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India-Russia ties hold amid US pressure, but manoeuvres are likely, analysts say

Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 9:00 AM IST
Space-based shield for the country's Navy

Space-based shield for the country's Navy

India's heaviest communication satellite will boost 'strategic autonomy'

Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 8:00 AM IST
A spear for all altitudes

A spear for all altitudes

It has a range of up to 10 km and its USP is its top-attack capability with an imaging infrared seeker

Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 7:30 AM IST
MH-60R support pact: How it boosts Indian Navy's anti-submarine capability

MH-60R support pact: How it boosts Indian Navy's anti-submarine capability

The LOAs signed with the US include technical assistance, training, maintenance, repair, and providing spare parts for a period of five years at an approximate value of ₹ 7,995 crore

Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 2:57 PM IST
India builds the arsenal, others fire first

India builds the arsenal, others fire first

Howitzers and rifles made in Pune and Bengaluru march overseas while India's own soldiers wait in line

Updated On : 27 Nov 2025 | 7:46 PM IST
Army chief to visit Sri Lanka, reinforce India's Neighbourhood First policy

Army chief to visit Sri Lanka, reinforce India's Neighbourhood First policy

General Upendra Dwivedi's visit will highlight strong bilateral military diplomacy and aim to enhance capacity building and dialogue on Indo-Pacific security concerns

Updated On : 26 Nov 2025 | 2:51 PM IST
India set to commission INS Mahe to combat China's presence in region

India set to commission INS Mahe to combat China's presence in region

The vessel, the first of the eight ASW ships, is equipped with torpedoes and anti-submarine missiles

Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 6:39 PM IST
Bridging the Gulf

Bridging the Gulf

India keeps a close watch on the new Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence pact amid shifts in West Asia's security order

Updated On : 13 Nov 2025 | 1:51 PM IST
All about INS Ikshak, vessel that will help Navy make sense of the seas

All about INS Ikshak, vessel that will help Navy make sense of the seas

Third indigenous Survey Vessel Large enhances Navy's hydrographic capabilities and marks progress in indigenous defence manufacturing

Updated On : 07 Nov 2025 | 6:36 PM IST
Drone hub 2030: India's distant dream

Drone hub 2030: India's distant dream

The country's UAV ecosystem needs structural overhaul and better collaboration from the drawing board to deployment

Updated On : 07 Nov 2025 | 5:01 PM IST
News in brief: Global

News in brief: Global

The latest defence developments around the world

Updated On : 07 Nov 2025 | 3:34 PM IST
News in brief: West Asia

News in brief: West Asia

The latest defence developments in Western Asia

Updated On : 07 Nov 2025 | 3:20 PM IST
Taxiing in: India's stealth fighter

Taxiing in: India's stealth fighter

The privately held "big four" may yet land safely, despite the presence of public sector giant HAL in the race

Updated On : 07 Nov 2025 | 2:17 PM IST
Border blitz

Border blitz

India is ramping up infrastructure on its land frontiers, but major challenges remain

Updated On : 07 Nov 2025 | 2:13 PM IST
A 'compact' missile for wider use

A 'compact' missile for wider use

It weighs up to 1,500 kilograms and has stealthier features and precision-guided ability

Updated On : 07 Nov 2025 | 2:08 PM IST
FRCV: Right tank for the drone age?

FRCV: Right tank for the drone age?

Experts say land warfare remains a real possibility, given India's neighbourhood

Updated On : 07 Nov 2025 | 2:07 PM IST
India takes a Taliban call

India takes a Taliban call

India takes first official steps to re-engage with the Taliban government

Updated On : 07 Nov 2025 | 2:06 PM IST
Can Gaza rise from rubble?

Can Gaza rise from rubble?

Palestinian officials shed light on the challenges of postwar reconstruction

Updated On : 07 Nov 2025 | 1:59 PM IST
Pakistan set to induct Chinese Hangor-class sub next year

Pakistan set to induct Chinese Hangor-class sub next year

In an estimated $5 billion deal, four submarines will be built and delivered by China by 2028, while the other four will be made in Pakistan under the technology transfer agreement

Updated On : 06 Nov 2025 | 8:29 PM IST
Russia's nuclear 'Poseidon' torpedo ready to go to sea: What we know so far

Russia's nuclear 'Poseidon' torpedo ready to go to sea: What we know so far

It is designed to carry nuclear-powered Poseidon torpedoes capable of striking any target over long distances with a top speed of 185 km/h in low noise

Updated On : 06 Nov 2025 | 8:20 PM IST