Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the second flight test of its Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) off the Odisha coast
By The Week News Desk May 04, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urges the industry to focus on areas like directed energy weapons, hypersonics, and AI, promising government support
By The Week News Desk May 04, 2026
Rajnath Singh hailed the "unmatched valour" of the Indian armed forces, adding that Operation Sindoor is a "golden chapter" in India's military history
By The Week News Desk May 03, 2026
Ravi K is recognised for his contributions to securing major contracts, operationalising the LCA Tejas fleet, and strengthening indigenous capabilities
By Jose K George May 02, 2026
Finance ministry has invoked the Force Majeure clause, granting defense and other contractors supplying government entities an extension of up to four months for contractual obligations
By Jose K George May 02, 2026
INS Mahendragiri, a cutting-edge stealth frigate, has been delivered to the Indian Navy, significantly enhancing India's maritime dominance and indigenous defence capabilities
By The Week News Desk May 02, 2026
China is supplying Pakistan with a fleet of advanced Hangor-class submarines, a significant development in their defense cooperation
By The Week News Desk May 02, 2026
The Punjab Police dismantling two espionage modules confirmed that the ISI was paying money in an effort to watch Indian Army installations and movements in the border region
By The Week News Desk May 01, 2026
India has initiated talks to join a sixth-generation fighter programme, with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirming outreach to global partners
By The Week News Desk April 30, 2026
India's missile ecosystem is showing significant growth and innovation, driven by cost optimisation, indigenous development, and cutting-edge technologies
By Jose K George April 30, 2026
Very often, it is not the most powerful or sophisticated weapons that win battles, but smaller and less advanced ones. Put differently, it is not the size or superiority of a weapon that matters more; what matters is how the weapon is used. Military history offers several examples of this. In the 17th instalment of ‘Tactics & Tacticians’, let us examine one such example from the Indian history.
By R Prasannan April 30, 2026
India's indigenous Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) is poised to be a game-changer for deep-strike missions
By The Week News Desk April 30, 2026
The Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) was fired from a helicopter platform off the coast of Odisha
By The Week News Desk April 29, 2026
While closer military and technological ties with Israel offer significant benefits, joining the proposed 'Hexagon of Alliances' could strain historically warm relations with Iran
By Sanjib Kr Baruah April 29, 2026
The West Asia war has revealed a fundamental truth: the old order is fading, but the new one has yet to take shape
By Lt Gen Philip Campose (Retired) April 29, 2026