India Fast-Tracks Israeli X-Guard Decoy System For Rafale Jets Amid Regional Security Challenges

India is actively expediting the delivery of Israel’s advanced X-Guard decoy system to enhance the survivability of its Rafale fighter jet fleet amid ongoing turmoil in West Asia, according to recent reports from defence sources. The sophisticated electronic warfare technology has become a strategic priority for the Indian Air Force following its reported success during Operation Sindoor in May

July 12, 2025
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EPRS event explores the making of an award-winning speech: If you want peace, prepare for war

To help Members of the European Parliament and their staff with their speeches – a substantial part of parliamentary life, as the etymology of ‘parliament’ indicates– EPRS invited two high-level speakers for its 2025 event on speechwriting and delivery. Former Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, and his speechwriter, Eleonora Russell, shared the lessons learnt from their award-winning speech: ‘If you want peace, prepare for war’. , The authors took the speech as the starting point for a book that expands this message, a work that inspired an engaging and motivating conversation.

July 10, 2025
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India Can Play Enhanced Role For Peace, Stability In West Asia: Iranian Envoy

Iran’s Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, has strongly advocated for India to play an enhanced and more active role in promoting peace and stability in West Asia, particularly amid escalating conflicts involving Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon. Speaking at the ‘Voices of Conscience:A solidarity gathering for Palestine’ in New Delhi, Elahi emphasised that, as a major power with influential ties to

July 10, 2025
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‘There’s No Fool Proof Air Defence’: CDS Anil Chauhan Warns of A ‘Fourth Evolving Military Threat’ To India

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has issued a comprehensive warning about a rapidly evolving security environment for India, emphasising the emergence of a “fourth evolving military threat” that challenges the nation’s traditional defence paradigms.He highlighted the increasing alignment of interests among China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, noting that this convergence poses significant

July 9, 2025
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U.S. Enters Israel-Iran War; Bombs Key Iranian Nuclear Sites

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the United States entered into open conflict with Iran by launching coordinated airstrikes on three of Iran’s most significant nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. President Donald Trump announced the operation through his social media platform, declaring that the U.S. military had “successfully completed” the attack, with all aircraft safely returning from

June 22, 2025
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Should India Be Worried About Pakistan’s Chinese J-35 Stealth Jets? A Strategic Analysis

Pakistan’s impending acquisition of Chinese J-35 stealth fighter jets represents a potentially game-changing development in South Asian air power dynamics, threatening to erode India’s long-held aerial superiority advantage. The implications of this strategic shift extend far beyond simple aircraft numbers, fundamentally altering the regional military balance and forcing India to reassess its

June 21, 2025
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India’s Barak-8 Air Defence System Makes Its Debut In The Iran-Israel Conflict, Intercepting An Iranian Drone Headig To Tel Aviv

The Barak-8 air defence system, a product of Indo-Israeli collaboration, has made its operational debut in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, marking a significant milestone in international defence cooperation and the effectiveness of modern air defence technology.Development And CapabilitiesBarak-8, also known as the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM), was jointly developed by India’s

June 21, 2025
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Operation Sindhu Continues, So Far 517 Indian Nationals Returned To India From Iran: MEA

Operation Sindhu, launched by the Government of India, is an ongoing evacuation mission aimed at bringing Indian nationals safely back from Iran amid escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. As of June 21, 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that 517 Indian citizens have been successfully evacuated and returned home under this operation.The latest phase of the

June 21, 2025
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