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India has finalised a $236 million contract for the Russian Shtil-1 missile system, a move that bolsters its naval air defence capabilities amid ongoing regional tensions.This procurement forms part of broader Ministry of Defence deals exceeding ₹5,000 crore, encompassing advanced helicopters and vertical launch missiles.The Shtil-1, supplied by Russia’s JSC Rosoboronexport, targets frontline
The Indian Navy has swiftly deployed INS Tarangini and INS Ikshak, alongside maritime patrol aircraft, to support Sri Lanka-led search and rescue operations for the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena.The vessel sank on 4 March 2026, approximately 20 nautical miles west of Galle, Sri Lanka, after sustaining a torpedo strike from a United States submarine.A distress signal from IRIS Dena reached the
The recent partnership between Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) represents a significant milestone in the evolution of India’s maritime defence sector.By formalising this Memorandum of Understanding on 5 March 2026, the two entities have signalled a clear intent to synchronise their technical prowess.This collaboration is
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Northrop Grumman was previously selected to build a new anti-radiation Stand in Attack Weapon, but a market survey released by the Air Force March 4 is probing for other vendors that could supply an “equivalent missile system.”
The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has intensified, with recent strikes targeting Iranian naval assets, military bases, and nuclear facilities, escalating regional instability.This war, now spilling beyond the Middle East, disrupts international flights and vital maritime routes, prompting global powers to heighten vigilance. India, with significant stakes in the
The recent clearance by India’s Defence Acquisition Council for 114 Dassault Rafale jets, a deal valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh Crores, marks a pivotal moment for India’s aerial strategy.While French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged significant technology transfer following the recent A.I. Summit, a critical caveat remains: the refusal to share sensitive source codes. This restriction
The Indian Navy has finalised a significant procurement contract valued at ₹2,182 crore (approximately $230 million) with Russia’s JSC Rosoboronexport for advanced Shtil surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) and associated missile holding frames.This deal, signed on 3 March 2026 by the Ministry of Defence, forms part of broader contracts totalling ₹5,083 crore that also include Advanced Light
INS Vikrant, India’s indigenous aircraft carrier, has etched a remarkable milestone in its operational history by accomplishing 1000 successful and safe arrested landings.This achievement spans operations from first-light launches to late-night recoveries, underscoring the carrier’s round-the-clock combat readiness.The arrested landings, a critical manoeuvre for carrier-based aviation, involve
HAL’s DHRUV MK-III maritime helicopter & Shtil Missile a Sea-Based Air Defence SystemsThe Ministry of Defence has finalised contracts totalling ₹5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) DHRUV MK-III in maritime configuration, alongside Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch (SAVL) Shtil missiles.These agreements, signed at South Block in New Delhi under the watchful eye