Category: Defence

New Delhi | India is on the brink of a major breakthrough in defence self-reliance with the proposed Safran–Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) joint engine development programme for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). With the proposal now placed before the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), the initiative has cleared all key institutional and strategic evaluations, marking a decisive step toward indigenous high-performance fighter engine capability. Once formally approved by the CCS, the programme will move from policy intent to execution, launching one of India’s most ambitious defence technology collaborations…

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Washington: US President Donald Trump has invited India to become part of the proposed Gaza Board of Peace, according to sources cited by ANI, marking a significant diplomatic outreach amid efforts to shape a post-conflict roadmap for Gaza. The invitation comes as the US administration moves to formalise the structure of the “Board of Peace,” a key pillar of President Trump’s broader 20-Point Peace Plan for Gaza. India’s inclusion is seen as recognition of its growing international profile and balanced engagement across the Middle East. The White House announced the…

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New Delhi: The Indian Army is moving towards the creation of a dedicated rocket-missile force to significantly enhance its long-range precision strike capabilities, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday, underlining that future conflicts will demand speed, depth and accuracy in firepower. Addressing the media, the Army Chief said the character of modern warfare is undergoing rapid transformation, requiring armed forces to possess the ability to strike distant targets swiftly and with high precision. According to him, the traditional distinction between rockets and missiles is gradually fading,…

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New Delhi: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi  warned that Pakistan continues to maintain an active terror infrastructure along the border, with at least eight operational camps currently hosting 100 to 150 terrorists at any given time. Speaking at the Indian Army’s annual press conference, General Dwivedi said these camps remain a significant security concern despite Pakistan’s repeated claims of dismantling terrorist facilities. “These are not abandoned sites. They are active camps with regular training and movement,” he stated. Camp Locations and Monitoring Of the eight identified camps, two are…

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Dras: When shells rained over Kargil in the summer of 1999, the war wasn’t just being fought on icy ridgelines. It was being fought in the air—on radio frequencies where truth, fear, and propaganda collided. And at the centre of that invisible front stood one woman, a microphone, and a stubborn refusal to go silent. As Pakistani artillery pounded the town, engineers and technicians fled the All India Radio (AIR) Kargil station. Walls cracked, transmitters faltered, and evacuation orders loomed. Tsering Angmo Shunu, station director of AIR Leh and Kargil,…

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New Delhi: For more than a century, control of the skies has shaped the outcome of wars. From canvas-winged biplanes duelling above World War I trenches to stealth jets silently penetrating contested airspace today, fighter aircraft have remained the sharp edge of military power. Now, a new chapter is unfolding. The world stands on the threshold of sixth-generation fighter aircraft—machines designed not just to fly faster or evade radar, but to think, adapt, and fight as part of an intelligent, networked ecosystem. As geopolitical rivalries intensify and warfare expands beyond…

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Lucknow: When the Kargil War erupted in May 1999, the Indian Army faced an enemy perched atop treacherous ridgelines, threatening the lifeline of Ladakh—National Highway 1A. Conventional infantry assaults alone couldn’t dislodge the intruders. That’s when Major Sudhir Walia, later dubbed the Rambo of the Indian Army, stepped into the shadows of Batalik. Fresh from a stint with RAW’s clandestine operations, then-Captain Walia knew the mountains, guerrilla tactics, and the endurance required to survive days in sub-zero conditions with minimal support. Assigned to 9 Para (SF), his missions combined intelligence…

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New Delhi: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India on Monday for his first official visit, marking an important milestone in India–Germany relations. The two-day visit, scheduled from January 12 to 13, is taking place at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is expected to further strengthen cooperation across economic, strategic, and technological domains. The visit begins in Ahmedabad, where Prime Minister Modi will host the German leader. Both leaders are scheduled to visit the Sabarmati Ashram, reflecting the shared emphasis on democratic values and historical legacy. They…

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Mumbai: India has taken another major step in strengthening its high-performance computing ecosystem with the inauguration of the PARAM Rudra supercomputing facility at IIT-Bombay, following the recent commissioning of a similar system at IIT-Madras. The new facility reinforces the country’s push to build world-class, indigenous research infrastructure under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM). The facility was formally inaugurated on January 8, 2026, by Professor Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. Developed and deployed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), PARAM Rudra…

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Rajkot: Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot has emerged as a key platform for diplomatic engagement and economic collaboration, drawing senior diplomats from across the globe to explore deeper partnerships with India. Ukrainian Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, expressed optimism about a potential visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to India later this year, describing it as an important opportunity to advance bilateral cooperation. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the conference, Ambassador Polishchuk highlighted the event’s role in facilitating business dialogue. He said the Vibrant Gujarat platform…

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