DEFENCE AND GEOPOLITICAL NEWS
 "We are working on multiple access, all-weather connectivity to Ladakh: CDS")
We are working on multiple access, all-weather connectivity to Ladakh: CDS
General Anil Chauhan said the India-China border is currently peaceful and that de-escalation has happened unilaterally
 "New theatre command would be unique, says CDS General Anil Chauhan")
New theatre command would be unique, says CDS General Anil Chauhan
General Anil Chauhan says the plan looks at India's geography as one entity and then beyond
 "News in brief global: From Japan's missiles to Brazilian aircraft")
News in brief global: From Japan's missiles to Brazilian aircraft
Here are some defence news in briefs from around the world, as featured in Blueprint May 2026 edition
 "New in brief: Central and North Asia")
New in brief: Central and North Asia
Here are the news in briefs from defence sector as featured in Blueprint's May 2026 edition
 "News in brief: Northern Europe and beyond")
News in brief: Northern Europe and beyond
From Poland's HPM shield to US missile tests, recent defence developments signal rising global militarisation, technological competition and growing security concerns across regions.
 "Indian Army charts future of unmanned systems with new technology roadmap")
Indian Army charts future of unmanned systems with new technology roadmap
The document details 30 types of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and loitering munitions across five categories
 "Indian Army charts future of unmanned systems with new technology roadmap")
Indian Army charts future of unmanned systems with new technology roadmap
Army roadmap focuses on low-cost drones, boosting unmanned warfare and domestic defence innovation
 "Defence Minister commissions INS Taragiri, says strong navy a 'necessity'")
Defence Minister commissions INS Taragiri, says strong navy a 'necessity'
The stealth frigate represents India's significant advancement in indigenous warship design and construction
 "Iran war: Israeli, US officials signal conflict could last several weeks")
Iran war: Israeli, US officials signal conflict could last several weeks
The fighting, which began with US-Israeli strikes on Iranian military and strategic infrastructure in late February, has quickly expanded into a broader regional confrontation
 "News in brief global: From US missiles to Chinese hybrid UAVs")
News in brief global: From US missiles to Chinese hybrid UAVs
New radar contracts, France's VTOL UAS, and China's hybrid transport aircraft highlight rapid advances in military and unmanned systems worldwide
 "News in brief: East and South Africa")
News in brief: East and South Africa
From PLA-led naval drills in South Africa to new UAVs, air defences, troop moves, and advanced platforms, militaries across Africa and West Asia are ramping up capabilities
 "Indian Navy flaunts indigenous might in fleet review attended by 74 nations")
Indian Navy flaunts indigenous might in fleet review attended by 74 nations
Event showcases nation's naval power before a 74-country delegation that included both regional partners and a sanctioned Iran
 "'Eye in the sky': Why India seeks high-altitude pseudo satellites")
'Eye in the sky': Why India seeks high-altitude pseudo satellites
Redeployable technology will support both military and civilian roles, from strategic surveillance to disaster monitoring
 "Defence ministry plans clear publication guidelines amid Naravane row")
Defence ministry plans clear publication guidelines amid Naravane row
New guidelines to close procedural gaps and prevent the disclosure of sensitive operational information
 "News in brief: Global")
News in brief: Global
The latest defence developments around the world, as featured in the Blueprint magazine's February 2026 edition
 "News in brief: North and West Africa")
News in brief: North and West Africa
The latest defence developments in North and West Africa, as featured in the Blueprint magazine's February 2026 edition
 "Defence ministry meeting to discuss Rafale jet deal ahead of Macron visit")
Defence ministry meeting to discuss Rafale jet deal ahead of Macron visit
Government proposes to acquire 114 Rafale fighter aircraft for Rs 3.25 trillion to meet the needs of the Indian Air Force
 "Iranian Shahed drone shot down by US F-35 amid escalating Iran-US tensions")
Iranian Shahed drone shot down by US F-35 amid escalating Iran-US tensions
The drone was identified as a Shahed-139, a long-range Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle capable of surveillance and potential attack roles
 "Adani Defence, Italian firm to set up military chopper facility in India")
Adani Defence, Italian firm to set up military chopper facility in India
Strategic partnership will help meet the Indian armed forces' requirements for advanced helicopters
 "India to withdraw diplomats' families from Bangladesh over security fears")
India to withdraw diplomats' families from Bangladesh over security fears
Election volatility and persistent security threats against minority communities have prompted New Delhi to pull out families of its diplomats