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India’s air defence thinking has quietly but decisively shifted over the past few years, and by early 2026 that change has become visible in the way Project Kusha is being positioned within national planning circles. Once...
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The Indian Navy is preparing for one of the most ambitious expansions in its history, outlining a roadmap to grow into a 200-ship fleet by 2035 while committing to full indigenous construction. The announcement, made by...
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In a significant step toward modernising its armoured fleet, the Indian Army has completed the installation of indigenously built Thermal Imaging Fire Control Systems (TIFCS) on 96 of its T-72 main battle tanks. The upgraded systems...
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Against the stark backdrop of the Thar desert, Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026 unfolded as one of the Indian Air Force’s most comprehensive live combat demonstrations in recent years. Held at the Pokharan Field Firing Range near...
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India has taken another significant step in strengthening its short-range air defence network, with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducting three consecutive successful flight trials of the indigenous Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)...
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India’s push to modernise its mechanised infantry may soon get a major boost from the private sector. Pune-based Bharat Forge, the flagship of the Kalyani Group led by Baba Kalyani, is quietly working on two separate...
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The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Anjadip, a purpose-built anti-submarine warfare platform designed to sharpen India’s edge in coastal defence and undersea surveillance. Inducted in Chennai in the presence of Chief of Naval Staff Dinesh K...
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In a powerful message of confidence in India’s indigenous defence capabilities, Droupadi Murmu flew a sortie in the Light Combat Helicopter LCH Prachand near the India–Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s desert sector. The helicopter lifted off from...
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India has unveiled its largest-ever defence allocation, setting aside roughly $93.5 billion (₹7.85 lakh crore) for the financial year 2026-27, a move that signals more than just higher spending. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, New Delhi...
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Brazil is moving ahead with evaluating India’s Akash SAM (surface-to-air missile) system for its medium-altitude air defence requirements, marking a notable moment in defence cooperation between two democracies with growing strategic ties. What began as a...