Operation Sindoor was supposed to be a defining moment for Indian airpower. With deep-penetration strikes, the use of BrahMos cruise missiles, and long-range drones evading Pakistani air defences, the mission was a resounding tactical success. Among the many aircraft involved, the French-built

In the dead of night on May 10, 2025, the geopolitical chessboard in South Asia tilted violently—without a formal declaration, without a tweet, and without a press briefing. At approximately 1:30 AM IST, an Indian missile reportedly struck Kirana Hills, a mountain-enveloped site long rumored to house Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. For decades, intelligence analysts and […]

I. Introduction: The Sea as the Next Front The brutal Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, has left India seething. As public anger mounts and political pressure builds, the question confronting the Indian leadership is not whether to respond—but how. While surgical strikes, air raids, and covert […]

The Indian Army is set to highlight its commitment to indigenization during the upcoming Republic Day parade on 26 January 2025. The majority of the equipment on display will be domestically manufactured, underscoring India’s growing self-reliance in defense production. Key Indigenous Systems on Display Among the prominent indigenous weapon systems to be showcased