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…
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…
In a troubling escalation across key Indo-Pacific chokepoints, recent incidents in the North Arabian Sea and the South China Sea reveal an aligned operational playbook between Beijing and Islamabad. On September 15, Pakistan Navy’s Yarmook-class corvette PNS Hunain executed high-speed, unprofessional manoeuvres against a frontline Indian Navy warship (INS Kolkata) conducting routine surveillance in international…
A Pakistan Navy vessel sustained significant damage in a collision with an Indian Navy destroyer in the North Arabian Sea on the evening of September 15, underscoring persistent challenges in maritime confidence-building between the two countries. Keywords: PNS Hunain collision, Indian Navy P15A/B destroyer, 1991 India-Pakistan naval agreement, Article 10 three nautical miles, North Arabian…
In a quiet yet significant step in India’s expanding maritime diplomacy, a three-member delegation from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) recently visited the Indian Navy’s premier training infrastructure at Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi. The interactions centred on capacity building and capability enhancement, underscoring training as a cornerstone of enduring naval cooperation. Keywords: Indian…
Introduction Military diplomacy as an instrument of statecraft utilises military capabilities, personnel, expertise and institutional relationships to support national foreign-policy and strategic objectives. The release of India’s ten-year strategic roadmap for defence diplomacy on 03 September 2026, marks a significant development in the India’s approach to national security and foreign policy. Titled RAKSHA and unveiled…
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 significant stride towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 405 strategically important items with an estimated domestic business potential of ₹3,070 crore. Keywords: Positive Indigenisation List, Aatmanirbhar Bharat Defence, SRIJAN Portal, DRDO private sector participation, LCA…
Mhow: Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria, Commandant of the Army War College (AWC), has underlined the operational lessons emerging from Operation Sindoor, stressing that success in modern warfare will depend on synchronised planning, effective multi-domain integration, escalation control and information dominance. Addressing participants of the Higher Command Course, Lt Gen Chandpuria offered an analytical perspective on…
Mhow The Army War College (AWC), the Indian Army’s premier institution for operational and strategic education, hosted an insightful lecture on the art of strategic deception for officers of the Higher Command Course. The address was delivered by Major General M Khalid Zaki of the Army War College. Keywords: Strategic Deception, Army War College Mhow,…
