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…
The 22nd edition of the India-US joint military exercise commenced on September 15, bringing together approximately 1,200 troops for two weeks of intensive training. Around 600 personnel from each army are participating simultaneously at two sites more than 1,000 kilometres apart, Auli Foreign Training Node in Uttarakhand and the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan,…
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…
