Chandipur, Odisha: In a significant milestone for India’s artillery modernisation and private sector participation in defence, Pune-based Nibe Limited has successfully conducted firing trials of its Suryastra multi-caliber rocket system at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur in Orissa. The demonstration, held on 19 May 2026, validated the performance of two variants: the 150 km…
In an era defined by the pervasive threat of low-cost, first-person view (FPV) drones, armed forces worldwide are rapidly developing countermeasures that blend ingenuity with necessity. From the battlefields of Ukraine to flashpoints in West Asia, cheap unmanned aerial systems have inflicted disproportionate damage, prompting even resource-constrained militaries to innovate at the tactical edge. Vietnam…
The enlargement of BRICS from a small grouping of evolving economies into a bigger geopolitical coalition of the Global South marks a noteworthy transformation in international politics. What began as an economic concept identifying rapidly growing economies, has gradually evolved into a major political and strategic platform seeking to influence global governance, financial systems, trade…
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh: India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully concluded the development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile-V3 (ULPGM-V3), marking a significant stride in the country’s indigenous unmanned combat capabilities. The trials, conducted at the National Open Area Range near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh, validated the missile’s performance…
DC New Delhi Correspondent In a remarkable display of composure and clinical expertise, two Indian Army medical officers turned a potential mid-air crisis into a success story of swift life-saving intervention. On Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET334, cruising at nearly 30,000 feet, a passenger suddenly developed seizure-like symptoms, triggering an on-board medical emergency. With the aircraft…
In the annals of military history, few actions capture the raw courage, regimental pride, and unyielding devotion to duty as vividly as the desperate resupply mission undertaken by a handful of Sikh and Punjabi soldiers on 17 May 1915. Amid the horrors of the Western Front during the Battle of Festubert, ten men from the…
New Delhi: In a landmark achievement underscoring the Indian Air Force’s commitment to merit and inclusivity, Squadron Leader Saanya has become the first woman officer to attain the prestigious Category-A Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) qualification. The Indian Air Force announced the accomplishment, describing it as a ‘proud milestone’ that reflects exceptional dedication and the relentless…
Mhow: Jaiprakash Nautiyal is in Mhow for the National Para Shooting Selection Trials, which are underway at the Army Marksmanship Unit, Mhow. He is a key figure in India’s para shooting fraternity and has played a vital role in taking para athletes from across the country to the international stage. He discussed key issues and…
The Captagon earned its grim nickname as the Jihadi Drug not through exaggeration, but through its documented role in the battlefields of the Middle East.[i] Originally developed in the 1960s as a pharmaceutical containing fenethylline (a synthetic stimulant that metabolises into amphetamine and theophylline), it was intended to treat conditions like narcolepsy and depression. By…
“We must make it work, and never mess it up”[i] In the spring of 2026, with West Asia still convulsed by conflict and global energy arteries under strain,[ii] U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day summit in Beijing.[iii] Far from marking a fundamental transformation in international politics, the meeting…
