Martand Mishra

Army launches search operations after drone sightings near LoC in J&K

The drones were sighted in several forward areas in Samba, Poonch and Rajouri districts.

Exploding sleeper cells of the sea

Naval mines have re-emerged as potent instruments of modern conflict but India is not immune to their destructive power

High-thrust plans

The complex technology behind the fighter jet engines is guarded fiercely but India can draw lessons from its domestically built one

Missing synergy

Building a pipeline of world-class defence technologies needs greater coherence among the military, academia and industry

What is Monroe Doctrine, invoked by Trump to justify Venezuela attack

He described the operation as being in line with the Monroe Doctrine, a policy that has guided American engagement in the Western Hemisphere for about 200 years

MoD signs ₹4,666 crore contracts for carbines and heavy weight torpedoes

The Defence Ministry signed ₹4,666 crore capital acquisition contracts for 5.56 mm CQB carbines and 48 heavy weight torpedoes for Kalvari-class submarines under Project-75

China expanding its exports of fighter jets, says Pentagon report

China's export strategy benefits from competitive pricing, flexible financing, and minimal political restrictions, according to the report submitted to the US Congress

New diving craft to bolster Indian Navy's underwater operations capability

DSC A20 is first of five indigenously built vessels built to perform underwater work in harbours, coastal waters

A battle within

Women may be marching perfectly in parades but they are still denied the opportunity to serve in combat roles in the Indian Army

US deploys EA-18 Growler near Venezuela: How it is different

The Growler's primary mission is to disrupt, deceive, and deny enemy radar and communications to protect friendly forces and enable successful air strikes

US Navy releases reports on operational mishaps involving USS Truman

The US Navy lost three aircraft during the operation due to the lapses pointing towards the broader issues of operational strain, coordination lapses and more

How Russian 5th-generation stealth Su-57 can help India enhance air combat

The jet is made for multirole operations, including both air superiority and ground attack missions

How Relos strategic military logistics pact can boost India-Russia ties

The agreement will enable the armed forces of both the countries to access each other's military facilities for logistic support, joint exercises and humanitarian relief

A spear for all altitudes

It has a range of up to 10 km and its USP is its top-attack capability with an imaging infrared seeker

India to procure more Israeli Heron Mk II UAVs under emergency provisions

The Indian armed forces' positive operational experience with Heron Mk II during Operation Sindoor has prompted the acquisition

MH-60R support pact: How it boosts Indian Navy's anti-submarine capability

The LOAs signed with the US include technical assistance, training, maintenance, repair, and providing spare parts for a period of five years at an approximate value of ₹ 7,995 crore

Army chief to visit Sri Lanka, reinforce India's Neighbourhood First policy

General Upendra Dwivedi's visit will highlight strong bilateral military diplomacy and aim to enhance capacity building and dialogue on Indo-Pacific security concerns

India set to commission INS Mahe to combat China's presence in region

The vessel, the first of the eight ASW ships, is equipped with torpedoes and anti-submarine missiles

Nyoma air base near China border operational, IAF chief lands aboard C-130J

A strategic air base at a distance of around 25 kilometres from LAC can carry out operations for fighter jets, helicopters and transport planes

Logistical issues delay delivery of 3 Apache helicopters en route to India

The An-124 aircraft carrying the helicopters flew back to the US after remaining on the ground at an airport in the UK for eight days