Kalvari Class Submarines: Bolstering India’s Maritime Stealth And Deterrence; India’s Silent Guardians of The Deep

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing’s (C-DAC) Combat Management SystemThe Kalvari-class submarines represent a cornerstone of India’s naval modernisation, embodying the nation’s push towards self-reliance in underwater warfare. Derived from the French Scorpène design, these diesel-electric attack submarines are being constructed under Project 75 by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in

February 14, 2026
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India, Japan, Indonesia Conduct Trilateral Naval Exercise In Andaman Sea

India, Japan, and Indonesia have conducted a significant trilateral naval exercise in the Andaman Sea, underscoring their commitment to regional maritime security. The exercise took place on Friday, 13 February 2026, in the strategically vital waters near Port Blair. Ships from the navies of the three nations participated, focusing on enhancing joint operational readiness and

February 14, 2026
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OPINION: Defence Budget 2026-2027 Lacks Atmanirbharta

by Col (Dr.) P K VasudevaThe Union Budget 2026-27, presented on February 1, 2026, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, prioritises defence modernisation and self-reliance. In a decisive push to strengthen national security in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor and focus on indigenous defence production, the Union Budget has allocated a record ₹7.85 lakh crore to defence services, marking the

February 14, 2026
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Indian Deep-Tech Pioneer Space Fields Successfully Tests Historic Naval Rocket Solid Motor

In a landmark moment for India’s defence innovation ecosystem, deep-tech start-up Space Fields has achieved a world-first by hot-firing a rocket motor specifically developed for the Indian Navy.This feat marks the inaugural instance of a private Indian firm successfully testing solid propulsion hardware tailored for naval applications, underscoring the nation’s push towards indigenous

February 13, 2026
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U.S. Diplomat Highlights Quad’s As Very Important Platform And India-US Ties Amid Regional Shifts

S Paul Kapur, the leading Trump administration diplomat for South and Central Asia, has described the Quadrilateral Strategic Dialogue—known as the Quad, comprising India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—as a ‘very important platform’ that has performed well. Speaking to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia on 11 February 2026, Kapur highlighted India’s

February 13, 2026
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Rolls-Royce Charts Multi-Domain Expansion In India With AMCA Engine Co-Development And 10,000-Job Boost

Rolls-Royce has unveiled an ambitious strategic roadmap to significantly expand its operations in India across defence, energy, and civil aviation sectors. This announcement came just a day after Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the company’s commitment to deepening its partnership with India.The initiative includes plans for co-developing an

February 13, 2026
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DAC Greenlights Six Additional P-8I Aircraft For Indian Navy in Major Maritime Boost

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the procurement of six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Navy.This decision, announced on 12 February 2026, marks a significant enhancement to India’s maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.The P-8I, a long-range multi-mission platform derived from

February 12, 2026
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