Former Indian Air Force officer Air Vice Marshal Rajiva Ranjan has joined olee.space as a strategic defence advisor. With extensive experience in fighter operations and defence technology, he aims to enhance India’s defence systems, particularly in photonics and laser technologies. olee.space seeks to innovate in defence communication and technology.
In an interview, Ashish Kansal, CEO of SMPP Limited, discusses the company’s strategic growth in the defence sector, highlighting recent contracts with the Indian Army and international clients. SMPP leads in ballistic protection, utilizing Boron Carbide technology. The company aims to expand its global presence and innovate in defence solutions over the next few years.
While Pakistan and its leaders’ statements might be all smoke and no fire, India chooses to act rather than engage in verbal exchanges. Days after Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir issued a nuclear threat to half of the world from the US soil, India has tested its nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-V.
India has approved the acquisition of 97 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A fighter jets to enhance its defense capabilities under the Make in India initiative. Produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, these jets will replace the aging MiG-21 fleet, featuring advanced technology and over 65% indigenous content, boosting self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
On August 5, the Defence Acquisition Council of India approved proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force and bolster indigenous manufacturing. Key acquisitions include advanced night combat systems, unmanned maritime platforms, mountain radars, and Medium Altitude Long Endurance drones, targeting improved surveillance and strike capabilities.
By N. C. Bipindra for CIHS The Middle East was thrust into a dramatic escalation of hostilities as Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion,” a comprehensive preemptive military campaign against Iranian targets, taking out military and nuclear facilities, on June 13, 2025. The operation, which included airstrikes, cyberattacks, and […]
Pakistan’s 2025 budget highlights a significant 20% increase in military spending, now at PKR 2.55 trillion, amid severe cuts in health and environmental sectors. Despite IMF bailout conditions for fiscal discipline, the military’s demands, bolstered by conflict fears, overshadow public needs, leaving ordinary citizens to bear the financial burden.
By N. C. Bipindra In the wake of India’s Operation Sindoor against terror camps inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in May 2025, what stood out was the indigenous military systems that defended civilians and military infrastructures against Pakistani missiles, drones, and artillery fire. The effectiveness of Indian military […]
By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: India has signed an INR 64,000-crore (~US$7.5 billion) government-to-government contract with France to buy 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets for the Indian Navy aircraft carriers INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. Under the deal, French plane-maker Dassault Aviation shall build a fuselage production […]
