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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
India is bolstering its defences against drone attacks through the development of a joint Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) grid.This initiative networks all CUAS systems across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, forming a dedicated shield separate from existing air defence networks like the Indian Air Force’s Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS).The CUAS grid integrates anti-drone
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
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
Xinfiniti Aerospace, a Bangalore-based firm specialising in advanced aerospace technologies, has recently proposed innovative unmanned variants of the Indian military’s venerable Chetak and Cheetah helicopters.These legacy platforms, originally derived from French designs and license-produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited since the 1960s and 1970s, have served as critical assets for
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,
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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
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
Troop Comforts Limited, a wholly-owned Defence Public Sector Undertaking under India’s Ministry of Defence, has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global sportswear giant Adidas.This collaboration focuses on developing high-performance Physical Training (PT) footwear tailored specifically for the Indian Armed Forces. The partnership leverages Adidas’s cutting-edge