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The Indian Navy is intensifying its air defence training regime by seeking next-generation expendable aerial target drones. These high-speed systems aim to replicate the threat posed by modern sea-skimming anti-ship missiles during live-fire exercises, reported Asianet News.The Ministry of Defence has issued a request for information for Expendable Aerial Targets Next Generation, known as EAT-NG.
Defense spending jumped globally to $2.63 trillion in 2025, according to IISS’s latest Military Balance report.
Unconfirmed image (centre) of the proposed Kirloskar 6MW Marine EngineKirloskar Oil Engines Ltd remains confident in delivering India’s first indigenously developed marine engine by April 2028, despite lingering concerns among shipyards over prototype delays.Chief Executive Officer Rahul Sahai emphasised that the company is "absolutely on track" with the timeline for the four-stroke, 6 MW V12
TOI Image India’s underwater nuclear deterrence is entering a critical phase with the impending induction of INS Aridhaman, the third Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, expected by May 2026. This development will see INS Arihant and INS Arighat joined by Aridhaman, forming a trio of indigenously built SSBNs under the Strategic Forces Command.Amid
The Indian Navy has issued a pivotal Expression of Interest (EOI) for the indigenous development of a 30mm Naval Surface Gun (NSG) integrated with an Electro-Optical Fire Control System (EOFCS). This move underscores the service’s commitment to self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.Approved under the "Make-II (IDDM)" category, the project emphasises Indigenous Design, Development
The Indian Navy is poised to commission INS Anjadip, the third vessel in its Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project, on 27 February 2026. This event marks a significant step in bolstering the nation’s maritime defences, particularly in coastal and littoral zones.The ceremony will take place at Chennai Port under the Eastern Naval Command, presided over by Admiral Dinesh K
India’s naval prowess in the nuclear domain is poised for a significant enhancement with the impending commissioning of INS Aridhaman, the third vessel in the indigenously developed Arihant-class fleet of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, or SSBNs. Defence sources indicate that this 7,000-ton behemoth will likely enter service between April and May, bolstering the nation’s sea-based
India’s naval prowess in the nuclear domain is poised for a significant enhancement with the impending commissioning of INS Aridhaman, the third vessel in the indigenously developed Arihant-class fleet of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, or SSBNs. Defence sources indicate that this 7,000-ton behemoth will likely enter service between April and May, bolstering the nation’s sea-based
Police in Karnataka’s Udupi district have arrested a fourth suspect in the Indian Navy data leak case, accused of passing classified vessel identification numbers to Pakistan.The man, earlier believed to be from West Bengal, has been found during investigation to be a Bangladeshi national. Authorities are probing the suspected espionage network, tracking financial payments and links to Cochin
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India’s nuclear triad comprises sea-, land-, and air-based delivery systems for nuclear warheads, ensuring a credible second-strike capability under its "No First Use" policy. INS Aridhaman, as the third Arihant-class SSBN, forms the maritime pillar, providing the most survivable leg due to its stealthy underwater endurance.
India is poised to commission its third