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China has initiated construction on its fourth aircraft carrier, designated as the Type-004, at the Dalian Shipyard in Liaoning Province. Satellite imagery from Vantor, analysed by Janes, reveals distinctive features indicative of nuclear propulsion, including two probable reactor containment vessels visible within the dry dock.Prefabricated hull modules first appeared in early 2025, with
The US President, Donald Trump, has signed into law the National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026, marking a significant step in enhancing America’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.This annual defence policy bill underscores a deepened engagement with India, particularly through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quad. The initiative aims to
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
A seagull equipped with a Chinese-manufactured GPS tracking device has been discovered near the strategically vital INS Kadamba naval base in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, sparking immediate security concerns.The bird was spotted on Tuesday by personnel from the Coastal Marine Police Cell and subsequently transferred to the local forest department wing for further examination. This incident
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has awarded a significant ₹640 crore contract to Gurugram-based Lotus Advanced Technologies for the supply of advanced AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) maritime patrol radars designed for integration onto the Indian Navy’s Dornier Do-228 maritime surveillance aircraft.The contract, announced in mid-December 2025, represents a strategic partnership between
India has unveiled a ground breaking indigenous stealth cruise missile system known as the LRP2GM, or Long Range Powered Precision Guided Munition. Developed by JSR Dynamics, this advanced weapon was recently showcased to the Indian Navy as a versatile precision strike platform, according to a report by Defence Blog.Capable of ground- and ship-launched operations, it represents a significant step
The Indian Navy continues to bolster its maritime prowess through strategic acquisitions and indigenous initiatives, as highlighted by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi during the commissioning of the second squadron of MH-60R helicopters at INS Hansa in Goa.Admiral Tripathi underscored the Navy’s resolute commitment to augmenting integral ship-borne aviation capabilities,
India’s naval modernisation efforts have reached a pivotal juncture with the acquisition proposal for five fleet support vessels (FSVs) advancing to its final negotiation stage. This development, disclosed by Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Rajya Sabha MP V. Vijayasai Reddy on 14 March, underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering the Indian Navy’s
The Indian Navy is intensifying its focus on Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) to bolster maritime security along India’s extensive coastline, spanning over 7,500 kilometres. This acceleration supports autonomous swarm concepts, enabling persistent surveillance and rapid response in littoral zones where traditional manned assets face limitations. The initiative reflects a strategic pivot
The commissioning of the Indian naval diving support craft A20 at the Naval Base in Kochi on 16 December 2025 represents a notable achievement in the Indian Navy’s ongoing drive towards indigenous shipbuilding prowess.This vessel, designated DSC-A20, becomes the eleventh ship inducted into service this year, underscoring the rapid expansion of India’s domestic maritime manufacturing