India is ramping up its military presence along its western and northern borders, introducing new combat units and technology to address growing security challenges from Pakistan and China. This decision follows key learnings from recent operations and a heightened perception of two-front

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to the Maldives on July 25, 2025, reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting the island nation in enhancing its defence capabilities. He highlighted the strong and enduring relationship between the two countries, particularly in the area of security cooperation. Strengthening Defence Cooperation During his meeting with

Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir recently visited China for high-level talks amid heightened regional tensions following the May military standoff with India. This marked Munir’s first major diplomatic visit since Operation Sindoor, India’s swift and targeted military response to a terror attack in Kashmir. Focus on Chinese Nationals’ Security During his

The Indian government has approved a ₹20,000 crore project to develop six indigenous Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The project will be led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and will significantly boost India’s aerial surveillance and early warning capabilities. The new AWACS platforms will be built by modifying Airbus A321

India has resumed receiving GE F404‑IN20 engines for the Tejas Mk‑1A fighter aircraft as part of a $716 million contract signed in 2021. The contract covers 99 engines in total. General Electric has now committed to supplying two engines per month from April 2025 through March 2026. The deliveries had previously been delayed due to […]

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has emphasised the urgent need for India to modernise its military capabilities, stating that “today’s warfare cannot be won with yesterday’s weapons.” Speaking at a workshop on drone and counter-drone technology in New Delhi, he highlighted the necessity of reducing dependence on imported systems and focusing on rapid […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has nominated Yulia Svyrydenko, the country’s current Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister, to take over as Prime Minister. The nomination comes as part of a significant government reshuffle aimed at boosting wartime governance and accelerating economic recovery. If approved by Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada (parliament) in the

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced an additional €65 billion in military spending over the next two years. The funding aims to strengthen France’s armed forces in response to rising global threats and increasing instability in Europe and beyond. Addressing the nation, Macron said, “Europe must take responsibility for its own defence,” stressing that a […]

India’s MiG‑29 fighter jets are not being revamped by the United States, contrary to recent reports circulating online. The Indian Air Force’s MiG‑29 fleet had already undergone a comprehensive upgrade programme nearly two decades ago under a direct contract with Russia. The mid-life upgrade was initiated in 2008 to extend the operational life of the […]

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has reported that 11 Chinese military aircraft and 7 naval vessels were detected near its territory over the past 24 hours. According to the latest update, nine of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait or entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ), raising security concerns. Taiwan […]