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by Gp Capt (Dr.) RK Narang VM (Retd)India’s indigenous naval fighter program is facing a significant stalemate, endangering the country’s goal of Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in military aviation.Central to this stalemate is the delay and uncertainty surrounding the development of the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF), alongside the Indian Navy’s decision not to participate in the
The Indian Navy’s cutting-edge stealth frigate, INS Tamal, successfully concluded a three-day port call at Naples, Italy, from August 13 to 16, 2025, marking an important step in consolidating the growing India-Italy Strategic Partnership.This visit, part of the ship’s return voyage to India, was rich in both naval and diplomatic engagements, underscoring New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening
by Dr Punit SaurabhAs reported by various news agencies, India’s latest operational deployment to the South China Sea featured its first joint patrol with the Philippines in the contested waters. This news is not surprising with Philippines gradually accepting India as a bulwark against Chinese aggression soon after President Duterte visited India in 2018.The currant Philippine Presidential
India’s journey from a newly independent nation in 1947 to a global powerhouse in technology and defence by 2025 is a saga of transformation marked by resilience, ambition, and the twin engines of innovation and self-reliance.At the heart of this evolution is the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (Self-Reliant India) mission, which anchors India’s contemporary strategic and economic vision.From the struggles
Akash missile which forms as an integral part of Akshateer air defence systemPrime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’, a transformative 10-year initiative to forge an indigenously built air and missile defence shield safeguarding India’s military and civilian installations against evolving aerial threats.Set for completion by 2035, this mission aims not only to
INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, made a significant port call in Naples, Italy, on August 13, 2025, during its return voyage to India after being commissioned in Russia on July 1, 2025.This visit marks an important milestone in the strengthening of bilateral relations between India and Italy, which were elevated to a ‘Strategic Partnership’ in 2023.The partnership focuses
The 12th edition of the Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-2025) commenced in Colombo on August 14, 2025, marking another significant milestone in the maritime partnership between India and Sri Lanka.Indian naval ships INS Rana—a guided missile destroyer—and INS Jyoti—a fleet tanker—arrived at Colombo Port to participate in the five-day exercise, which runs until August 18, 2025.SLINEX,
Adm. Tony Radakin also warned, however, that whoever gets to “artificial super intelligence” first will dominate on the battlefield.
An analysis by AEI conducted in partnership with Breaking Defense scoured thousands of pages of fiscal 2026 Pentagon budget documents, some of the most definitive accounting yet for DOGE’s impact at the Department of Defense.
INS Sandhayak (J-18) is equipped with variety of next-generation surveying systemsThe Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) recently delivered the survey vessel "Ikshak" to the Indian Navy in Kolkata on August 14, 2025. "Ikshak," meaning "guide," is the third vessel in a series of four large Survey Vessels (Large) (SVLs) being built by GRSE for the Indian Navy.These vessels belong to the