Reports and news analyses
 "What are 'Bambi Buckets' used by the IAF to douse the Kasauli forest fire?")
What are 'Bambi Buckets' used by the IAF to douse the Kasauli forest fire?
IAF helicopters repeatedly sourced water from Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake before conducting precision drops over areas engulfed in a massive fire
 "Iran's 'mosquito fleet' draws focus amid US 'self-defence' strikes")
Iran's 'mosquito fleet' draws focus amid US 'self-defence' strikes
US intelligence detected Iranian drone launches and increased movement of speedboats believed to be preparing to lay naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz
 "Trump asks Arab nations to join Abraham Accords amid fresh strikes on Iran")
Trump asks Arab nations to join Abraham Accords amid fresh strikes on Iran
The US President said any future regional arrangement should include recognition of Israel through the Abraham Accords
 "Iran rebuilding drone, missile facilities faster than expected: Report")
Iran rebuilding drone, missile facilities faster than expected: Report
Estimates indicate that Iran could fully reconstitute its drone attack capability in six months
 "Israel launches campaign to kill or capture all Oct 7 attackers: Report")
Israel launches campaign to kill or capture all Oct 7 attackers: Report
The country has relied on facial recognition systems, intercepted communications, drone footage, seized documents and human intelligence to identify the suspects
 "Continuous at-sea deterrence")
Continuous at-sea deterrence
The third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine in the Arihant class is thought to weigh 7,000 metric tonnes and is assigned to the Strategic Forces Command
 "Russia's new fifth-generation twin-seater Su-57D completes maiden flight")
Russia's new fifth-generation twin-seater Su-57D completes maiden flight
The two-seat configuration is expected to support a wider range of operational roles, including long-range strike missions and complex battlefield management
 "Iran's new proposal is 'insufficient' and may start conflict: US officials")
Iran's new proposal is 'insufficient' and may start conflict: US officials
A report states that the offer failed to address key concerns, especially over uranium enrichment and the future of Iran's nuclear activities
 "Xi's Taiwan remarks spark concern over possible Chinese invasion: Report")
Xi's Taiwan remarks spark concern over possible Chinese invasion: Report
Analysts warned that Beijing may try to reunify Taiwan with mainland China by force if peaceful methods fail
 "CENTCOM rejects reports on Iran's current missile and drone arsenal")
CENTCOM rejects reports on Iran's current missile and drone arsenal
The debate over Iran's remaining arsenal has become central to assessing the effectiveness of the US-led strikes
 "With 7,800 interceptors in space, Golden Dome project may cost US $1.2 trn")
With 7,800 interceptors in space, Golden Dome project may cost US $1.2 trn
It has an architecture that aims to place interceptors directly in space to destroy enemy missiles during their boost phase
 "How Russia's liquid-fuel RS-28 Sarmat ICBM differs from other missiles")
How Russia's liquid-fuel RS-28 Sarmat ICBM differs from other missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the missile would be placed on combat duty later this year
 "A renewed push for theatre commands")
A renewed push for theatre commands
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said that while the three branches of the armed forces are well-trained and excel in their jobs, they are also protective of their turfs
 "UAE secretly struck Iranian fields during the West Asia war: Report")
UAE secretly struck Iranian fields during the West Asia war: Report
The UAE conducted a series of covert operations between March and May, including an attack on a refinery in Iran
 "Pin-point power")
Pin-point power
Precision-guided missiles matter more than ever
 "The promised gateway")
The promised gateway
The West Asia conflict has presented a paradox for the future of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
 "Keeping Epic Fury alive")
Keeping Epic Fury alive
The Iran war has highlighted both the strengths and vulnerabilities of the US war machine
 "Conflict call")
Conflict call
The military lessons for India from West Asia include preparing for protracted wars, interviewees say
 "Advanced Agni MIRV missile: What it means for India's nuclear deterrence")
Advanced Agni MIRV missile: What it means for India's nuclear deterrence
The successful testing has placed the country among an elite group of nations that possess the operational MIRV capability, including the US, Russia and China
 "Undersea drones")
Undersea drones
India is developing a new generation of autonomous systems to tackle mines