India is closing in on a major procurement of 114 Rafale multi-role fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, structured as a ‘buy-and-make’ programme that prioritises domestic assembly and the integration of indigenous weapons systems. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed this week that formal evaluation of bids is underway and a conclusion is expected…
In a demonstration of engineering resilience under extreme conditions, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel from 116 Road Construction Company under 48 Task Force of Project Udayak have restored the 800-plus-foot Karoti Bridge over the fast-flowing Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district. The vital structure, damaged by an overloaded tipper, serves as a key lifeline…
In a significant leadership transition within the Indian Army’s Eastern Command, Lt Gen Yash Ahlawat handed over the reins of the elite XVII Corps, popularly known as the Brahmastra Corps, to Lt Gen SS Kartikeya. The change of command took place at the Corps Headquarters at a place in West Bengal, marking transition in one…
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…
A cyber-security incident involving Britain’s K3 Scout Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) has exposed a less visible but increasingly consequential vulnerability in modern defence procurement: the security of components buried deep inside ostensibly sovereign military systems. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) disconnected internet connectivity from cameras fitted to K3 Scouts after a cyber assessment identified…
Reports and speculation surrounding a potential Indian BrahMos missile sale to Cyprus have triggered considerable debate in strategic circles across Europe, West Asia and South Asia. While no official confirmation of such a deal has been announced, the possibility itself has generated interest because of the broader geopolitical context in which it would occur. A…
