Download IPFS India and Vietnam are significantly strengthening their maritime cooperation and strategic partnership, marked by recent high-level naval visits and defense dialogues. This deepening engagement underscores a shared commitment to regional stability and a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific, as both nations navigate evolving geopolitical dynamics. On July 24,[Read More…]

Download IPFS India’s ambitious drive for self-reliance in defense technology is set to receive a significant boost as the proposed 120 kilonewton (kN) class jet engine, under joint development for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2, is now strategically aligned to power the Indian Navy’s Twin-Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF)[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s significant investment in Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines, intended to bolster its underwater warfare capabilities, is facing a critical challenge from the rapidly advancing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) prowess of the Indian Navy. Experts are raising concerns that these new diesel-electric submarines, based on China’s export-oriented Type 26 design, risk[Read More…]

Download IPFS India’s indigenous Light Battle Tank (LBT), the “Zorawar,” is rapidly progressing through its development, marking a significant step in the nation’s efforts to enhance its armored capabilities. This project, named after the 19th-century Dogra general Zorawar Singh, represents a pragmatic approach to defense manufacturing, blending domestic innovation with[Read More…]

Download IPFS India is increasingly turning to advanced drone technology as a practical and cost-effective interim solution to bolster its aerial defense capabilities, particularly while it awaits the full operational deployment of its fifth-generation fighter jets. This strategic pivot, highlighted recently by Chinese media, underscores a pragmatic approach to modernizing[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a significant move to bolster India’s indigenous defense capabilities, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday, July 25, 2025, finalized a contract worth approximately ₹2,000 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). This crucial agreement, signed under the “Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured)” category, is for the[Read More…]

Download IPFS India and Japan are actively exploring new avenues to strengthen their bilateral defense cooperation and enhance military collaboration, signaling a shared commitment to regional security and a rules-based international order. Discussions between top military officials on Friday, July 25, 2025, focused on expanding existing partnerships and exploring joint[Read More…]

Download IPFS India’s ambitious Project Kusha, aimed at developing a cutting-edge indigenous long-range air defense system, is making significant strides with the finalization of two distinct and advanced canister designs for its missile launchers. These innovative canisters, incorporating features like shock dampers and smart slides, are set to significantly enhance[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday, July 25, 2025, formalized a substantial contract worth approximately ₹1,640 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of advanced Fire Control Radars (FCRs) for the Indian Army. This significant agreement, executed under the “Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured)”[Read More…]

Download IPFS India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, on Friday, July 25, 2025, underscored the critical need for constant and high-level military preparedness, asserting that “Operation Sindoor” remains an ongoing imperative. Speaking at a defense seminar held at Subroto Park, General Chauhan emphasized that the nation’s armed[Read More…]