CNO nominee Adm. Caudle says he’ll look ‘hard’ at whether to ‘walk away’ from sub Boise
Adm. Daryl Caudle characterized the USS Boise’s story as “unacceptable” and a “dagger in my heart as a submarine officer.”
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Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Ltd (KDAIL) Developing Jalkapi Extra-Large Unmanned Submarine
Krishna Defence and Allied Industries’ Jalkapi unmanned submarineKrishna Defence And Allied Industries Ltd (KDAIL) has initiated the construction of India’s largest and most advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), named the Jalkapi Extra-Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV), marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence technology.The ceremonial plate-cutting event
India’s Cumulative Defence Spending To Reach $543.1 Billion
India’s defence spending is poised to reach a cumulative $543.1 billion over the period 2026-30, reflecting a robust response to recent operational challenges and geopolitical threats, particularly from Pakistan and China.This significant investment is driven primarily by India’s need to fill capability gaps exposed during Operation Sindoor, a military campaign targeting terrorist infrastructure
India Gears Up For Future Wars With Drones, AI, And Advanced Combat Vehicles
India is rapidly modernising its military capabilities with a strong emphasis on drones, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced combat vehicles, gearing up for the future of warfare which is expected to be dominated by autonomous and AI-enabled systems. This transformation is comprehensive, integrating indigenous innovation, strategic imports, and a focus on self-reliance under programs like
Australia pays US another $525 million to bolster AUKUS industrial base
“There’s a schedule of payments to be made. We have an agreement with the United States as well as with the United Kingdom, it is about increasing their capacity, their industrial capacity,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
India, Japan Discuss Boosting Maritime Connectivity
India and Japan have recently intensified their cooperation to boost maritime connectivity and regional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. This initiative was spotlighted during the seminar "IPOI: India-Japan Partnership in Maritime Connectivity" held at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo on July 22, 2025. The seminar included key addresses from officials such as India’s Ambassador to Japan
ASFAT to construct first Turkish air defense destroyer TF2000, inks deal for 4 OPVs
The deal, which covers the construction of one ship expected to be launched in 2028 and delivered to the navy by 2030, was inked between ASFAT CEO Mustafa Ilbas and Turkish navy commander Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu.
Cochin Shipyard Drives Maritime Innovation With ₹50 Crore Fund And Ushus Sangamam Showcase
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has significantly advanced India’s maritime innovation ecosystem through its USHUS initiative, launching a ₹50 crore dedicated fund to support cutting-edge maritime start-ups.The initiative is designed to foster deep-tech development in areas extending beyond traditional shipbuilding and repair, encompassing naval unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), underwater
At Turkish defense show, Erdogan praises indigenous defense capacity
The Turkish president, for example, stressed that Turkish companies “supplied 65 of every 100 UAVs sold globally.”
Unmanned systems, radar, and electric vehicles unveiled at first day of IDEF 2025
Host nation Turkey took advantage of the Istanbul exhibition, with defense firms showing off a host of new tech.