Category: Defence

New Delhi: The evolving global security environment, marked by multiple conflicts and geopolitical rivalries, is significantly influencing India’s strategic, economic, and diplomatic landscape. From the Russia–Ukraine War to the ongoing Israel–Hamas War, and rising tensions in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, the world is witnessing a renewed era of great-power competition. These conflicts collectively form what many analysts describe as a “global theatre of war,” where regional crises intersect with global strategic interests. As a rising power and a key actor in the Indo-Pacific, India is inevitably affected…

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New Delhi/ Washington: The international system is undergoing one of its most turbulent phases since the end of the Cold War. A series of ongoing conflicts, strategic rivalries, and shifting alliances are reshaping the balance of power across continents. From the war in Ukraine to tensions in West Asia, and from maritime competition in the South China Sea to rising geopolitical rivalry in the Indo-Pacific, global power equations are being recalibrated in profound ways. The post–Cold War era was largely defined by the dominance of the United States and the…

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New Delhi | The Indian Air Force is preparing for a large-scale air combat exercise near the Pakistan border, with India issuing a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) reserving airspace from March 5 to March 12. The temporary restriction will close the designated airspace to civilian flights for eight days to ensure safe conduct of the military drills. According to officials, the reserved airspace lies in the southern sector of the India–Pakistan border, particularly around the desert regions of Rajasthan and Sindh. The move has reportedly triggered heightened vigilance in Pakistan, with…

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New Delhi | The Government of India has signed two major defence contracts worth ₹5,083 crore to strengthen maritime security and air defence capabilities. The agreements include the procurement of ALH Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and VL-Shtil air defence missiles for the Indian Navy. Modern Helicopters for the Coast Guard The larger share of the deal—worth about ₹2,901 crore—covers the purchase of six twin-engine ALH Mk-III (Maritime Role) helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited under the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework. The helicopters fall under the Buy (Indian–IDDM) category, indicating…

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Jaipur | The Indian Army will organize a large-scale “Gaurav Senani Samaroh” in Churu district of Rajasthan on March 8 to honour ex-servicemen, war widows and their families. The event is being conducted under the Sapta Shakti Command by the Ranbankura Division. The ceremony will take place at SAI Sports Stadium and is expected to benefit more than 6,000 ex-servicemen and their families from all eight tehsils of Churu district. Senior Army officers and representatives from the civil administration are also scheduled to attend the programme. According to officials, the primary…

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New Delhi | Amid rising tensions in the Indian Ocean, a second Iranian vessel has been spotted near Sri Lanka and has requested emergency permission to dock at Colombo Port. The development comes a day after a reported US naval strike sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean. According to the government of Sri Lanka, the vessel was detected near the island nation on Thursday. Cabinet spokesperson and minister Nalinda Jayatissa informed Parliament that another Iranian ship was currently present close to Sri Lankan maritime territory. He…

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New Delhi: South Asia, particularly India, is undergoing a profound transformation in military doctrine driven by rapid advances in defence technology. Unmanned aerial systems, cyber defence infrastructure and artificial intelligence are fundamentally altering how regional powers approach surveillance, deterrence, escalation management and force modernisation. The shift represents more than technological adoption. It reflects a strategic transition from traditional platform-centric warfare toward network-centric military ecosystems built around data integration, automation and digital resilience. In a region defined by contested borders, nuclear deterrence frameworks and persistent grey-zone activities, emerging technologies are becoming…

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New Delhi: The aftermath of Operation Sindoor has triggered intense debate within strategic and defence circles about India’s air defence readiness. While official details remain limited in the public domain, the broader implications of the operation—particularly in the context of evolving aerial threats—offer important insights into the strengths and gaps in India’s layered air defence architecture. A Changing Threat Matrix India’s air defence preparedness must be viewed against a rapidly transforming regional security environment. The rise of drone warfare, precision-guided munitions, cruise missiles, and stand-off weapons has reshaped modern battlefields.…

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Tehran: The recent attack against Iran did not emerge in isolation. It was the result of layered tensions, strategic calculations, regional rivalries, and years of unresolved confrontation simmering beneath the surface. While military operations often appear sudden, they are typically the culmination of accumulated pressures — diplomatic deadlocks, security anxieties, shifting alliances, and perceived threats reaching a tipping point. To understand what triggered the attack against Iran, one must examine the immediate spark, the broader strategic environment, and the long-term geopolitical contest shaping the Middle East. The Immediate Trigger: A…

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Beijing/ New Delhi: The military dynamics between India and China have undergone a significant transformation over the past two decades. What was once characterized by sporadic border tensions and limited skirmishes has evolved into a sophisticated, multi-domain contest involving land, air, maritime, cyber, space, and information warfare dimensions. The shift reflects not only changing geopolitical realities but also technological advancements, doctrinal evolution, and strategic recalibration on both sides. The India–China military relationship is shaped by a contested 3,488-km Line of Actual Control (LAC), unresolved boundary disputes, and growing strategic competition…

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