India’s Defence Ministry caused confusion by removing references to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism from a statement about Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s call with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The call emphasised India’s commitment to counter terrorism and cooperation in defence, but the omission raised concerns over the ministry’s communication effectiveness.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited delivered Udaygiri, India’s second Project 17A stealth frigate, to the Navy on July 1, 2025, enhancing maritime capabilities. Constructed with contributions from over 200 MSMEs in just 37 months, it embodies self-reliant defense manufacturing. The frigate features advanced weaponry and technology for modern naval operations.
INS Tamal, India’s last foreign-built stealth frigate commissioned in Russia, enhances naval capabilities against potential threats from China and Pakistan. Featuring 26% indigenous systems like BrahMos missiles, it signifies Indo-Russian collaboration. Joining India’s Western Fleet, it embodies a move towards self-reliance in naval defense and advanced maritime operations.
The Indian Ministry of Defence has finalized thirteen contracts worth ₹1,981.90 crore under the Emergency Procurement mechanism to enhance the Indian Army’s counter-terrorism capabilities. Key acquisitions include advanced drone systems, air defense technology, and protective gear, reflecting a commitment to modernize and equip the army for emerging security challenges.
By A Correspondent Nagpur (Maharashtra): Nagpur-based Solar Industries India Limited has secured a fresh ₹158 crore order from the Ministry of Defence, further cementing its growing presence in India’s defence manufacturing sector. Announced on June 23 through a regulatory filing with stock exchanges, the order for 450 units […]
By A Correspondent Mumbai: In a major boost to domestic defence manufacturing, Mumbai-based drone maker ideaForge Technology has secured a ₹137 crore emergency order from the Indian Army for its hybrid mini unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company confirmed the army procurement on June 23, 2025. The fast-track […]
By N. C. Bipindra Stockholm/New Delhi: A new nuclear arms race is accelerating across the globe, with South Asia and East Asia emerging as major flashpoints, according to the SIPRI Yearbook 2025, released June 16, 2025, by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The report warns of rising […]
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 A Correspondent New Delhi/Paris: French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation‘s chief executive officer Éric Trappier has firmly dismissed Pakistan‘s claim that it downed three Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale combat jets during the May 2025 Operation Sindoor, calling the assertion “inaccurate” and unsupported by facts. Speaking to a […]
By A Correspondent New Delhi: India‘s highest defence procurement body is all set to approve key purchases for bolstering capabilities, including air defence systems, surveillance aircraft, and mid-air refuellers, in June 2025. According to Indian media reports, quoting unnamed government officials, the Indian Army has sent a proposal […]
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 John Spencer India’s transformation into a modern defence power began in 2014, when Prime Minister Modi launched the “Make in India” initiative. The goal was clear: reduce dependence on foreign arms imports and build a world-class domestic defence industry. The policy incentivised joint ventures, opened the defence […]
By N. C. Bipindra In a significant push to enhance indigenous defence capabilities and foster a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, India approved the execution model for its ambitious fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme on May 27, 2025. The decision comes just days after India’s indigenous […]
By An Indian Air Force Veteran As an Indian Air Force (IAF) veteran, one reflects with immense pride on the unprecedented and decisive role played by the IAF in compelling the Pakistani forces to seek a ceasefire a mere 90 hours after the initiation of full-scale offensive air […]
By A Correspondent New Delhi: India‘s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 12, 2025, warned Pakistan of a nuclear catastrophe, referencing the 1974 and 1998 Indian nuclear weapons tests, albeit in a veiled threat, by talking of Gautama Buddha‘s birth anniversary today and Shakti (Power) in the same […]
