
Exercise Konkan 2025: India-UK Carrier Strike Groups Link Up In A Historic First
INS Vikrant, India’s indigenous aircraft carrier participating in Konkan-2025Exercise Konkan 2025 marked a historic milestone as the Indian and British carrier strike groups linked up for the first time, showcasing enhanced maritime cooperation. This joint exercise aims to strengthen combined maritime and air capabilities between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy on the high seas, reaffirming
‘India Bears A Special Responsibility Because Global South Nations Look To Us For Inspiration’: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised India’s pivotal role in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape during his address at the Trust and Safety India Festival 2025, a precursor to the AI Impact Summit scheduled for February 2026.He noted that India carries a special responsibility since many countries in the Global South look to it as a source of inspiration, particularly
India’s Next-Gen Lightweight Torpedo: Revolutionary Battery Powers Faster, Smarter, And Deadlier Underwater Weapons
The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), part of India’s DRDO, is developing a revolutionary upgrade to its indigenous Lightweight Torpedo, aiming to enhance India’s underwater warfare capabilities amid growing Indo-Pacific security challenges, reported Girish Linganna of Mathrubhumi.Building on the 2012 Shyena torpedo legacy, the upgraded torpedo retains the proven 25 km
Artificial Intelligence Enabled 94 Per Cent Accuracy In Targeting Pak Assets: Indian Army
The Indian Army achieved over 94% accuracy in targeting enemy assets during Operation Sindoor by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) integrated with 26 years of historical data, Lt Gen Rajiv Sahni disclosed.This AI system fused live feeds from sensors, drones, radars, and satellites onto a single interface, enabling commanders to precisely track enemy positions, assets, and logistics. The
FALSE CLAIMS: Chinese Weapons Did Exceptionally Well Against India During Op Sindoor, Claims Pakistan
Pakistan’s Director General of ISPR, Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, recently claimed that Chinese-made weapons performed "exceptionally well" during the four-day conflict with India in May 2025, known as Operation Sindoor.He specifically cited recent Chinese platforms like J-10C and JF-17 fighter jets and PL-15 air-to-air missiles as demonstrating good performance, despite India’s substantial
Operation Sindoor Exposes JF-17 Thunder As Pak’s Major Aerial Setback, Unlike F-16s Which Suffered Mostly Ground Losses
Air Force Chief Marshal AP Singh in a stunning revelation emphasised that during Operation Sindoor, conducted in May 2025 as a retaliation to Pak’s Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Air Force destroyed 9-10 Pakistani fighter jets, including both US-supplied F-16s and Chinese co-produced JF-17 Thunders. This operation also targeted Pakistani air assets such as a C-130 transport and AEW&C
India Issues a Notam For a Likely Missile Test In The Bay of Bengal
India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) indicating preparations for a significant missile test in the Bay of Bengal, scheduled between October 15 and 17, 2025. The designated test area covers a maximum missile range of 1,480 kilometers, signalling a substantial but shorter-range missile flight compared to recent tests.This planned trial follows the monumental successful test of the Agni-V
Exports, A Major Growth Area For Indian Defence Companies: Goldman Sachs
India’s defence exports have become a significant growth driver for its domestic defence industry, with government targets set ambitiously to expand its global presence in the coming years, according to a Goldman Sachs report on the Indian Aerospace and Defence sector.From FY14 to FY25, India’s defence exports witnessed a sharp rise from ₹6.8 billion (USD 80 million) to ₹236 billion (USD 2.77