Page 3 - DEFENCE AND GEOPOLITICAL NEWS
 "Lucknow-made BrahMos ready for action: All about India's supersonic missile")
Lucknow-made BrahMos ready for action: All about India's supersonic missile
The missile reportedly played a key role in precision strikes against Pakistan's military bases during Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025
 "MiG-21 retires: Tracing the journey of India's first supersonic fighter jet")
MiG-21 retires: Tracing the journey of India's first supersonic fighter jet
For nearly 60 years, the MiG-21 was the backbone of the IAF, with over 900 aircraft inducted. Almost every IAF fighter pilot since the 1960s has trained on the MiG-21 before moving to other fighters.
 "India successfully tests Agni-Prime missile from rail-based launcher")
India successfully tests Agni-Prime missile from rail-based launcher
Defence Minister says 'first-of-its-kind launch' enhances country's military capability
 "WhAP facility opens in Morocco: All about India's first amphibious vehicle")
WhAP facility opens in Morocco: All about India's first amphibious vehicle
The WhAP is India's maiden amphibious infantry combat vehicle. It's wheeled, and is designed for improved survivability and lethality and all-terrain operations, according to the website of TASL.
 "UNSC meet on Estonian airspace breach: Russian jets involved explained")
UNSC meet on Estonian airspace breach: Russian jets involved explained
The Russian MiG-31 is also playing a vital role in the war with Ukraine. Here is all you need to know about the deadly fighter jet
 "Blueprint conclave: 'Looking to build national stock of critical minerals'")
Blueprint conclave: 'Looking to build national stock of critical minerals'
Reform, indigenisation key themes at Blueprint conclave
 "India today has best camera in moon's orbit: Isro Chairman V Narayanan")
India today has best camera in moon's orbit: Isro Chairman V Narayanan
Chandrayaan-3's success was a landmark in our space journey. It has given confidence to every one of us, not only at the Isro but also across the nation, said Isro Chairman V Narayanan
 "Long procurement cycle may lead to outdated weapons: Rajinder Singh Bhatia")
Long procurement cycle may lead to outdated weapons: Rajinder Singh Bhatia
A decade ago, the bureaucracy was not as receptive to private sector participation as today. We could not conduct trials in India, said Rajinder Singh Bhatia, chairman of Kalyani Strategic Systems
 "DRDO revamp on cards for faster tech delivery, says Defence Secretary")
DRDO revamp on cards for faster tech delivery, says Defence Secretary
India's defence sector has made significant strides in indigenisation, but the journey is ongoing, said Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
 "Business Standard Blueprint to debut on Saturday at power-packed conclave")
Business Standard Blueprint to debut on Saturday at power-packed conclave
The magazine will also cover foreign military news -- both hardware and technological. It will analyse India's relations with other military powers
 "Defence output and exports scale new highs but fall short of targets")
Defence output and exports scale new highs but fall short of targets
India's defence manufacturing and exports have seen significant shifts over the past decade in production volumes, export values, and private sector participation
Rethinking the nuclear dimension in India-Pakistan relations
Doctrinal asymmetry, limited escalation thresholds, and China's shadow demand a recalibration of India's strategic posture
 "Defence spending, foreign buys decline")
Defence spending, foreign buys decline
India's defence spend has declined as a share of GDP and government expenditure, alongside a parallel drop in foreign acquisitions in capital defence purchases
 "Photo feature: Defence technology")
Photo feature: Defence technology
The latest around the world, from multirole fighter jets to automatic combat drones
 "Beyond May")
Beyond May
India successfully tested some of its advanced weapons and systems in the four-day conflict with Pakistan. Now, India should bolster its arsenal to raise its military profile, experts say
 "Strategic coupling")
Strategic coupling
A post-Pahalgam analysis of India's relations with friendly military powers
 "Why India's defence-industrial ecosystem remains in the State's hands")
Why India's defence-industrial ecosystem remains in the State's hands
The country has one of the largest defence-industrial bases in the developing world: 16 DPSUs, over 430 licensed companies, about 16,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises, and 46 DRDO labs
 "India's new-age weapon with an ancient name")
India's new-age weapon with an ancient name
The Astra, like other advanced long-range missiles, uses inertial guidance with updates on its target from the shooter aircraft mid-flight, to strike
 "Smiling buddha to Operation Shakti")
Smiling buddha to Operation Shakti
Feature: A brief history of India's nuclear deterrence
 "Theatre commands are no longer optional for India's military")
Theatre commands are no longer optional for India's military
A phased transition, although time-consuming, will be the most practical, keeping in mind the ever-present threat on our borders