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Disagreement over access has reportedly jeopardised the planned transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, as President Trump signals a more aggressive stance toward Tehran
Gijs Tuinman's comment has reignited concerns over the operational sovereignty of US allies' fighter jet fleets
Defence Minister calls for speeding up efforts to achieve self-reliance in combat aircraft engine manufacturing
The increasing role of modern air warfare and local production of the HAMMER is expected to increase India's stand-off strike capability and fulfil the demand for the future
India's armed forces are adopting artificial intelligence. Analysts urge advancing it
With Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's capture, the United States reasserts its pre-eminence in Latin America
The army has found an answer to China's rapid build-up of infrastructure and military installations on the border
From power grids to payments, India's digital backbone is increasingly under strain
Whichever party or coalition comes to power, there is little option than to do business
From colonial borders to civil war, Myanmar's military-run elections reveal a fragmented state whose instability is reshaping India's northeast and the regional balance of power
Post-Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan are locked in a technology-driven arms race
Public sector arms manufacturers accounted for 77 per cent of India's record ₹1.5 trillion defence production in FY25. Moves to reform them must get the diagnosis right first
Pralay, a surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile with a range of 150 to 500 km
It is designed to create a three-tier air defence system, with a range of about 400 km comparable to Russia's S-400 or the US Patriot
The collapse of the treaty could mark a major blow to over five decades of arms control efforts
Alongside raising allocations for the Agnipath scheme, the government has also strengthened its commitment to one rank one pension for retired personnel
The new budget would allow firms to expand manufacturing capacity and deliver systems at scale
Delivery of indigenous 4.5-generation fighters marks a turning point for the IAF as it seeks to replenish dwindling squadron numbers
Zhang was the highest-ranking uniformed officer in China and reported directly to President Xi Jinping
The Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile is specifically designed to strike enemy ships, combining high speed with precision to engage targets far from India's coastline