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India has unveiled a ground breaking advancement in its defence arsenal with the debut of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM) at the 77th Republic Day parade in 2026. Dubbed the ‘modern-day Brahmastra’, this hypersonic glide vehicle marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s journey towards technological self-reliance.Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in
India and Germany stand on the brink of sealing an $8 billion defence pact, poised to reshape New Delhi’s naval prowess. This landmark agreement, the largest in India’s defence procurement history, centres on submarine manufacturing with unprecedented technology transfer from Germany.Officials close to the negotiations reveal that the deal is being finalised ahead of German Chancellor Friedrich
PM Modi waving to sailors of a navy’s stealth frigate during Diwali onboard INS VikrantIndia faces mounting geopolitical pressures in its maritime domains, particularly in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea, where assertive moves by China and Pakistan demand a robust response. Recent sensational headlines, such as those from News24 suggesting catastrophic strikes on Karachi and Gwadar under a Modi
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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