In the aftermath of the Second World War, devastated by the atomic strikes on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan embraced strict pacifism for many decades. For decades, the nation eschewed aggressive armaments, anchoring its identity in peaceful reconstruction. However, as the 21st-century geopolitical landscape shifts across the Indo-Pacific, Tokyo has recognized a vital reality- Enduring peace…
El Alamein, Egypt As the desert sun rises over the Mediterranean coast, the roar of twin engines cuts through the silence of El Alamein, signalling a historic moment in military aviation. The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially touched down in Egypt to participate in the prestigious second edition…
The recent catastrophic glacier collapse in the High Himalayas, which sent millions of cubic metres of rock, ice, and debris cascading down into Nepal’s downstream valleys, has sent shockwaves through regional security circles. While geologists point to thermal instability and rapid cryospheric changes, strategic analysts across the Indo-Pacific are examining the broader geopolitical canvas surrounding…
In a monumental leap toward self-reliance in military aerospace, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and France’s Safran Helicopter Engines have formally signed a landmark contract with their joint venture, SAFHAL Helicopter Engines. The deal marks the start of joint design, development, and manufacturing for the new high-power Aravalli engine. Rated at an impressive 3,500 to 4,000…
In a landmark step for India’s defence self-reliance, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) has manufactured and successfully test-fired the first AK-203 assault rifle built entirely with Indian components and materials. Nicknamed ‘Sher’, the prototype underwent firing trials, including burst firing, at the company’s Korwa facility in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Initial results have been described as…
In the high-stakes world of air defence, few roles demand sharper focus than that of a Fighter Controller. Wing Commander Priti Ojha (Retired) embodied that exacting standard for more than two decades in the Indian Air Force. Commissioned in 2005, she rose to command three prestigious radar units, led teams under operational pressure, and contributed…
Agra A foreign media delegation comprising 39 journalists from 13 countries visited the elite Shatrujeet Brigade of the Indian Army to gain first hand insights into its specialised Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) capabilities. The visit, held at the formation’s base in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, underscored India’s growing role as a reliable first responder…
A short video by a young girl from Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, has resonated widely across social media, offering a poignant reminder of the lived realities of identity in India’s Northeast amid persistent external claims and internal stereotypes. In the clip, the child calmly but firmly addresses being asked whether she was Chinese. “We are Indians…
A high-level Vietnamese Army delegation led by Lt Gen Do Minh Xuong, Commandant of the Vietnam Army Academy, visited the Army War College (AWC), Mhow, on Tuesday. The visit focused on professional military education (PME) and the empowerment of military leaders, underscoring the deepening institutional linkages between the two armed forces. Keywords: India-Vietnam defence cooperation,…
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth was conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army by President Ram Chandra Paudel on 17 August 2026 during a formal investiture ceremony at Sheetal Niwas in Kathmandu. The honour forms part of a unique bilateral military tradition dating back to 1950, under which the chiefs of…
