Satellite images have revealed a new Chinese air-defence site near Pangong Lake in Tibet, around 110 km from the India-China border standoff zones. The complex includes command centres, barracks, radar units, vehicle sheds and ammunition storage. Missile Shelters With Retractable Roofs A key
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared defence equipment acquisition proposals worth around ₹79,000 crore to strengthen the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Key Approvals for the Army For the Indian Army, the approvals cover the Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk II, Ground Based Mobile ELINT Systems (GBMES), and […]
U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a major agreement on Monday to deepen cooperation on critical minerals and defence, including reinforcing the trilateral AUKUS security partnership. Minerals Agreement Trump and Albanese announced a deal worth about US $8.5 billion, aimed at expanding supply chains for rare-earth elements and
On the occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed personnel of the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa, where he highlighted India’s growing defence-manufacturing strength. He stated that home-grown missile systems like the BrahMos and Akash had played pivotal roles during operational deployments, and remarked: “When some people hear the name BrahMos, it
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday described the BrahMos missile system as a strong example of India’s defence self-reliance. He highlighted the importance of its production unit in Lucknow, saying it contributes both to national security and to economic growth. Local Production Boosts Defence Strength Adityanath praised the Lucknow unit, developed
India has announced a capacity-building programme for Mongolia’s border security forces, strengthening defence and security cooperation. The initiative was revealed during the state visit of Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, marking 70 years of diplomatic ties and a decade of strategic partnership. Defence Attaché and MoUs As part of the agreement, India will post a
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met his French counterpart General Pierre Schill on the sidelines of the United Nations Chiefs of the Counter-Terrorism Conference 2025. The meeting reaffirmed the strong strategic partnership between India and France. Areas of Cooperation During discussions, both sides agreed to expand joint training exercises, strengthen
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has announced plans to establish a new multi-layered air defence network called “T-Dome.” The project is aimed at enhancing the country’s interception and detection capabilities in response to growing military pressure from China. Features and Purpose The T-Dome system will integrate multiple layers of defence, combining high-altitude
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles signed three agreements during Singh’s visit to Australia. The pacts include cooperation on submarine search and rescue, mechanisms for sharing classified defence information, and the establishment of regular joint staff talks between the two militaries. Strategic Cooperation Deepened The
India and the United Kingdom have finalized a defence contract worth £350 million (about USD 468 million / ≈ ₹4,136 crore) for the supply of lightweight multirole missiles to the Indian Army. The missiles will be manufactured by Thales at its Northern Ireland facility, which also produces similar systems for Ukraine. Strategic Importance The deal […]















