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Martand Mishra
Martand Mishra
Martand Mishra has started his reporting career with defence coverage. He is a graduate of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. He enjoys reading books on defence, history and biographies.
Martand Mishra has started his reporting career with defence coverage. He is a graduate of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. He enjoys reading books on defence, history and biographies.
Martand Mishra
Defence secy proposes Indo-Pacific ocean data exchange, maritime AI network
Rajesh Kumar Singh outlines four proposals to strengthen Indo-Pacific cooperation through ocean data sharing, maritime AI, pollution monitoring and academic research
 "Defence secy proposes Indo-Pacific ocean data exchange, maritime AI network")
Aatmanirbharta is a quest for technological sovereignty, says Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh says defence self-reliance must go beyond manufacturing to technological sovereignty, with stronger indigenous research, intellectual property and partnerships
 "Aatmanirbharta is a quest for technological sovereignty, says Rajnath Singh")
Defence Ministry signs ₹53,866 crore contracts for eight Naval corvettes
GRSE will build five Next Generation Corvettes and Goa Shipyard three under the contracts, which aim to strengthen the Navy's combat capabilities and indigenous warship manufacturing
 "Defence Ministry signs ₹53,866 crore contracts for eight Naval corvettes")
K9 Vajra: How indigenous is the gun and why does the Army need more
It will strengthen the artillery regiment's firepower and mobility along the borders with Pakistan and China
Defence Ministry clears ₹2.12 trillion in proposals for the armed forces
The Defence Acquisition Council has cleared procurement proposals worth ₹2.12 trillion for the three services, with around 82 per cent of the equipment to be sourced from Indian industry.
 "Defence Ministry clears ₹2.12 trillion in proposals for the armed forces")
Mutual defence, intel sharing part of the Mecca defence pact: Reports
The agreement commits the three countries to mutual military assistance and cooperation in intelligence, defence production, logistics and counter-terrorism
 "Mutual defence, intel sharing part of the Mecca defence pact: Reports")
Defence Ministry signs ₹4,106 cr deals for IAF satellite, Navy torpedoes
Communication satellite contract worth ₹2,563 crore; ₹1,543 crore deal for torpedoes
 "Defence Ministry signs ₹4,106 cr deals for IAF satellite, Navy torpedoes")
A trial by fire
The Agnipath policy is a unique experiment. Its success hinges on clarity and acceptance
 "A trial by fire")
System profile: Iron Beam
It uses a high-resolution thermal imager, targeting system, and adaptive optics to track and engage aerial threats for several km.
 "System profile: Iron Beam")
US asks military to prepare for possible resumption of strikes against Iran
If strikes resume, US operations are expected to focus on Iranian nuclear, infrastructure and energy sites
 "US asks military to prepare for possible resumption of strikes against Iran")
France plans trials of AI-powered 'wingmen' for Rafale jets by 2028
The initiative is part of a broader effort to develop crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities and prepare the French Air Force for future combat environments.
What Project Meridian, led by Musk and Palmer Luckey, means for US defence
It is expected to provide recommendations on the technological and operational requirements of the next-generation battlefield
After UAE, Egypt too warned Israel about October 7 attack: Report
Egyptian officials had previously raised concerns about the situation in Gaza in June and September 2023
 "After UAE, Egypt too warned Israel about October 7 attack: Report")
Defence Ministry orders 160 anti-airfield weapons for Indian Air Force
The Rs 810.79 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics covers 160 satellite-guided glide bombs and associated equipment, with deliveries scheduled between 2027-28 and 2028-29
 "Defence Ministry orders 160 anti-airfield weapons for Indian Air Force")
JCBL group gets technology transfer for 20-tonne heavy drop system
The system is designed to air-drop heavy equipment, armoured vehicles into remote and high-altitude areas
 "JCBL group gets technology transfer for 20-tonne heavy drop system")
A new small engine for high-speed items
IIT Madras-incubated D-Propulse has tested a rotating detonation engine that could power smaller, faster missiles and drones, but certification and longer-duration trials remain key challenges.
 "A new small engine for high-speed items")
The road to somewhere
India needs a military-industrial complex because it might run out of options, experts say
 "The road to somewhere")
US-made electronics found in Russian missiles: Ukrainian intelligence
According to the assessment, the missile's production involves 70 companies and 84 individuals, covering its guidance, propulsion, warhead, onboard computer and other systems
Tata Advanced Systems to explore co-production of Javelin missiles in India
TASL and the Javelin Joint Venture will explore final assembly and integration of the anti-tank missile rounds and component production capabilities in India
 "Tata Advanced Systems to explore co-production of Javelin missiles in India")
Govt eases defence export rules, widens access to global market
OGEL validity has been increased from two to three years, while its country coverage has been expanded, barring sensitive nations and those under UN sanctions
 "Govt eases defence export rules, widens access to global market")