Reports and news analyses
 "A new small engine for high-speed items")
A new small engine for high-speed items
IIT Madras-incubated D-Propulse has tested a rotating detonation engine that could power smaller, faster missiles and drones, but certification and longer-duration trials remain key challenges.
 "The next war could begin in orbit")
The next war could begin in orbit
India is building technology and resilience for a strategic frontier
 "Troubled waters")
Troubled waters
Rivers are increasingly becoming a source of conflict
 "A laser dome")
A laser dome
Iron Beam uses a high-resolution thermal imager, targeting system, and adaptive optics to track and engage aerial threats for several km.
 "The import factor")
The import factor
India's pact with Pax Silica presents a new dilemma
 "A capex boom drives defence")
A capex boom drives defence
The government's indigenisation policy aimed at developing a robust domestic defence ecosystem, has underpinned growth for the sector.
 "Ghosts of the past haunt defence FDI")
Ghosts of the past haunt defence FDI
An opportunistic exception to government rules heralded this liberalisation in 2001
 "The Gen Z shake-up")
The Gen Z shake-up
Youth protests in South Asia and elsewhere signal change in future diplomacy, experts say
 "Rocket launches go private")
Rocket launches go private
A bunch of companies could play a significant role in the country's space plans
 "From failed tests to a missile power")
From failed tests to a missile power
How the country built an indigenous strike capability over four decades
 "The P5 lead the race")
The P5 lead the race
Trillions in planned spending marks the sharpest rearmament shift in a decade
 "Non-state groups get new arms from states")
Non-state groups get new arms from states
Some non-state groups reportedly work as proxies. To what degree is unclear
 "The road to somewhere")
The road to somewhere
India needs a military-industrial complex because it might run out of options, experts say
US-made electronics found in Russian missiles: Ukrainian intelligence
According to the assessment, the missile's production involves 70 companies and 84 individuals, covering its guidance, propulsion, warhead, onboard computer and other systems
India's Rafale demand keeps French defence exports high: Report
The Rafale deal is part of a broader India-France defence relationship as the two countries agreed to expand cooperation in "co-design, co-development and co-production".
 "18 US troops killed so far, number of injured crosses 750 in Iran war")
18 US troops killed so far, number of injured crosses 750 in Iran war
The updated figures come as negotiations between the US and Iran remain stalled and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue
Russia's new drone bases near Nato territory raise threat across Europe
The investigation identified 10 Russian bases with newly built launch pads for advanced Iranian-modelled Shahed-type drones
 "US CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force in West Asia")
US CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force in West Asia
The new formation follows Task Force Scorpion Strike, a specialised unit established last year as the US military's first dedicated one-way attack drone squadron in West Asia
 "Iran may have used cheap drones to target US F-15 fighter jet: Report")
Iran may have used cheap drones to target US F-15 fighter jet: Report
Iran's use of multiple drones to track a US F-15E Strike Eagle during its April 3 combat loss highlights how distributed sensors and missile systems can work together to challenge an adversary
UK Navy finds Chinese parts in unmanned vessels, officials deny data breach
The communications can indicate when a system is switched on and functioning properly, and may also carry information about its location.