Martand Mishra

Govt issues request for proposal to pvt firms for 5th-gen Amca jet

The defence ministry has invited bids from three shortlisted private-sector consortiums to build prototypes for India's indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft

Iran's 'mosquito fleet' draws focus amid US 'self-defence' strikes

US intelligence detected Iranian drone launches and increased movement of speedboats believed to be preparing to lay naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump asks Arab nations to join Abraham Accords amid fresh strikes on Iran

The US President said any future regional arrangement should include recognition of Israel through the Abraham Accords

Iran rebuilding drone, missile facilities faster than expected: Report

Estimates indicate that Iran could fully reconstitute its drone attack capability in six months

Israel launches campaign to kill or capture all Oct 7 attackers: Report

The country has relied on facial recognition systems, intercepted communications, drone footage, seized documents and human intelligence to identify the suspects

India's conventional submarine gap widens amid delays and regional rivalry

Experts express concern as Pakistan expands its fleet with air-independent propulsion technology

Russia's new fifth-generation twin-seater Su-57D completes maiden flight

The two-seat configuration is expected to support a wider range of operational roles, including long-range strike missions and complex battlefield management

Bharat Forge to build marine gas turbine facility in Andhra Pradesh

Bharat Forge will set up India's first private-sector marine gas turbine repair and overhaul facility in Andhra Pradesh's Defence Manufacturing Corridor

Iran's new proposal is 'insufficient' and may start conflict: US officials

A report states that the offer failed to address key concerns, especially over uranium enrichment and the future of Iran's nuclear activities

Xi's Taiwan remarks spark concern over possible Chinese invasion: Report

Analysts warned that Beijing may try to reunify Taiwan with mainland China by force if peaceful methods fail

Rajnath, Naidu lay foundation stone for combat aircraft unit in Andhra

The AMCA-linked infrastructure project in Andhra Pradesh is expected to strengthen India's indigenous military aviation ecosystem and generate 7,500 jobs

CENTCOM rejects reports on Iran's current missile and drone arsenal

The debate over Iran's remaining arsenal has become central to assessing the effectiveness of the US-led strikes

With 7,800 interceptors in space, Golden Dome project may cost US $1.2 trn

It has an architecture that aims to place interceptors directly in space to destroy enemy missiles during their boost phase

How Russia's liquid-fuel RS-28 Sarmat ICBM differs from other missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the missile would be placed on combat duty later this year

UAE secretly struck Iranian fields during the West Asia war: Report

The UAE conducted a series of covert operations between March and May, including an attack on a refinery in Iran

Keeping Epic Fury alive

The Iran war has highlighted both the strengths and vulnerabilities of the US war machine

Advanced Agni MIRV missile: What it means for India's nuclear deterrence

The successful testing has placed the country among an elite group of nations that possess the operational MIRV capability, including the US, Russia and China

Undersea drones

India is developing a new generation of autonomous systems to tackle mines

A rocket with missile precision

The LRGR-120 has an increased range of about 120 kilometres (km) from the previous 40-50 km along with guided accuracy

Air defence systems 'engaging' with incoming missiles, drones: UAE

The UAE defence ministry urged residents to "remain calm and follow the safety and security instructions issued by relevant authorities."