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Bhaswar Kumar

Bhaswar Kumar

Bhaswar Kumar

Bhaswar Kumar has over seven years of experience in journalism. He has written on India Inc, corporate governance, government policy, and economic data. Currently, he covers defence, security and geopolitics, focusing on defence procurement policies, defence and aerospace majors, and developments in India’s neighbourhood.

Bhaswar Kumar has over seven years of experience in journalism. He has written on India Inc, corporate governance, government policy, and economic data. Currently, he covers defence, security and geopolitics, focusing on defence procurement policies, defence and aerospace majors, and developments in India’s neighbourhood.

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Won't use Pahalgam for statehood demand: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Centre blocks 16 Pak YouTube channels; Pak defence minister says Indian attack imminent

Won't use Pahalgam for statehood demand: J&K CM Omar Abdullah
Updated On : 28 Apr 2025 | 10:22 PM IST

India, France seal Rs 64,000 cr deal for 26 Rafale-M jets for Navy

Agreement includes transfer of technology for integrating indigenous weapons onto the Rafale-Marine jets and setting up a facility to manufacture their fuselage in India

India, France seal Rs 64,000 cr deal for 26 Rafale-M jets for Navy
Updated On : 28 Apr 2025 | 7:46 PM IST

India's purpose should be to re-establish deterrence, says Ajay Bisaria

During his tenure as India's envoy to Pak from 2017 to Aug 2019, Bisaria had a front-row seat to India's response to the 2019 Pulwama attack and argues that India now needs to re-establish deterrence

India's purpose should be to re-establish deterrence, says Ajay Bisaria
Updated On : 28 Apr 2025 | 12:12 AM IST

IWT suspension: India likely to take visible on-ground action soon

India on Wednesday suspended the IWT and downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan, a day after 26 people - mostly tourists - were killed in a terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam

IWT suspension: India likely to take visible on-ground action soon
Updated On : 26 Apr 2025 | 1:15 AM IST

Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance may hurt Pakistan's food security

The treaty that was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, brokered by the World Bank

Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance may hurt Pakistan's food security
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 11:05 PM IST

CCS clears 26 Rafale-M for Navy in Rs 63,000 cr, biggest-ever jet deal

These French fighter jets will be deployed on INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier

CCS clears 26 Rafale-M for Navy in Rs 63,000 cr, biggest-ever jet deal
Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 8:17 PM IST

Indian military space doctrine expected in 2-3 months: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

CDS calls for building a 'space culture' rooted in doctrine, strategy, and original thought

Indian military space doctrine expected in 2-3 months: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 11:34 AM IST

Defence exports hit record Rs 23,622 cr in FY25, but pace of growth slows

Private sector defence exports stayed largely flat year-on-year

Defence exports hit record Rs 23,622 cr in FY25, but pace of growth slows
Updated On : 02 Apr 2025 | 12:03 AM IST

India, US to begin tri-service HADR exercise 'Tiger Triumph' on Tuesday

The Tiger Triumph humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise comes even as India continues its efforts to assist Myanmar under Operation Brahma, following last week's devastating earthquake

India, US to begin tri-service HADR exercise 'Tiger Triumph' on Tuesday
Updated On : 01 Apr 2025 | 3:15 PM IST

HAL bags Rs 62,700-cr LCH order; MoD contracts hit record high

The total value of defence contracts awarded by the MoD in 2024-25 crossed Rs 2.09 trillion, double the previous record set in 2023-24

HAL bags Rs 62,700-cr LCH order; MoD contracts hit record high
Updated On : 29 Mar 2025 | 12:01 AM IST

Profits up, gaps remain: OFB overhaul yields mixed results three years on

Since the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board, profits are up, the order book is looking healthy in parts, but export gaps persist

Profits up, gaps remain: OFB overhaul yields mixed results three years on
Updated On : 25 Mar 2025 | 12:11 AM IST

Indian Navy to hold maiden exercise with 10 African nations in April

In another first, Navy to deploy ship with joint crew from India and nine other nations

Indian Navy to hold maiden exercise with 10 African nations in April
Updated On : 24 Mar 2025 | 10:23 PM IST

Govt approves faster defence procurement guidelines, ATAGS for Army

Military procurements worth ₹54K cr get preliminary approval

Govt approves faster defence procurement guidelines, ATAGS for Army
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 11:43 PM IST

Chinese threat: Philippines wants India to join security grouping 'Squad'

Although still in the making - among the island country, the United States, Japan and Australia -the Squad seeks to counter China's power assertions in the South China Sea region

Chinese threat: Philippines wants India to join security grouping 'Squad'
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 12:06 AM IST

National security shapes business decisions, says EAM S Jaishankar

Jaishankar says trust and strategic partnerships are key in today's economy

National security shapes business decisions, says EAM S Jaishankar
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 9:53 PM IST

India, Bangladesh conduct naval exercise and patrol despite strained ties

Bongosagar 2025 exercise took place this week, featuring Indian Navy's destroyer INS Ranvir and Bangladesh Navy's frigate BNS Abu Ubaidah

India, Bangladesh conduct naval exercise and patrol despite strained ties
Updated On : 14 Mar 2025 | 10:59 PM IST

Ukraine replaces India as world's largest arms importer, shows Sipri data

Indian arms imports fell by 9.3 per cent between 2015-19 and 2020-24, driven at least in part by India's growing capability to design and manufacture its own weapons

Ukraine replaces India as world's largest arms importer, shows Sipri data
Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 10:22 PM IST

Army, IAF, and Navy chiefs push for 'Aatmanirbharta' to win future wars

Speaking in separate sessions at a conclave in the capital, the chiefs of the three services outlined the challenges of future conflicts, likely to be prolonged, and how the nation can address them

Army, IAF, and Navy chiefs push for 'Aatmanirbharta' to win future wars
Updated On : 09 Mar 2025 | 11:08 PM IST

MoD to expand competitive bidding for defence procurement: Defence Secy

As part of its 'Year of Reforms' agenda, the Ministry of Defence will enhance ease of doing business, streamline export approvals, and address procedural challenges for private firms

MoD to expand competitive bidding for defence procurement: Defence Secy
Updated On : 05 Mar 2025 | 11:22 PM IST

Pvt firms, DRDO and DPSUs must work together to strengthen IAF: MoD report

IAF's active squadrons have fallen to 31 against the authorised 42, with an ageing fleet and delayed inductions exacerbating the issue

Pvt firms, DRDO and DPSUs must work together to strengthen IAF: MoD report
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 9:53 PM IST