- July 4th, 2025
In a setback to India’s growing ambitions for defence self-reliance, efforts to equip the forthcoming Rafale M carrier-borne fighters with the indigenous Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar have reportedly hit a roadblock. Sources close to the Indian defence...
India has entered the final stretch in the evolution of its undersea nuclear deterrence capability. A former senior BrahMos Aerospace scientist recently disclosed that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed development of the K-5 submarine-launched ballistic missile...
In a stark exhibition of deterrence and operational prowess, the Indian Navy recently executed a successful live firing of its Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system, making a definitive statement amid spiraling regional hostilities. Conducted in the turbulent waters of the...
In a landmark decision that could reshape the regional balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, the Indian government has approved the acquisition of 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets from France. This move is a clear signal of New Delhi’s intent...
TROPEX 2025 Highlights the Indian Navy’s Amphibious Capabilities Gap The Indian Navy’s largest maritime wargame, Theatre-Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX) 2025, has placed a renewed focus on amphibious operations. However, India currently operates just one Landing Platform Dock (LPD)—the INS Jalashwa—leased from...
The Indian Navy has initiated the development of a cutting-edge Loyal Wingman drone, signaling a major step toward integrating manned-unmanned teaming (MUMT) into its naval aviation strategy. This move comes at a time when the timeline for inducting the Navy’s indigenous...
In a transformative shift in naval defense, the Indian Navy is initiating the deployment of 12 indigenous autonomous surface vessels, capable of traversing vast distances without human intervention. This development highlights the changing landscape of modern warfare, where unmanned technologies...
In a remarkable display of diplomatic engagement, top leaders from Germany and Spain have made high-profile visits to India, aiming to secure a substantial defense contract to co-develop and co-produce six Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)-equipped submarines for the Indian Navy. This...
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has taken a significant leap in bolstering the long-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities of its armed forces. On 15 October, the MoD officially announced its commitment to acquire 31 medium-altitude long endurance...
The Indian Navy’s undersea combat capabilities, particularly in nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs), lag significantly behind those of China. To address this shortfall, the Indian government has approved the construction of two SSNs. This decision, though expensive, reflects the urgent need...
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