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The Sri Lanka Navy has recognised eight foreign naval vessels, including two from India, for their pivotal role in delivering humanitarian assistance following the devastating Cyclone Ditwah.This cyclone struck the island nation in late November 2025, claiming over 600 lives and causing widespread destruction through flooding, landslides, and infrastructure collapse.The honours underscore a
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a leading defence public sector undertaking, has secured a significant contract from the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the design and development of an advanced Aquatic-Aerial System.This innovative platform combines the capabilities of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and an
The Indian Navy’s fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, codenamed S4*, marks a significant milestone in India’s strategic underwater capabilities, with recent reports confirming its indigenous content exceeds 80 per cent.Launched on 16 October 2024 at the secretive Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam, the S4* is currently undergoing fitting-out before sea trials commence,
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth ₹1,896 crore (approximately $210 million) with Italy’s WASS Submarine Systems S.R.L. on 30 December 2025 for 48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes destined for the Indian Navy’s Kalvari-class submarines under Project 75, according to a report by PIB a government publication.This deal forms part of broader contracts totalling ₹4,666 crore, which also encompass
US Ambassador to China, David Perdue, convened with Quad ambassadors from Australia, India, and Japan in Beijing on 30 December 2025, reaffirming the grouping’s commitment to a "free and open" Indo-Pacific amid escalating regional tensions.Perdue described the Quad as "a force for good," emphasising the enduring strength of the US-Australia-India-Japan partnership in upholding a rules-based
The Advanced Technology Vessel Project (ATVP) under India’s nuclear submarine program has initiated construction of the first two units of the S5-class SSBNs, marking a pivotal advancement in the nation’s sea-based nuclear deterrence.These submarines boast a displacement of approximately 13,500 tonnes submerged, rendering them roughly twice the size of the Arihant-class vessels, which displace
Adani Defence & Aerospace has marked a significant milestone with the deployment of its locally assembled ARKA MANPADS, derived from the Russian Igla-S system, across the Indian Tri-Services.This man-portable air-defence system represents a key advancement in India’s Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) capabilities, replacing ageing Soviet-era Igla-1M units that have served for decades.The
The White House in 2024 and 2025 prioritized rebuilding America’s icebreaker fleet. But how long will that last?
India’s recent successful test of the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from INS Arighaat has elicited sharp reactions from Pakistan’s strategic security circles.Conducted off Visakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal around 23-24 December 2025, this marks the second trial from the vessel following an initial launch in November 2024.The K-4, with its 3,500 km range, significantly extends
Engine delivery delays for the Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS MK-1A continue to hinder Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s schedule to the Indian Air Force, exacerbating squadron shortages amid ongoing reliance on foreign suppliers like GE Aerospace.Rolls-Royce has proposed a strategic partnership to co-develop a next-generation 110-130 kN engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, positioning