Just days after India and China held high-level border discussions in Beijing, the Chinese government announced the dismissal of two of its most senior military commanders.
Between August 28 and 29, 2026, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress officially removed General Zhang...
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A recent strategic commentary published in The Diplomat by Pakistani analysts Abdul Moiz Khan and Syeda Saba Batool has argued that the Indian Navy’s ongoing integration of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile across its surface combatants risks destabilising maritime security in South Asia...
The progression of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Tejas Mk1A fighter jet programme heavily depends on the timely arrival of GE Aerospace's F404-IN20 turbofan engines.
With August 2026 now over, the defence community is closely monitoring the latest delivery timelines.
However, there has been no...
In a major step toward modernising its combat aviation, Uzbekistan has publicly showcased its first batch of six Chinese-built Chengdu J-10CE multirole fighter jets.
This development officially makes Tashkent the second international operator of the aircraft after Pakistan, as the Central Asian...
Analysis Why Southeast Asian Nations Are Choosing India’s Combat-Proven BrahMos to Deter Chinese Maritime Expansion
Prior to 2022, the Indo-Russian BrahMos supersonic cruise missile had not secured a single international buyer. Fast forward to today, and the weapon system has evolved into a highly coveted asset on the global arms market.
Following a landmark acquisition by the Philippines, Vietnam has...
Analysis Like Russia, Should India Repurpose S-400 and Project Kusha for Land Attack? Technical Feasibility vs. Operational Reality
As India continues to fortify its multi-layered air defence network with the Russian-made S-400 Triumf and the indigenous Project Kusha (Extended Range Air Defence System), a unique tactical question frequently arises: could these surface-to-air systems be modified to strike ground targets...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently working to manufacture the British MBDA Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) in India to serve as its primary close-combat weapon.
This missile is set to become the standard choice for an expanding roster of fighter jets, including the...
The visiting National Defence College (NDC) delegation from India called on Maldives’ Minister of Defence and National Service, Hassan Rasheed, discussing bilateral defence cooperation and regional security.
“The NDC Delegation called on the Minister of Defence and National Service. The...
The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, in a move aimed at strengthening the force’s deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue capabilities.
The Navy said the...
In a major defence export deal, one of the largest-ever in Israel's history, Israel and Greece on Monday signed the giant 'Achilles Shield' deal, under which Israel will establish a multi-layered defence system in Greece, which includes Israeli systems architecture, including the 'David's Sling'...
Analysis India’s 6th-Gen Fighter Dilemma: Balancing GCAP and FCAS Options Against Tech Transfer, Budget Risks, and Indigenous AMCA Priorities
As India pushes forward with its homegrown Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, which targets a prototype flight by 2029, a vital strategic question is taking shape: how should the nation approach sixth-generation combat aviation?
Recent developments highlight New Delhi's delicate...
Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh has strongly affirmed that traditional manned fighter jets will continue to play a vital role in modern combat, despite the rising prominence of autonomous systems.
Addressing the India Defence Conclave hosted by BharatShakti in New...
Opinion Beyond MQ-9B, Why Indian Navy Needs Long-Range Autonomous Surface Vessels for Persistent Maritime Surveillance
The Indian Ocean Region has become a theatre of intense strategic rivalry, prompting India to rapidly scale up its maritime intelligence and monitoring capabilities.
While advanced aerial assets like the MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone offer excellent high-altitude surveillance, they cannot...
Analysis Integrating BrahMos-NG on Indian Rafale: Technical Hurdles, Workarounds, and Why OEM Support Remains Crucial
Arming the Dassault Rafale with India's upcoming BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) supersonic cruise missile has become a subject of massive strategic interest.
The BrahMos-NG is a lighter, more compact variant of the original missile, weighing roughly 1.33 tonnes and measuring 6 metres in length...
Opinion Why HAL CATS Warrior and DRDO Ghatak Are Crucial for IAF Combat Readiness Amid Squadron Depletion
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is grappling with a severe shortfall in its combat aircraft fleet, a challenge that cannot be resolved solely by purchasing new fighter jets.
While the IAF is officially mandated to maintain 42 fighter squadrons to successfully manage potential two-front threats, the...
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N.S. Raja Subramani reinforced the imperative to remain agile, innovative and future-ready in an era of rapidly evolving warfare as the fourth edition of Tri-Services Future Warfare Course concluded on Sunday, an official said.
The fourth edition of...
Analysis Is Pakistan’s New Long-Range D-248 Drone an Iranian Shahed Clone Relying on Chinese Tech and Engine?
Pakistan recently introduced a new long-range loitering munition, the D-248, officially unveiled by Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) at the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026.
According to the manufacturer, this "kamikaze drone" boasts an impressive operational range of up to...
