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Quad Ambassadors Reaffirm Grouping’s Role For ‘Free And Open’ Indo-Pacific Amid China’s Military Exercise In South China Sea

US Ambassador to China, David Perdue, convened with Quad ambassadors from Australia, India, and Japan in Beijing on 30 December 2025, reaffirming the grouping’s commitment to a "free and open" Indo-Pacific amid escalating regional tensions.Perdue described the Quad as "a force for good," emphasising the enduring strength of the US-Australia-India-Japan partnership in upholding a rules-based

December 30, 2025
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The Advanced Technology Vessel Project (ATVP) Initiates Construction of The First Two Units of S5 SSBNs

The Advanced Technology Vessel Project (ATVP) under India’s nuclear submarine program has initiated construction of the first two units of the S5-class SSBNs, marking a pivotal advancement in the nation’s sea-based nuclear deterrence.These submarines boast a displacement of approximately 13,500 tonnes submerged, rendering them roughly twice the size of the Arihant-class vessels, which displace

December 30, 2025
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India’s K4 SLBM Test Sparks A Major Flutter In Pakistan

India’s recent successful test of the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from INS Arighaat has elicited sharp reactions from Pakistan’s strategic security circles.Conducted off Visakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal around 23-24 December 2025, this marks the second trial from the vessel following an initial launch in November 2024.The K-4, with its 3,500 km range, significantly extends

December 29, 2025
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India’s 4th SSBN (S4*) Enters Sea Trials

India’s strategic submarine fleet continues to expand with the recent launch of its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, codenamed S4*. This vessel marks a pivotal advancement in the nation’s sea-based nuclear deterrence.Launched on 16 October 2024 at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam, the S4* is presently in the fitting-out phase, prior to commencing sea trials.Unlike its

December 29, 2025
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India’s Flying Frigate: The MH-60 ‘Romeo’

NDTV’s Defence Journalists Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som discuss the commissioning of India’s second MH-60R Seahawk helicopter squadron and explain why this platform is increasingly being described as India’s new "Flying Frigate."MH-60R Seahawk represents a transformative leap in the Indian Navy’s maritime aviation capabilities. The commissioning of INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’, the second MH-60R Seahawk

December 29, 2025
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India’s Flying Frigate: The MH-60 ‘Romeo’

NDTV’s Defence Journalists Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som discuss the commissioning of India’s second MH-60R Seahawk helicopter squadron and explain why this platform is increasingly being described as India’s new "Flying Frigate."MH-60R Seahawk represents a transformative leap in the Indian Navy’s maritime aviation capabilities. The commissioning of INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’, the second MH-60R Seahawk

December 29, 2025
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Indian Navy Combat-Ready Says President Murmu After 2-Hr Sub Sortie

President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, undertook a strategic sortie onboard the indigenously-built submarine INS Vaghsheer on Sunday, affirming the Indian Navy’s combat readiness. The two-hour underwater mission along the western seaboard highlighted the crew’s discipline and operational prowess.Embarking from Naval Harbour in Karwar, Karnataka, the President

December 29, 2025
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Taking Bull By Its Horns: IAF Steps Up As Co-Developer of Indigenous TEJAS MK-2, Rivalling Rafale’s Capabilities

The Indian Air Force has taken a bold step forward by assuming the role of co-developer for the indigenous TEJAS MK-2 fighter jet, positioning it as a formidable counterpart to advanced platforms like the Rafale.This strategic shift allows the IAF to oversee weapons integration, software development, and upgrades independently, marking a departure from traditional procurement models.In a recent

December 28, 2025
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President Murmu Takes Dived Sortie Onboard INS Vaghsheer On Western Seaboard

President Droupadi Murmu undertook a significant operational engagement on Sunday by completing a dived sortie aboard INS Vaghsheer, an indigenous Kalvari-class submarine, along the Western Seaboard. This event marks a rare instance of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces participating in such a submerged naval operation.Accompanied by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi,

December 28, 2025
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India Abruptly Scrubs Key Missile Test: Were Chinese Warships The Real Audience?

India has repeatedly issued and then abruptly cancelled Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for major missile tests in the Bay of Bengal, sparking intense speculation about strategic motives.The most recent instance involved a vast 3,550 km danger zone notified on 12 December 2025 for activities from 17 to 20 December, stretching eastward from launch sites near Chandipur in Odisha and Visakhapatnam’s

December 19, 2025
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