India has decided to revive the defunct Kailashahar airbase in Tripura, a strategic installation used during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, as part of a proactive response to Bangladesh’s collaboration with China on military infrastructure. This move is seen as a direct counter to

After being written off by many following a major fire incident in July 2024, the Indian Navy’s guided-missile frigate INS Brahmaputra is set to return to service by mid-2026. This turnaround is the result of sustained restoration efforts, demonstrating the Navy’s commitment to maintaining combat readiness and asset recovery. INS Brahmaputra Restoration Progress Following

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is on the verge of a historic production milestone, with expectations of 143 additional orders for its indigenously developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv. The upcoming orders from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force could push total production well past the 500-unit mark, reflecting India’s growing reliance on homegrown

In a landmark moment for India’s defence exports, Nibe Limited has won a $17.52 million export order from an Israeli defence technology company for the supply of advanced Universal Rocket Launchers. This contract marks one of the most significant international deals secured by the Indian defence manufacturer, boosting its global footprint in the high-tech […]

In a significant boost to India’s defense manufacturing sector, Anil Ambani-led Reliance Defence has signed a strategic partnership with German defense major Rheinmetall AG to produce and supply artillery shells and explosives. The pact is a step forward in India’s ongoing efforts to bolster indigenous defense production under the ‘Make in India’

In a bold and unprecedented aerial offensive, the Indian Air Force (IAF) executed a series of deep-penetration strikes under Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025. The operation resulted in the destruction of key Pakistani aerial assets including an AWACS aircraft, JF-17 Thunder, two F-16 jets, and a C-130J transport aircraft. The strikes, carried out 300 […]

India is preparing for a major test of the extended-range BrahMos air-launched cruise missile in the Indian Ocean region between May 23 and 24, 2025. This high-precision strike weapon, developed by BrahMos Aerospace—a joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya—is seen as a game-changer in boosting India’s deterrence capabilities and expanding the

In a major boost to India’s indigenous fighter jet program, GE Aerospace has committed to ramping up production of the F404-IN20 engines to 24 units per year by 2027. These engines power the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets being produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a crucial part of India’s push for self-reliance in defense manufacturing. […]

In a major boost to India’s precision strike capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to arm its MiG-29, Mirage 2000, and HAL Tejas fighter jets with the next-generation BrahMos missile, known as BrahMos-NG. This decision follows the successful integration of the missile with the Su-30MKI, currently the IAF’s premier multirole fighter. The BrahMos-NG […]

The Indian Army’s T-90 Bhishma main battle tanks have been equipped with cutting-edge underwater maneuvering capabilities developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This enhancement allows the tanks to operate submerged in water up to five meters deep for a duration of up to one hour, drastically improving their battlefield flexibility in