By N. C. Bipindra for EurAsian Times The employment of space assets for military purposes has recently seen an uptick. The Russia–Ukraine war is the most significant space-related development since 2022, given the wide-ranging use of space-based assets by both the warring sides. A Space Threat Assessment by […]
By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: In a significant business opportunity for local companies in the beginning of a new year, India today approved the $6.5-billion locally-made combat jets procurement for the air force, boosting the aerospace and defence industry that has been fighting hard against COVID-induced negative […]
Hyderabad (India): India has opened a new Hypersonic Wind Tunnel (HWT) test facility here, becoming only the third nation globally after the United States and Russia to have such large capabilities in terms of size and operations. The facility was opened yesterday by Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh […]
(Editor’s Note: In arrangement with Defence Research and Studies, a Kochi-headquartered think-tank. The views expressed are that of the author’s.) By Commander (Dr) Jayakrishnan N. Nair The drone is becoming more relevant for military applications for its autonomous features and stealthy characteristics. “When people don’t respect one another, […]
(Editor’s Note: In arrangement with Defence Research and Studies, a Kochi-based think-tank) By Colonel (Dr) N. K. Chhibber The Great Game conceptualised a policy of “buffer zones between the expansionist forces”, in the instant case Russia and British India. Russian southward expansion was intended to be halted somewhere […]
By Atul Kumar The Indian Air Force (IAF), the fourth largest in the world, presently operates an air fleet that integrates over 95 per cent of foreign-designed aircraft and weapon systems. Besides, it has been suffering from a massive aircraft shortage, including fixed-wing combat jets, trainers (both intermediate […]
New Delhi: The air force’s role would the key to India‘s victory in any future conflict with its immediate adversaries, Indian Air Force‘s Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria today said. He was clearly referring to India’s nuclear-armed rivals in the region, China and Pakistan. Here are […]
New Delhi/Washington: The Donald Trump administration has approved a key follow-up support by American defence major Lockheed Martin Corp to India’s C-130J Super Hercules special operations aircraft fleet, in a boost to their bilateral military trade and diplomatic ties, against the backdrop of the flare up with China […]
New Delhi: With an eye on China and Pakistan, India is all set to place an order for 30 armed drones for nearly $3 billion from the United States, in a deal that will be the first for American firm General Atomics from the South Asian giant. Indian-American […]
By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: In a strong message to China and Pakistan, India plans to operationalise five more of the French-origin Rafale jets in a squadron in Ambala within the next two months, to boost the air force’s deep strike, strategic capabilities. The five new Rafale […]
By Atul Kumar A strong navy packed with aircraft carriers, surface combatants and underwater submarines is indispensable for safeguarding the vital strategic, economic and maritime interests of a country. A strengthened maritime force, moreover, enables a significant advantage to negotiate regional disputes. After Independence, India invested substantially in […]
New Delhi: India’s state-run Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and private firm Larsen & Toubro have been chosen to battle it out for a Rs 45,000-crore ($6.3 billion) tender for building six next generation conventional submarines for the Indian Navy. Five Original Equipment Manufacturers — French Naval Group, […]
New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government has approved purchase of $260-million worth of defence equipment, including an anti-tank missile, from the Indian industry, the Parliament of India was informed today. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by the defence minister, has given approval of Capital procurement for the […]
New Delhi: India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh, today approved capital procurement plans of the armed forces worth over $466 million (Rs 33 billion/Rs 3,300 crore) for indigenously designed and developed equipment. Providing the much-needed impetus to the ‘Make in India‘ initiative […]
