Martand Mishra

China hints at sixth-generation fighter jet in official video: Report

It marks the first time PLA hinted at its next-generation fighter programme, which until now was only seen through unverified photographs and videos

DAC clears ₹52K cr proposals for the armed forces with focus on air defence

The Defence Acquisition Council cleared ₹52,000 crore worth of defence purchases, including air defence, anti-drone systems, missiles and high-altitude surveillance platforms

Russia used shadow fleet to carry out surveillance over European bases

According to IISS, 48 per cent sightings occurred over military bases, 18 per cent over civilian airports and 26 per cent over critical infrastructure

Ukraine inks deal for 16 Saab Gripen E fighter jets amid war with Russia

The aircraft is designed to operate from short stretches, temporary runways or roads, supporting dispersed operations and high availability

Reports of Amca F414 engine negotiations hitting deadlock false: Source

Initial variants of the Amca are slated to be powered by American engines, while a more powerful engine is planned to be co-developed with a foreign partner

US to build weapons stockpile in Australia amid growing Chinese concern

Around $30 million has been allocated for the construction of warehouses and office facilities in Victoria state, according to media reports citing US Navy tender documents

Indian army unveils new uniform manual, ends several colonial-era practices

The policy is aimed at modernising military attire while also aligning military traditions with India's evolving national identity

US plans to reduce military assets allocated to Nato in Europe: Report

It has urged allies to increase defence spending and commit a higher percentage of their gross domestic product to military expenditure

HAL files forgery case over fake certification of Tejas components

HAL has filed a forgery and cheating case against a supplier, alleging fake test reports for components meant for the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft programme

Silent sentinels

Mini-submarines are emerging as a critical layer in India's maritime warfare

Precision supremacy

Precision strike missile is a surface-to-surface missile with a range of about 500 kilometres with inertial navigation system and gps guidance

AIP gap adds to India's submarine challenge

Experts say the country needs a strong underwater presence amid maritime threats

New Chinese submarine sparks debate over PLAN's undersea strategy

Satellite imagery captures China's unknown submarine; while the submarine's intended role remains unknown, its sheer size has attracted significant attention

DRDO's RudraM-II test puts spotlight on India's radar-hunting missiles

These missiles are designed to detect, track and destroy enemy radar systems by zeroing in on the electromagnetic signals

Russia's plan to 'dazzle' AI drones, algorithms to protect ground systems

Military trucks are covered with 'dazzle paint' to deceive AI-enabled targeting systems increasingly used by Ukraine

What are 'Bambi Buckets' used by the IAF to douse the Kasauli forest fire?

IAF helicopters repeatedly sourced water from Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake before conducting precision drops over areas engulfed in a massive fire

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