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India builds the arsenal, others fire first

Howitzers and rifles made in Pune and Bengaluru march overseas while India's own soldiers wait in line

A writer-doctor on the frontlines of the Kargil war

The Kargil War Surgeon's Testimony, written by Arup Ratan Basu, is an account of survival, sacrifice, and the human cost of conflict, as seen from the frontlines of the conflict in 1999

Dragon talks

The Long Game: How the Chinese Negotiate with India by former foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale analyses the underlying pattern of how China does business

India's new anti-submarine vessel to strengthen coastal defence

India strengthens its coastal defence with the commissioning of INS Androth, a highly agile, indigenous anti-submarine warfare vessel

India's race for rare earth minerals

From fighter jets to submarines, the country's external dependence on materials is challenging its self-reliance

India, UK conduct joint carrier strike operations in milestone Konkan 25

Carrier strike groups INS Vikrant and HMS Prince of Wales participate together for the first time

EU working on 'Drone Wall' after multiple airspace incursions from Russia

Copenhagen summit unveils plans for a pan-European shield against low-cost, high-impact unmanned aerial threats

Despite indigenous push, wait for India's fifth-gen Amca could be long

While the final Amca prototype is expected to take to the skies by 2029, final induction is projected for 2035, by which at least 8 IAF squadrons will have been retired

MiG-21 takes final flight over Indian skies, marking historic farewell

escribing the MiG-21 as a mighty machine and a national pride, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said there was a deep attachment to the aircraft that shaped our confidence

Satellite image reveals China's uncrewed CAV with 137-feet wing span

A combat-capable flying wing UCAV at Malan, underscoring Beijing's push to expand its stealth drone fleet and reshape air power dynamics

Pak, Saudi Arabia sign NATO-style defence pact after Israeli strike on Doha

India says it is 'committed to safeguarding its national interests' as deal is announced

US showcases Typhon missile system during Exercise Resolute Dragon in Japan

The debut of the Typhon land-based missile system in Japan highlights evolving US-Japan strategy as regional tensions sharpen over China

B-21 Raider undergoes intensive trials, set to replace B-2 Spirit

The new low-cost, next-gen stealth bomber strengthens flight testing and strategic deterrence as the US Air Force prepares for a fleet of over 100 B-21s

Poland invokes Article 4 over multiple airspace violations by Russia

Under Article 4 of Nato founding treaty, a member can bring any issue of concern to the table for discussion within the North Atlantic Council

As China unveils latest laser weapon, India has one up its sleeve

Indigenous laser weapon marks India's entry into a select group of nations with advanced directed-energy systems

Global powers eyeing combat-effectiveness with AI-based UCAVs

India has already conducted an engine ground run of its CATS Warrior

Land remains 'currency of victory' in wars: Army chief Gen Dwivedi

India's security and economic growth depend on leadership, indigenous innovation and coordinated response to challenges, he says

A new feat in secure communications

The success of the joint project by IIT Delhi and the DRDO marks a breakthrough in quantum and defence technology, paving the way for ultra-secure and real-time communication systems

Old war, new plan: Experts urge policy consolidation on unconventional combat

As India strengthens its defence capabilities with AI and frontier technology, the armed forces face a rapidly evolving landscape of information warfare, cyber threats, and autonomous combat systems