DEFENCE AND GEOPOLITICAL NEWS
 "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
 "European troops arrive in Greenland as disagreement with US continues")
European troops arrive in Greenland as disagreement with US continues
Allies launch Operation Arctic Endurance to signal their resolve to defend Artic island's sovereignty amid a dispute with the Trump administration over place's strategic future
 "India fails to put 'super eye' satellite in orbit: Why the loss matters")
India fails to put 'super eye' satellite in orbit: Why the loss matters
Third-stage anomaly during the launch of PSLV-C62 stalls strengthening of nation's space-based surveillance capabilities
 "Army launches search operations after drone sightings near LoC in J&K")
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.
 "News in brief: East Europe")
News in brief: East Europe
The latest defence developments in East Europe, as featured in the Blueprint magazine's January 2026 edition
News in brief: Global
The latest defence developments around the world, as featured in the Blueprint magazine's January 2026 edition
 "Pakistan sees 74% jump in conflict-related deaths in 2025: Report")
Pakistan sees 74% jump in conflict-related deaths in 2025: Report
The PICSS report recorded the deaths of 667 security personnel in 2025, marking a 26 per cent increase from the previous year, along with 580 deaths of civilians-- highest since 2015
 "China expanding its exports of fighter jets, says Pentagon report")
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
 "News in brief: Global")
News in brief: Global
The latest defence developments around the world, as featured in the Blueprint magazine's December 2025 edition
 "News in brief: South America")
News in brief: South America
The latest defence developments in South America, as featured in the Blueprint magazine's December 2025 edition
 "US Navy releases reports on operational mishaps involving USS Truman")
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
 "India to procure more Israeli Heron Mk II UAVs under emergency provisions")
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
 "China ran disinformation campaign about Rafale after Sindoor: US report")
China ran disinformation campaign about Rafale after Sindoor: US report
Beijing 'used morphed images and other tactics' to boost its defence sales as India dismissed Islamabad's claims of shooting down multiple jets
 "All about China's first amphibious assault ship completing sea trials")
All about China's first amphibious assault ship completing sea trials
The Sichuan embarked on its first sea trials after departing from the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai.
 "Nyoma air base near China border operational, IAF chief lands aboard C-130J")
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