Reports and news analyses
 "The hyperwar is here")
The hyperwar is here
How predictive AI is changing outcomes in conflict
 "Slender hopes of mindset shift")
Slender hopes of mindset shift
Private players call for the government to identify 'national champions' in defence buying
 "Striking at lightning speed")
Striking at lightning speed
Directed-energy weapons are seen as a sustainable option to counter aerial attacks
 "Pallbearers of the 'liberal order'")
Pallbearers of the 'liberal order'
A summit finds that countries are being pragmatic in the pursuit of national interests
 "India's missing eyes in the sky")
India's missing eyes in the sky
Gaps in India's surveillance fleet highlight serious vulnerability in a conflict situation
 "A low-cost drone in wide use")
A low-cost drone in wide use
Designed for mass saturation, Iran's Shahed-136 overwhelms defences by making quantity count, creationg an unaffordable cost asymmetry for adversaries.
 "A silicon gap")
A silicon gap
India's defence modernisation hinges on an ecosystem of military-grade semiconductors
 "RQ-180 stealth UAV sighted: How it will enhance US surveillance capability")
RQ-180 stealth UAV sighted: How it will enhance US surveillance capability
The video footage offers rare insight into the drone's size, sensor apertures and likely mission profile
 "Airman rescued: How soldiers are extracted from behind enemy lines")
Airman rescued: How soldiers are extracted from behind enemy lines
The US weapons systems officer stranded in a remote mountainous region in Iran was located through advanced locator beacons and covert intelligence
 "India's defence exports hit record Rs 38,424 crore in FY26, up 62.66%")
India's defence exports hit record Rs 38,424 crore in FY26, up 62.66%
The increase marks a shift in defence manufacturing, strengthening India's position as an emerging defence export hub
 "Indian Navy gets triple boost with delivery of three indigenous vessels")
Indian Navy gets triple boost with delivery of three indigenous vessels
The induction reflects the scale of India's indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem
 "From design to production; All about South Korea's KF-21 fighter aircraft")
From design to production; All about South Korea's KF-21 fighter aircraft
It is designed as a 4.5-generation multirole fighter between fourth-generation aircraft and future fifth-generation stealth platforms
 "Iran holds ground despite intense airstrikes on key facilities by US-Israel")
Iran holds ground despite intense airstrikes on key facilities by US-Israel
The strikes targeted government buildings, military headquarters and command centres, disrupting Iran's leadership structure and decision-making network.
 "India eyes sixth-generation network-centric programmes in air combat")
India eyes sixth-generation network-centric programmes in air combat
Unlike fifth-generation fighters such as stealth aircraft, these programmes are designed as integrated combat ecosystems
 "What are US bunker-buster bombs that hit Iran's underground missile sites?")
What are US bunker-buster bombs that hit Iran's underground missile sites?
Unlike conventional bombs that explode on impact, bunker-busters drill through layers of soil, rock or concrete before detonating inside the structure
 "From Khamenei to Larijani: Israel strikes at the heart of Iran's leadership")
From Khamenei to Larijani: Israel strikes at the heart of Iran's leadership
US-Israel targeting the top ranks across political, military, intelligence and research domains
 "Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped death during Israeli strike: Report")
Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped death during Israeli strike: Report
The strike killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior figures. Mojtaba's wife and his son were killed instantly when a missile hit their residence
 "Australia deploys Wedgetail radar aircraft to the Gulf amid Iran war")
Australia deploys Wedgetail radar aircraft to the Gulf amid Iran war
The RAAF currently operates a fleet of six Wedgetail aircraft, which serve as Australia's primary airborne early-warning and command platforms.
 "A Dark Matter")
 "On the mend or not")
On the mend or not
The strategic side of India-US ties is largely unaffected. So far