India is currently evaluating the sale of its BrahMos supersonic missiles to Indonesia, navigating through a landscape of complex geopolitical tensions and pressure from the United States. The potential deal, which could fortify Indonesia’s defense against regional threats, highlights India’s growing role as a defense exporter while balancing its strategic partnerships
In a significant move toward bolstering India’s self-reliance in defense, the Indian Army has inducted 550 units of the indigenously developed ‘Asmi’ machine pistol into its Northern Command. This addition marks a key milestone in the country’s ‘Atmanirbharta’ initiative, aiming to reduce dependency on foreign defense technology. Indigenous
A contingent of the Indian Army recently departed for the United States to participate in the joint military exercise, Vajra Prahar, aimed at strengthening the operational coordination and camaraderie between Indian and American armed forces. Held annually, Exercise Vajra Prahar is part of a series of defense cooperation efforts between India and the U.S. that […]
An Indian Army Special Forces contingent has departed for Jakarta, Indonesia, to participate in the 9th edition of Exercise Garud Shakti. Comprising 25 personnel from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), the Indian unit will join 40 Indonesian Special Forces (Kopassus) personnel for the two-week exercise. Scheduled from November 1 to November 12, 2024, the exercise
The Indian Army is set to resume patrolling in the Depsang plains along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, following coordinated efforts at Demchok, according to Army sources. This development follows the recent completion of a mutual disengagement process at these points, restoring troop positions and infrastructure to pre-April 2020 levels after […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Diwali by celebrating with Border Security Force (BSF), Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel stationed in Kutch, Gujarat. Visiting the remote Creek area, he expressed deep admiration for the security forces defending India’s borders, even in extreme conditions. During his visit, PM Modi distributed sweets and conveyed his Diwali
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the inauguration of the C-295 aircraft manufacturing facility in Vadodara as a transformative milestone for India’s defence and aerospace sectors. In a LinkedIn post, Modi described the speed of establishing the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)-Airbus facility as a remarkable achievement, with the operational setup completed in
The Indian government is exploring a “non-controversial” approach to acquire 114 multirole fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), aiming to avoid the controversy that surrounded the 2016 Rafale deal. The decision comes after the Rafale acquisition, which faced political scrutiny and required the sharing of confidential details with the Supreme Court to
At the Swavlamban 2024 exhibition held in Delhi, the India-made ‘Vajra Shot’ anti-drone gun, designed to detect and neutralize drones up to four kilometers away, grabbed the spotlight. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi inspected the advanced weapon system during the event, which showcases indigenous defense innovations. A Key Anti-Drone Solution The
The first C-295 aircraft manufactured in India is set to roll out of the Vadodara facility by September 2026, according to official sources. This milestone is part of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) larger procurement of 56 C-295 aircraft, contracted in September 2021. The facility was established following the foundation stone-laying ceremony by Prime Minister […]