In a significant development that underscores evolving civil-military synergy in India’s national security architecture, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Strategy), has been appointed as the new Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). This marks the first time a serving three-star officer has been assigned to the role…
In a landmark development for India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the successful maiden test flight of the country’s first indigenously assembled Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft. The aircraft took off from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in Vadodara, Gujarat, marking a significant…
In a significant escalation of the ongoing US-Iran conflict, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has conducted fresh precision strikes on Iranian military targets, utilizing Tomahawk cruise missiles and fighter aircraft. The operations targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) command centers, air defense systems, radar installations, and related facilities in southern Iran, including areas near Bandar…
“Pakistan Occupied Kashmir is part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), and hence an integral part of India” In international politics that states often learn the hard way that Narratives can shape perceptions, but they cannot indefinitely substitute for realities, Governments may invest decades constructing diplomatic positions, refining talking points, cultivating international constituencies,…
In a sharp escalation in the Persian Gulf, US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted precision self-defence strikes against Iranian military infrastructure on June 9, targeting air defence systems, radar sites, and ground control stations near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation, launched at 5 pm ET on President Donald Trump’s direct orders, was a direct response…
In a landmark achievement for India’s border infrastructure, the final breakthrough of the 13.153-kilometre Zojila Tunnel was accomplished on June 9, 2026, deep beneath the formidable Zojila Pass in the Western Himalayas. At an elevation of approximately 11,578 feet, this engineering marvel is set to become the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at the…
In a powerful demonstration of joint services synergy in India’s fight against terrorism, Lt Commander Suraj Parashar of the Indian Navy’s elite Marine Commandos (MARCOS) has been conferred the Shaurya Chakra for his extraordinary bravery during a high-risk counter-terrorism operation in the Kashmir Valley. The award, approved on the eve of Independence Day 2025 and…
In a significant recognition of India’s contributions to global peacekeeping and the growing role of women in uniform, Major Abhilasha Barak of the Indian Army has been conferred the prestigious 2025 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. The honour was presented by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, underscoring her exceptional leadership in advancing…
Introduction The ongoing conflict in West Asia offers a compelling insight into the changing character of warfare in the twenty-first century. The conflict has seen extensive employment of drones, precision-guided missiles, cyber capabilities, intelligence networks, integrated air and missile defence systems, and strategic communications. Despite the overwhelming technological superiority of the United States and Israel,…
Hazira, Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an impressive defence exhibition at Hazira in Gujarat, spotlighting India’s transformative progress in indigenous defence manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. The visit underscored the nation’s emergence as a rising global defence player, shifting steadily from a major importer to a credible exporter of…
