Reports and news analyses

Holding the frigid ground

Why winter gear is central to building the country's Himalayan deterrence

Updated On : 10-Jan-2026 | 02:00 am IST

What is rocket-cum-missile force termed 'need of the hour' by army chief

A unified missile force will allow faster decision-making by shortening the chain of command

Updated On : 14-Jan-2026 | 08:44 pm IST

Exploding sleeper cells of the sea

Naval mines have re-emerged as potent instruments of modern conflict but India is not immune to their destructive power

Updated On : 10-Jan-2026 | 05:15 am IST

High-thrust plans

The complex technology behind the fighter jet engines is guarded fiercely but India can draw lessons from its domestically built one

Updated On : 10-Jan-2026 | 04:30 am IST

Missing synergy

Building a pipeline of world-class defence technologies needs greater coherence among the military, academia and industry

Updated On : 10-Jan-2026 | 04:00 am IST

A stealth fighter drone, when ready

It weighs about 13 tonnes and its USP is that it will carry precision-guided munitions with warheads

Updated On : 10-Jan-2026 | 02:45 am IST

Small country, big play

Island states are trying to shape maritime power in the Indian Ocean

Updated On : 10-Jan-2026 | 02:00 am IST

Inside the next Defence budget

Industry insiders expect the government to push military modernisation much further - and faster

Updated On : 10-Jan-2026 | 05:00 am IST

What is Monroe Doctrine, invoked by Trump to justify Venezuela attack

He described the operation as being in line with the Monroe Doctrine, a policy that has guided American engagement in the Western Hemisphere for about 200 years

Updated On : 05-Jan-2026 | 04:51 pm IST

Policy fluid

A new national security strategy enables the United States to have a flexible global role, analysts say

Updated On : 10-Jan-2026 | 01:00 am IST

Why 2026 matters

The push for reform will shape the next phase of India's military modernisation

Updated On : 10-Dec-2025 | 09:00 am IST

New diving craft to bolster Indian Navy's underwater operations capability

DSC A20 is first of five indigenously built vessels built to perform underwater work in harbours, coastal waters

Updated On : 17-Dec-2025 | 06:09 pm IST

A battle within

Women may be marching perfectly in parades but they are still denied the opportunity to serve in combat roles in the Indian Army

Updated On : 07-Nov-2025 | 01:57 pm IST

US deploys EA-18 Growler near Venezuela: How it is different

The Growler's primary mission is to disrupt, deceive, and deny enemy radar and communications to protect friendly forces and enable successful air strikes

Updated On : 11-Dec-2025 | 06:57 pm IST

How Russian 5th-generation stealth Su-57 can help India enhance air combat

The jet is made for multirole operations, including both air superiority and ground attack missions

Updated On : 04-Dec-2025 | 06:21 pm IST

How Relos strategic military logistics pact can boost India-Russia ties

The agreement will enable the armed forces of both the countries to access each other's military facilities for logistic support, joint exercises and humanitarian relief

Updated On : 03-Dec-2025 | 07:06 pm IST

A long shot

What India's Integrated Rocket Force would mean for deterrence, doctrine, and defence

Updated On : 10-Dec-2025 | 08:05 am IST

AI in the Box: Army's plan to gain an edge

Future battlefields will require on-site processing hardware and capabilities at the frontline, says a senior Army officer

Updated On : 10-Dec-2025 | 10:30 am IST

Friendly caution

India-Russia ties hold amid US pressure, but manoeuvres are likely, analysts say

Updated On : 10-Dec-2025 | 09:00 am IST

Space-based shield for the country's Navy

India's heaviest communication satellite will boost 'strategic autonomy'

Updated On : 10-Dec-2025 | 08:00 am IST