Category: Defence

New Delhi: France has reaffirmed its support for India’s “Make in India” initiative in the defence sector, indicating that future strategic collaborations—including the proposed acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force—will be based on co-development, local manufacturing, and industrial partnership rather than a traditional buyer-seller arrangement. The development comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France on June 13-14 for the G7 Summit, where he is expected to hold bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the gathering. French diplomatic…

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Moscow: In a significant development for India-Russia defence ties, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed Moscow’s willingness to deepen cooperation with India on the fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet programme, including potential technology sharing and joint development opportunities. Speaking during an interaction with heads of major global news agencies in St. Petersburg, Putin described the Su-57 as one of the world’s most advanced combat aircraft and said Russia sees no obstacles to collaborating with India on the project. His remarks have reignited discussions about future defence cooperation between the two…

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NEW DELHI — India’s indigenous defense capabilities have achieved a major milestone as the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted high-stakes flight-tests of the advanced RudraM-II air-to-surface missile. Launched from an airborne platform, the weapon system met all its mission objectives, reinforcing the nation’s stride toward self-reliance in cutting-edge military hardware. Overcoming Extreme Operational Conditions The testing phase subjected the RudraM-II to extreme release parameters, intentionally pushing the boundaries of the platform’s operational envelope. The missile successfully executed a highly critical trajectory,…

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NEW DELHI — India and Zimbabwe have officially set a new trajectory for their bilateral security architecture following the successful conclusion of the inaugural India-Zimbabwe Joint Defence Committee meeting. The high-profile defense assembly resulted in a comprehensive roadmap designed to expand military-to-military ties, elevate joint operational capabilities, and explore strategic defense co-production. Activating the Aero India 2025 Security Blueprint This inaugural committee meeting directly operationalizes the strategic objectives originally laid down in a Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation. The foundational agreement was signed by the defense ministers of both…

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NEW DELHI — In a solemn ceremony reflecting the pinnacle of national gratitude, President Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred 51 gallantry awards during Phase-I of the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The honors presented included 07 Kirti Chakras (02 posthumous), 15 Vir Chakras (03 posthumous), and 29 Shaurya Chakras (01 posthumous). The decorations recognize personnel from the Indian Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and State/Union Territory Police forces for displaying raw courage, unparalleled bravery, and total disregard for personal safety…

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New Delhi: India is reportedly moving closer to completing the delivery of its original order of Russian-made S-400 air defence systems while simultaneously exploring the possibility of significantly expanding its long-range air defence capabilities. According to defence-related reports, India has received the fourth battery of the S-400 Triumf under the 2018 agreement signed with Russia. The contract, valued at approximately $5.4 billion, includes a total of five S-400 batteries, with the final unit expected to be delivered in the coming months. The delivery schedule was affected by disruptions linked to…

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New Delhi: The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 01/26 batch of trainees will be held at INS Chilka on June 12, 2026, marking the successful completion of 16 weeks of intensive ab-initio training by the eighth batch of Agniveers of the Indian Navy and Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard. The parade represents a significant milestone in the transformation of young recruits into disciplined, resilient and professionally competent sea warriors prepared to serve the nation. The event underscores the Indian Navy’s enduring commitment to training excellence as the foundation…

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New Delhi: Over the past ten years, India’s defense strategy has undergone a significant transformation—shifting from a largely import-dependent, reactive posture to a more assertive, technology-driven, and self-reliant framework. This evolution has been shaped by changing regional security dynamics, border tensions, and a broader national push toward strategic autonomy. From Import Dependence to Self-Reliance One of the most visible shifts has been the push for indigenous defense production under the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” vision. India has increasingly focused on reducing reliance on foreign suppliers by promoting domestic manufacturing through initiatives such…

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