Features
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June 19, 2024
India-Italy: 'Melodi' Harmony will boost defence relations
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystThe roadmap laid out by the two leaders aims to bolster defence cooperation and foster a strategic partnership that transcends past challenges
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June 3, 2024
How the future of Unmanned Military Aircraft is unfolding
By Manish Kumar JhaThe integration of Tactical AI and machine learning in defence projects is enhancing the performance and portability of high-performance capacities across various military platforms
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May 21, 2024
Water Bombers — A worthwhile fixed wing option
By Wg Cdr Jamshed Lashkari (Retd)Fixed-wing firefighting aircraft offer significant advantages: rapid response, large capacity, strategic precision, versatility, and long endurance, making them crucial in modern wildfire management strategies
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May 21, 2024
India celebrates the legacy of Lt General P.S. Bhagat
By Manish Kumar JhaAt the memorial lecture, three former Chiefs of the Army Staff called Lt General Bhagat as one of the greatest military strategists and leaders of India
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May 7, 2024
India's biggest submarine programme P-75(India) breaks off the ground; Germany leads strategic partnership
By Manish Kumar JhaWhat is brewing in India's biggest military project – P-75 (India) for the next-generation submarine? After all the trials, deliberation and delays, the unfolding of P-75(I) will redefine the Indian military acquisition process which is based on the unprecedented thrust on full technology transfer and IPs. With Germany readying for Strategic Partnership, the race is clear.
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April 30, 2024
Cyber Laws and Regulations in India: Military Challenges
By Manish Kumar JhaThe recent attacks on Indian institutions, including the military establishment, call for comprehensive cyber policies which back the many dimensions of national security. In a new scathing report on coordinated cyberattacks on India, researchers have uncovered a new espionage campaign targeting Indian government agencies. What is needed?
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April 18, 2024
Middle East Braces for Escalation
By Manish Kumar JhaIran's direct aerial assault on Israel signals end of Shadow War and raises stakes of a broader Middle East conflict
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April 12, 2024
CNS on a farewell visit
By Manish Kumar JhaChief of the Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar bids farewell at the Southern Naval Command, leaves behind a formidable Navy in the making
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March 30, 2024
Another success for ISRO with the Autonomous Landing Experiment
By Ayushee ChaudharyISRO achieved a major milestone in the area of Reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technology, through the RLV LEX-02 landing experiment, the second of the series.
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March 28, 2024
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) reiterates its 3-decades' long commitment with the launch of AeroSpace Services India (ASI) in New Delhi
By Neetu DhuliaIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has expanded its footprint in India with the launch of AeroSpace Services India (ASI) in New Delhi, a move that underscores its commitment to strengthening ties with the Indian defence sector.
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March 28, 2024
Scooting Tech Barriers for Indian Military Drones
By Manish Kumar JhaMilitary drone technology has seen significant advancements in recent years, with various countries investing heavily in research, development, and deployment. While India has strived to achieve a higher grade in the drone category...
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March 27, 2024
Exercise Bharat Shakti 2024
By Manish Kumar JhaIn a rapidly evolving global landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and emerging security threats, nations around the world are continuously enhancing their military capabilities to ensure sovereignty and national security.
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March 26, 2024
IAF’s Pushing Boundaries: How AI Revolutionises Aerospace
By Manish Kumar JhaWith a Big Data Analytics and Al Platform at the heart of Al Centre, the IAF adopting some of the groundbreaking AI applications and integration in its platforms and systems. At IAF's AI centre, the applications are being infused...
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March 11, 2024
Disruption in Defence: Military robots breaking new ground on the battlefield
By Manish Kumar JhaNew developments in military robots are breaking the ground on the battlefield with new applications and tasks beyond the limit of human soldiers. Some of the latest projects include next-gen technologies, leading to military logistics and systems.
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March 8, 2024
MH-60R Seahawk bolsters India's Maritime Security
By Manish Kumar JhaThe commissioning of multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter strengthens Indian maritime operation in Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
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March 4, 2024
Navigating New Naval Frontiers
By Manish Kumar JhaThe upcoming Naval Commanders' Conference is set to discuss burning maritime issues amid growing attacks on ships
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March 4, 2024
Indo-German Security Dialogue
By Manish Kumar JhaGermany to have a dialogue with India on security cooperation is a high priority as per Nico Lange, Security Expert at the Munich Security Conference
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February 17, 2024
Exercise - Vayu Shakti-24 - IAF's Offensive Prowess on Full Display with Day and Night Strikes
By Neetu DhuliaThe Indian Air Force's Exercise Vayu Shakti-24, held at the Pokhran range near Jaisalmer, showcased the military's formidable capabilities and technological advancements. With precision strikes executed both day and night, the event highlighted the IAF's commitment to maintaining air superiority. Neetu Dhulia reports from ground zero.
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February 17, 2024
Government approves big-ticket military acquisition worth 84,560 crore ($10.57 bn)
By Manish Kumar JhaThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) granted approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various capital acquisition proposals amounting to 84,560 crore ($10.57 billion). The DAC also notified amendments in Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, reducing the overall procurement cycle for Start-Ups & MSMEs.
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February 12, 2024
Clear Skies Ahead
By Manish Kumar JhaIAF's pursuit of Air & Space Supremacy amid a surfeit of challenges
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February 7, 2024
Union Defence budget 2024
By Manish Kumar JhaA continuous push by the Government for military indigenisation amid fiscal prudence
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February 2, 2024
Indian Air Force to Showcase Prowess in Exercise Vayu Shakti-24
By Neetu DhuliaThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to demonstrate its formidable aerial capabilities in Exercise Vayu Shakti-24, slated for February 17, 2024 at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range near Jaisalmer.
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January 31, 2024
Harmony at Sea
By Lieutenant Ankush DwivediExercise Milan 2024 demonstrates Indian Navy's role in Nation building through International Diplomacy
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January 29, 2024
Year of Technology Absorption
By Manish Kumar JhaChief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande sets out goal for the Indian Army in 2024
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January 25, 2024
Defending DRDO: Restructure the responsibilities
By Manish Kumar JhaA strategic transformation of DRDO is needed to chart a course for excellence in defence technology and a more agile and responsive future