defence

Meet Simha 4x4, the new Indian armoured vehicle turning heads at Eurosatory, the world's largest defence expo

India's defence sector is making significant strides on the global stage. At Eurosatory 2026, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited and Paramount unveiled the Simha 4x4 Light Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle

IAF looking to build indigenous kamikaze drones, wants ownership of technology. Why is this important?

The Indian Air Force is embarking on a new era of defence development by collaborating with domestic companies to jointly develop kamikaze drones

Israeli tech for Indian Army's NEGEV machine guns? How MEPRO X6 will make the weapons deadlier

Indian Army is upgrading its Israeli-origin NEGEV machine guns with the advanced MEPRO X6 telescopic sight from Meproligh

India brings out big guns at Eurosatory, world's largest land warfare expo

India showcased a range of cutting-edge indigenous defence systems, including the newly unveiled MArG-39 mounted artillery gun developed by Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited at Eurosatory 2026

India pushes for maximum local content in 114 Rafale fighter jet deal with France

Talks between India and France on the Rafale fighter jet programme have advanced during the meeting between PM Modi and President Macron

UK intercepts India-bound shadow fleet oil tanker 'Smyrtos': Why this is a major first

The unflagged Aframax tanker, carrying 101,400 tonnes of Ural crude from Russia's Ust-Luga Port to India's Sikka Port, was intercepted in English waters

Ajit Doval's NSCS has a new military advisor - Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, who played a key role in Operation Sindoor

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, a key figure in the successful execution of Operation Sindoor as DGMO, has been appointed as the new Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat

Quality scare in LCA Tejas Mk-1A programme? 199 test reports found to be fake

HAL has registered an FIR against Hyderabad-based aerospace firm TEC Aero Devices for allegedly submitting 199 forged test reports

AN-32 crash in Jorhat: 5 times the Soviet-era aircraft faced disaster over the past two decades

The deaths of at least 5 IAF personnel after the AN-32 crash in Jorhat has sparked questions about the Soviet-era aircraft and its past

Indian Army gets a new chief. Who is Lt General Dhiraj Seth, appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff?

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, effective June 30, 2026

BrahMos missile-equipped Amur-1650 submarine revealed by Russia: Report

The diesel-electric submarines will be a nightmare to Russia's enemies, as their vertical launchers can fire missiles closely derived from Russia's P-800 Oniks

India's Ballistic Missile Defence upgraded: DRDO interceptors to kill enemy missiles 5,000 km away

The upgraded Ballistic Missile Defence shield gives India access to an elite group of nations with such advanced air defence capability

Op Sindoor impact: Missile-strapped Russian military may opt for BrahMos

BrahMos Aerospace had been eyeing Russian orders for a long time and the ongoing war in Ukraine may finally convince Moscow

Hit him in the rear – a masterstroke at Inchon

Frontal assault can often be foolhardy. In battle, the idea is not to display chivalry but to ensure victory using tact. And strategies of indirect approach suit the objective better. In this 23rd instalment of ‘Tactics & Tacticians’, we look at how Gen. Douglas MacArthur made a bold landing in the enemy’s rear at Inchon in Korea

Why the first flight of made-in-India C-295 military aircraft is a landmark moment for India

The first-ever military transport aircraft manufactured by the private sector entirely in India, the C-295, has successfully completed its maiden flight

Indian Army may get 300 more K9 Vajra self-propelled tracked artillery guns for Pakistan, China fronts

The Indian Army is poised to significantly enhance its long-range artillery capabilities by planning to procure an additional 300 K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers

Will HAL be penalised for Tejas Mk1A delays? Defence ministry reviews progress

The delays are attributed to various factors, including technical specification shortfalls from HAL and missed engine supply deadlines by GE Aerospace

Tragedy strikes Pakistan Army Aviation; Mi-17 helicopter crashes, killing all onboard

A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday

Do you know how many lives the Western Air Command saved this year?

The IAF airlifted numerous ill civilians from the remote areas -- ensuring their lives were saved

OPINION | Winning minds before battles: Why cognitive warfare may be the 21st century’s most powerful weapon

In the 21st century, wars will be contested in physical, cyber, space and cognitive domains simultaneously. Winning on the ground will be necessary but not sufficient; winning public perception and sustaining legitimacy will be decisive

A major option off the table? Europe's fighter jet split hits India's sixth-gen plans

One of the two primary projects, the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS), led by France, Germany, and Spain, has been cancelled

Built to watch India? Expert explains Pakistan's latest satellite strategy

Use of indigenous tech across defence, homeland security sectors set to see a sharp increase: Study

This growth, fueled by emerging technologies like AI, autonomous systems, and quantum computing, is expected to create an estimated five-fold increase in defence technology jobs

The strategic Zojila tunnel is close to completion. Here’s why it matters

The construction of the Zojila tunnel, a crucial 14-kilometer project on the Srinagar-Leh national highway connecting the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh, have reached a breakthrough

India expands nuclear arsenal to 190 warheads, deploys some for first time: SIPRI

This is the first time SIPRI has indicated that India has operationally deployed nuclear warheads