Deepanshu Jha

Deepanshu Jha

Deepanshu Jha is a 2026 batch Business Standard-Rahul-Khullar Intern.

Deepanshu Jha

What is Helina? India's indigenous helicopter-launched anti-tank missile

Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the missile climbs sharply after the launch and then plunges directly onto the top of the tank

Updated On: 25 Jun 2026 | 8:04 PM IST

FY26 arms production hits record ₹1.78 trn; pvt sector share nears 25%

Despite setting a record production figure, FY26 broke the uninterrupted acceleration in annual defence production growth recorded between FY21 and FY25

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 6:17 PM IST

Did the NEET paper crisis really warrant calling in the Air Force?

The use of military aircraft to transport examination papers has renewed debate over when civilian alternatives must first be exhausted before deploying armed forces resources

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 6:07 PM IST

Explained: How night vision devices are reshaping military operations

India is scaling up its indigenous capabilities to secure its contested borders and bridge a critical strategic gap in the technology

Updated On: 05 Jun 2026 | 6:11 PM IST

IAF transport workhorse flies 43 tonnes of medical aid to Central Africa

The strategic workhorse can haul up to 74,797 kilograms of cargo, allowing it to deliver massive payloads of critical medical relief directly to crisis zones

Updated On: 04 Jun 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

US attacks tanker heading toward Iran port, sparks military exchange

US forces use AGM-114 Hellfire, a precision-guided, multi-platform missile, to target Botswana-flagged tanker

Updated On: 03 Jun 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Australia to buy used submarines from the US under the AUKUS security pact

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said the decision to change the deal's parameters was made to simplify Australia's future submarine operations

Updated On: 03 Jun 2026 | 2:28 PM IST