Martand Mishra

British PM refuses to let US use Diego Garcia base for air strikes on Iran

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

Indian Navy flaunts indigenous might in fleet review attended by 74 nations

Event showcases nation's naval power before a 74-country delegation that included both regional partners and a sanctioned Iran

Dutch official's 'jailbreak' remark on US F-35 fighter jet sparks fears

Gijs Tuinman's comment has reignited concerns over the operational sovereignty of US allies' fighter jet fleets

Kaveri to Manik: India seeks to build fighter jet aircraft engines

Defence Minister calls for speeding up efforts to achieve self-reliance in combat aircraft engine manufacturing

What is HAMMER? The air-to-surface weapon India & France will make together

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

'Eye in the sky': Why India seeks high-altitude pseudo satellites

Redeployable technology will support both military and civilian roles, from strategic surveillance to disaster monitoring

Defence ministry plans clear publication guidelines amid Naravane row

New guidelines to close procedural gaps and prevent the disclosure of sensitive operational information

Cyber war without a strategy

From power grids to payments, India's digital backbone is increasingly under strain

A missile to deter enemy air defences

Pralay, a surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile with a range of 150 to 500 km

Explained: Project Kusha, India's indigenous long-range air defence system

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

Defence ministry meeting to discuss Rafale jet deal ahead of Macron visit

Government proposes to acquire 114 Rafale fighter aircraft for Rs 3.25 trillion to meet the needs of the Indian Air Force

Swan Defence gets export order from Oman for naval training vessel

The vessel will be equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation system, advanced communication suites and a deck capable of supporting helicopter operations

Iranian Shahed drone shot down by US F-35 amid escalating Iran-US tensions

The drone was identified as a Shahed-139, a long-range Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle capable of surveillance and potential attack roles

Adani Defence, Italian firm to set up military chopper facility in India

Strategic partnership will help meet the Indian armed forces' requirements for advanced helicopters

Adani Defence, Italian firm to set up military chopper facility in India

Strategic partnership will help meet the Indian armed forces' requirements for advanced helicopters

Budget 2026: Agnipath outlay jumps to 56%, defence pensioners also gain

Alongside raising allocations for the Agnipath scheme, the government has also strengthened its commitment to one rank one pension for retired personnel

Defence industry upbeat on R&D funds, domestic capability building

The new budget would allow firms to expand manufacturing capacity and deliver systems at scale

Trials over, 5 Tejas Mk1A fighters will be offered to IAF in FY26: HAL

Delivery of indigenous 4.5-generation fighters marks a turning point for the IAF as it seeks to replenish dwindling squadron numbers

Army to equip unmanned systems, autonomous software for future warfare

Indian Army to deploy V-BAT drones and AI-driven autonomy software as it steps up capabilities for future, contested battlefield operations

Zhang Youxia, top Chinese general purged after 'serious violations of law'

Zhang was the highest-ranking uniformed officer in China and reported directly to President Xi Jinping