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France successfully conducts first submarine launch of upgraded M51.3 strategic missile, Experts remind France for containing internal violence

Dr Rajesh Jauhri05 mins

France has marked a significant milestone in the modernisation of its nuclear deterrent with the successful maiden submarine launch of the upgraded M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). On 6 October 2026, the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine ‘Le Vigilant’ fired an unarmed M51.3 off the coast of Finistère in Brittany as part of Operation SMERTRIOS. Keywords:…

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Why and What India must learn from France’s unfolding crisis

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

Modern national security relies heavily on state-of-the-art fighter jets, advanced missile defence networks, and standing armies. Yet, events unfolding across major urban centers in France reveal a stark strategic reality- elite hardware like Rafale fighters and advanced armaments offer zero defence against asymmetric, digitally fuelled internal destabilization. Same series of events have already occurred in…

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India advances towards landmark 114-Rafale deal, aircraft to be integrated with Indian armaments

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

India is closing in on a major procurement of 114 Rafale multi-role fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, structured as a ‘buy-and-make’ programme that prioritises domestic assembly and the integration of indigenous weapons systems. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed this week that formal evaluation of bids is underway and a conclusion is expected…

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India-Mongolia joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant 2026’ strengthens military bonds in Himalayan terrain, Ancient relations also reviving

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

The 18th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant 2026’ is currently underway at the Foreign Training Node at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. Running from September 21 to October 3, the annual platoon-level exercise brings together 45 personnel each from the Indian Army and the Mongolian Armed Forces for intensive joint training focused on…

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Flydubai flight incident- Not only Personnel from Armed forces, bravery of every person counts

Dr Rajesh Jauhri05 mins

In a dramatic illustration of civilian bravery in the face of potential aviation terror, Indian Pilot Captain Smit Machchhar played a decisive role in preventing what Israeli officials describe as an attempted crash of a passenger jet. On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Flydubai Flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 en route from Dubai to…

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Philippine Coast Guard drives away Chinese Maritime Militia from Kota Island Territorial Waters

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

In a clear demonstration of resolve in the contested waters of the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on September 28, 2026 successfully drove away a Chinese Maritime Militia vessel and 24 accompanying small boats engaged in illegal fishing near Kota Island in the Kalayaan Island Group. Keywords: South China Sea, Philippine Coast…

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SkyStriker delivers precision strike at ‘Yudh Abhyas 2026’, Underscoring India-US unmanned systems interoperability

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

In a clear demonstration of advancing precision capabilities, the Bengaluru-assembled SkyStriker loitering munition successfully detected, engaged and destroyed a designated target during a realistic operational scenario at Rajasthan’s Mahajan Field Firing Range as part of the 22nd edition of the India-US bilateral exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026. Keywords: Yudh Abhyas 2026, SkyStriker loitering munition, India-US military…

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Russian strikes reignite fire at German-owned plant in Zhytomyr, Escalation risks mount

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

Russian forces struck a foreign-invested industrial facility in Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region on September 22, sparking a large fire at a site previously heavily damaged in early August. Regional authorities identified the target as a civilian enterprise with foreign ownership that had already suffered significant destruction, widely reported as the Kromberg & Schubert plant. No casualties…

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Indian Warships Arrive at Subic Bay (Philippines) for ADMM-Plus Maritime Activity

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

Indian Naval Ships INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish have reached Subic Bay in Philippines on September 20 to take part in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Joint Cooperation Activity. The deployment forms part of the Indian Navy’s ongoing operational presence in the Indo-Pacific and underscores New Delhi’s commitment to multilateral maritime cooperation. Keywords: INS…

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