India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has firmly ruled out any near-term plans to acquire Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter, stating that New Delhi is not considering new Sukhoi variants. In a recent interview, Singh declared: “No, we have not thought about Sukhois… If you are asking about the new version of the Sukhois, the answer…
The US Department of War has awarded a historic $76.6 billion package of shipbuilding contracts to expand America’s undersea warfighting capabilities, covering nine Block VI Virginia-class attack submarines and five Build II Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines. Announced on July 29, 2026, the awards go primarily to General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut, and Huntington…
Bengaluru/New Delhi In a significant boost to India’s push for self-reliance in critical defence technologies, the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has successfully developed the country’s first indigenous expendable turbojet engine in the 350 kg thrust class. The engine, designated as an Advanced Turbo Gas Generator (ATGG), was fully…
Port Blair/New Delhi In a textbook demonstration of rapid response and operational readiness, the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) successfully executed ‘Operation Lancer’ to assist the distressed NUC vessel MV Pyra, averting a potential maritime disaster in India’s strategically vital eastern seaboard. Upon receiving a distress call from the vessel, which had suffered a complete…
Gifu Air Base, Japan The Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) has taken a significant step forward in bolstering its electronic warfare capabilities with the XEC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft, affectionately yet aptly nicknamed the “Platypus” or “Shin Kamonohashi,” now undergoing operational flight testing. Keywords: XEC-2 Platypus, Japanese electronic warfare aircraft, Kawasaki EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer, JASDF electromagnetic…
Mhow Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth today felicitated Naib Subedar Neeru Dhanda of the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) for her landmark achievement at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup 2026 in Lonato, Italy. Dhanda became the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal in the Women’s Trap event, marking a significant…
In a significant engagement at one of India’s premier military institutions, Ambassador Rahul Chhabra (Retired), former Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, delivered a thought-provoking address to officers attending the Higher Command Course (HCC) at the Army War College (AWC), Mhow. The session, titled “The Rise of Supranational Organizations, Private Corporations and & Big…
Darwin, Australia The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has arrived in Australia’s Northern Territory for ‘Exercise Pitch Black 2026’, one of the Indo-Pacific region’s premier multinational air combat drills. Hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the exercise runs from July 20 to August 7, 2026, across RAAF Bases Darwin, Tindal, and Amberley. It…
Introduction In last seven decades, private sector’s participation in India’s defence industrial ecosystem was dismally limited. Further, innovations were largely fragmented and indigenous supply chains were underdeveloped. India’s defence preparedness was contingent on foreign suppliers for major platforms, critical technologies and advanced military equipment. Military hardware was either imported or manufactured under licence with limited…
In an era where advanced technology promises precision, contemporary conflicts reveal a disturbing trend: the deliberate dismantling of civilian life-support systems rather than traditional engagement with armed adversaries. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to operations in the Middle East, the targeting of residential areas, schools, hospitals, energy infrastructure, and cultural heritage sites has become…
