DEFENCE AND GEOPOLITICAL NEWS
 "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")
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
 "Logistical issues delay delivery of 3 Apache helicopters en route to India")
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
 "President Droupadi Murmu takes Rafale sortie from Ambala air base")
President Droupadi Murmu takes Rafale sortie from Ambala air base
The President said the 'unforgettable' experience gives her a fresh sense of pride in the country's defence capabilities
 "Rajnath to attend 12th Asean Defence Ministers meeting in Malaysia")
Rajnath to attend 12th Asean Defence Ministers meeting in Malaysia
The visit plans to reinforce India's commitment to regional peace and security through Asean partnership
 "Quad exercise 2025: India to host first-ever joint air drill")
Quad exercise 2025: India to host first-ever joint air drill
The exercise will be led by India and the US, with Japan and Australia participating as observers. Japan had previously joined as an observer in Cope India 2023
 "Sweden set to get its first unmanned stealth jet in $276 million deal")
Sweden set to get its first unmanned stealth jet in $276 million deal
The programme focuses on a stealth-capable unmanned aircraft and a family of wingman drones, supporting long-term planning for a Gripen successor under the Koncept för Framtida Stridsflyg programme
 "Indian Navy adds a new warship or submarine every 40 days: PM Modi")
Indian Navy adds a new warship or submarine every 40 days: PM Modi
He regarded INS Vikrant as a symbol of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and India's growing defence self-reliance.