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ISRO-Navy Completes Gaganyaan Astronaut Rescue Drill From Capsule On Return To Earth From Space At INS Garuda Base

India’s Gaganyaan mission has achieved a crucial milestone with the successful completion of crew egress trials conducted jointly by the Indian Navy and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). These trials took place at the Water Survival Training Facility in Kochi, situated at INS Garuda, the Navy’s oldest naval air station, reported India Today.The exercises focused on perfecting

February 21, 2026
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Kalyani SSL Teams Up With Canadian Firm For Cutting-Edge ASW Sensors And Satellite Tech

Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, a prominent player in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem, has forged a pivotal strategic partnership with Canada’s Met Ocean Telematics.This collaboration centres on advancing autonomous undersea sensing and satellite-enabled surveillance technologies tailored specifically for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions. The announcement underscores India’s push

February 20, 2026
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India Nears Triple SSBN Milestone With INS Aridhaman Commissioning To Fortify Nuclear Deterrence

India’s naval capabilities are set to receive a significant boost with the anticipated commissioning of its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, designated as S4 in the Arihant class. This development promises to enhance the nation’s sea-based nuclear deterrence amid evolving regional security dynamics.The submarine is currently undergoing its final phases

February 20, 2026
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Admiral Paparo’s India Tour Bolsters Indo-Pacific Defence Collaboration

US Indo-Pacific Commander Adm. Samuel J Paparo in the cockpit of TEJAS Jet in BangaloreAdmiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, undertook a significant visit to India from 14 to 19 February 2026, aimed at bolstering the already robust defence ties between the two nations.The trip, which spanned New Delhi, Chandimandir, and Bengaluru, highlighted India’s pivotal role in

February 20, 2026
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S5 Nuke Boat: India’s 17,000-Ton Nuclear Titans To Shadow China’s Heartland

India’s S5-class submarines represent a monumental leap in the nation’s nuclear deterrence posture, poised to redefine its strategic maritime capabilities.Speculation abounds that these vessels will displace between 16,500 and 17,000 tons submerged—figures rivalling the behemoths of the US Ohio class and Britain’s Vanguard class—far exceeding the 13,500 tons often cited in preliminary

February 19, 2026
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Indo-French Pact Bolsters Ocean-Space Synergies For Sustainable Seas

India’s INCOIS and France’s CNES are set to bolster their collaboration, aiming to enhance ocean observation capabilities significantly. This partnership underscores a strategic push to deepen ties between the two nations’ premier oceanographic institutions.The focus lies on fostering synergies within the Ocean-Space nexus, a critical domain where maritime and satellite technologies intersect.

February 19, 2026
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China’s New SSN Leap Leaves India Lagging In Nuclear Submarine Race

China has unveiled its third-generation nuclear attack submarine, the Type-09V, highlighting a stark contrast with India’s submarine ambitions. While Beijing advances its undersea fleet, India remains in the nascent design phase for its first indigenous SSN. This disparity underscores broader challenges in India’s naval nuclear propulsion program.India’s pursuit of nuclear submarines is not a

February 18, 2026
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Public Sector’s Persistent Shortcomings: Why India Relies On Foreign Partnerships For Precision Munitions Like HAMMER

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France’s Safran Electronics & Defence have forged a 50:50 joint venture to manufacture guidance kits for the HAMMER precision-guided weapon system in India. This partnership, approved by BEL’s board on 15 February 2026, establishes a Centre of Excellence in Pune for production, maintenance, and repair, primarily serving the Indian Air Force and Navy.Signed

February 18, 2026
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India Eyes 31 More Rafale Marines From France Amid $39bn Air Force Mega-Deal

India has reportedly requested France to supply 31 additional carrier-capable Dassault Rafale Marine jets for the Indian Navy. This development accompanies Indiai’s ongoing efforts to acquire 114 Rafale fighters for the Indian Air Force under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program.The information emerged from a report in La Tribune, published just two days after India’s Defence

February 18, 2026
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