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COAS Upendra Dwivedi Meets Sri Lankan Army Commander, Discusses Ways To Advance Bilateral Defence Cooperation

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), Deputy Minister of Defence, and Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), Secretary of Defence, from Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Thursday.The discussions centred on advancing bilateral defence cooperation and military-to-military relations, with a focus on enhancing strategic ties, expanding joint military

January 8, 2026
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COAS General Upendra Dwivedi Eyes Deeper Defence Ties With Sri Lanka, Inspects Guard of Honour

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed a Guard of Honour at the Sri Lankan Army Headquarters in Colombo during his official visit on 7 January 2026. He engaged in discussions with Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, focusing on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and military-to-military ties.The talks reaffirmed both nations’

January 8, 2026
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India Eyes P-75(I) Sub Deal Finalisation During Merz’s Visit Next Week

India and Germany stand on the brink of sealing their largest military contract to date, centred on the joint production of six advanced submarines for the Indian Navy. This development coincides with the upcoming visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India on 12 and 13 January. The agreement promises to bolster India’s underwater capabilities amid growing regional security challenges.The

January 8, 2026
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Indian Navy Set To Commission 19 Warships In 2026, The Largest Force Accretion In A Single Year

India’s naval ambitions are reaching a pivotal milestone in 2026, with the commissioning of 19 warships marking the largest single-year force accretion in its history. This surge underscores the rapid maturation of the nation’s domestic shipbuilding capabilities, transforming the Indian Navy into a more potent blue-water force amid escalating regional tensions.The expansion aligns seamlessly with

January 7, 2026
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K-4 SLBM Solely Aimed At China

India’s successful test of the K-4 intermediate-range ballistic missile from INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal on 23 December 2025 marks a qualitative shift in its nuclear deterrent posture.The test validated the full integration of the missile, submarine and command-and-control architecture, moving India’s sea-based deterrent from a largely developmental phase to one that is operationally

January 7, 2026
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Indian Navy Charts Evolutionary Carrier Build-Up, Indigenous Drones, P-8I Expansion And TEDBF Push For Future-Ready Sea Power

Vayu Aerospace Review’s interview with Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, indicates a measured yet forward-leaning trajectory for Indian naval aviation and carrier capability.On the follow-on aircraft carrier, the Navy is actively exploring an IAC-2 as a repeat order of INS Vikrant (IAC-1), but with modifications based on lessons learnt during design, construction and initial

January 7, 2026
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Indian Navy Setting Up A New Base At Haldia, West Bengal To Increase Presence In The Bay of Bengal

The Indian Navy is establishing a new naval base at Haldia in West Bengal to bolster its operational footprint in the Bay of Bengal. This development underscores India’s strategic intent to enhance maritime surveillance and rapid response capabilities amid evolving regional security dynamics.Situated on the Hooghly River near its confluence with the Haldi River, Haldia benefits from proximity to

January 7, 2026
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Indian Navy Plans to Induct a Warship Every Six Weeks

India’s Royal Navy is set to commission warships at an impressive rate of one every six weeks throughout 2026, bolstering the nation’s maritime strength while stimulating economic growth, reported of Sunday Guardian Live.This ambitious schedule underscores New Delhi’s strategic focus on naval expansion amid evolving regional dynamics. Last year marked a pivotal phase of operational readiness,

January 5, 2026
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Arihant Class Nuclear-Powered Submarine S4* Likely To Be Named INS Arisudan

The Arihant-class nuclear-powered submarines represent a cornerstone of India’s strategic deterrence, with the fourth vessel, designated S4*, poised to join the fleet as INS Arisudan. Launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 16 October 2025, this submarine embodies the Sanskrit theme of ‘destroyer of enemies’ shared by its predecessors: INS Arihant, INS Arighaat, and INS Aridhaman.The naming

January 5, 2026
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Space-Z Aerospace Unveils MarineSky-365 Maritime Defence UAV

Space-Z Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., based in Tamil Nadu, has introduced MarineSky-365, a long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle tailored for maritime defence. This platform targets the escalating demands on naval and air forces for uninterrupted surveillance over expansive sea and air domains.Maritime security operations worldwide have grown prohibitively costly and resource-heavy. Conventional manned

January 4, 2026
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