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The US President, Donald Trump, has signed into law the National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026, marking a significant step in enhancing America’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.This annual defence policy bill underscores a deepened engagement with India, particularly through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quad. The initiative aims to
“Recent operations from the Red Sea to the Caribbean make the requirement undeniable,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caude said.
India’s defence production has achieved a remarkable threefold surge over the past decade, reaching a record high of ₹1.54 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25, up from ₹46,429 crore in 2014-15.Union Minister of State for Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, highlighted this milestone during a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday. This growth underscores the nation’s steadfast commitment to
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Air Force Commanders’ Conclave, where he lauded the Indian Air Force’s performance during Operation Sindoor.He highlighted India’s "high-impact, short-duration" operational capability, demonstrated effectively by the armed forces in this decisive action. Singh urged commanders to extract valuable lessons from the operation and remain prepared for
A seagull equipped with a Chinese-manufactured GPS tracking device has been discovered near the strategically vital INS Kadamba naval base in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, sparking immediate security concerns.The bird was spotted on Tuesday by personnel from the Coastal Marine Police Cell and subsequently transferred to the local forest department wing for further examination. This incident
India has unveiled a ground breaking indigenous stealth cruise missile system known as the LRP2GM, or Long Range Powered Precision Guided Munition. Developed by JSR Dynamics, this advanced weapon was recently showcased to the Indian Navy as a versatile precision strike platform, according to a report by Defence Blog.Capable of ground- and ship-launched operations, it represents a significant step
In addition to the hefty H145M order, Madrid will also acquire 31 NH90 helicopters, 13 H135 rotorcraft and six H175M super-medium utility models.
The Indian Navy continues to bolster its maritime prowess through strategic acquisitions and indigenous initiatives, as highlighted by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi during the commissioning of the second squadron of MH-60R helicopters at INS Hansa in Goa.Admiral Tripathi underscored the Navy’s resolute commitment to augmenting integral ship-borne aviation capabilities,
The Indian Navy Chief, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, has affirmed the successful deployment of MH-60R helicopters during Operation Sindoor, a critical military operation launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on 7 May.Speaking exclusively after commissioning the second MH-60R squadron in Goa, he noted that the helicopters, embarked on naval units, performed precisely as intended, though
India’s naval modernisation efforts have reached a pivotal juncture with the acquisition proposal for five fleet support vessels (FSVs) advancing to its final negotiation stage. This development, disclosed by Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Rajya Sabha MP V. Vijayasai Reddy on 14 March, underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering the Indian Navy’s