Category: Defence

Al Hamra (UAE) | The armed forces of India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are currently engaged in Exercise Desert Cyclone–II in Al Hamra, sharpening their preparedness for urban warfare operations amid realistic desert conditions. The joint military exercise has reached a crucial phase, with troops from both nations undertaking intensive training in built-up areas to enhance interoperability and operational synergy. Running from December 18 to December 30, 2025, Desert Cyclone–II is the second edition of the bilateral exercise. The first edition was conducted in 2024 at the Mahajan…

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New Delhi | As 2025 draws to a close, India’s armed forces may receive a significant strategic boost with the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) set to hold its final meeting of the year on December 26. The high-level meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is expected to take crucial decisions on the emergency procurement of missiles, precision-guided munitions and advanced radar systems—moves that could further strengthen India’s defence posture amid ongoing tensions with China and Pakistan. Officials indicated that the meeting will revisit several Emergency Procurement (EP) proposals that…

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New Delhi: India has unveiled a ground breaking indigenous stealth cruise missile system known as the LRP2GM, or Long Range Powered Precision Guided Munition. Developed by JSR Dynamics, this advanced weapon was recently showcased to the Indian Navy as a versatile precision strike platform, according to a report by Defence Blog. Capable of ground- and ship-launched operations, it represents a significant step forward in India’s self-reliant defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The LRP2GM falls into the lightweight ~400 kg class, with an all-up weight ranging from 360 to 390…

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s economic resilience during his address to the Indian diaspora in Muscat, Oman, on 18 December 2025. Speaking at the Maitri Parv program, he emphasised that India remains the fastest-growing major economy amid a global slowdown. Recent data showed India’s growth exceeding 8 per cent, even as leading global economies grapple with headwinds. Modi pointed out that while the world’s largest economies struggle for modest gains of a few per cent, India sustains high growth rates. This performance underscores the nation’s capabilities and…

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New Delhi: India’s private space sector has achieved a remarkable funding milestone, securing $150 million so far in the current financial year, the highest since the government permitted private participation in 2020. This surge, announced by IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka at the India Economic Forum in New Delhi, underscores the rapid maturation of the ecosystem. The figure was reached earlier in the week, with projections indicating totals will exceed $200 million by March 2026, more than double the previous fiscal’s inflows.​ Investor enthusiasm has intensified, propelled by policy reforms that…

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New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Air Force Commanders’ Conclave, where he lauded the Indian Air Force’s performance during Operation Sindoor. He highlighted India’s “high-impact, short-duration” operational capability, demonstrated effectively by the armed forces in this decisive action. Singh urged commanders to extract valuable lessons from the operation and remain prepared for future challenges. Operation Sindoor commenced early on 7 May, targeting multiple terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Indian Air Force executed strikes with courage, speed, and precision, destroying terror camps. This swift response effectively…

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New Delhi: India’s pursuit of sixth-generation aerial superiority represents a profound strategic recalibration, moving decisively from platform-centric development to a technology-led paradigm. As global air forces evolve beyond fifth-generation capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued a clarion call through its Research Centre Imarat (RCI). In December 2025, RCI launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting Indian private firms and deep-tech start-ups to collaborate on quantum avionic sensors, signalling New Delhi’s ambition to dominate the skies of the 2040s. This pivot comes at a time when the…

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New Delhi: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has awarded a significant ₹640 crore contract to Gurugram-based Lotus Advanced Technologies for the supply of advanced AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) maritime patrol radars designed for integration onto the Indian Navy’s Dornier Do-228 maritime surveillance aircraft. The contract, announced in mid-December 2025, represents a strategic partnership between the defence contractor and Israel’s IAI-Elta Systems Ltd, marking an important milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing and enhance maritime domain awareness across its vast exclusive economic zone. Lotus Advanced Technologies, a growing micro,…

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New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s defence technology capabilities, DRDO formally handed over an indigenously developed high-voltage power supply system from Versabyte Data Systems Pvt Ltd to the armed forces at DRDO Bhawan. The handover was witnessed by senior DRDO officials and defence leadership. Developed under DRDO’s Technology Development Fund (TDF), the power supply will be used in airborne self-protection jammers, supporting both pulse and continuous-wave operations critical for aircraft survivability. This marks a significant step in transitioning advanced defence technologies from laboratories to operational deployment. Versabyte, a…

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New Delhi/Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a cordial telephone conversation, underlining the importance of sustaining momentum in boosting bilateral trade and advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The discussion, occurring amid ongoing negotiations for a Bilateral Trade Agreement, focused on deepening cooperation across key sectors, including critical technologies, energy, defence, and security. Both leaders highlighted the strategic value of initiatives such as the India-US COMPACT framework—Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce, and Technology—to drive innovative collaborations. Prime Minister Modi described the conversation…

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