Category: Defence

New Delhi: India’s maritime security architecture has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades. Once primarily focused on coastal defence and traditional naval warfare, India’s maritime framework has evolved into a complex, technology-driven, multi-agency ecosystem designed to address conventional threats, asymmetric warfare, geopolitical competition, and emerging non-traditional challenges. With over 7,500 km of coastline, 1,382 islands, and a vast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of more than 2 million square kilometres, India’s maritime domain is not just a strategic frontier — it is an economic lifeline. Nearly 95% of…

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Bareilly: Preparations have been intensified by the district administration for the upcoming Agniveer Army recruitment rally under the Agnipath scheme of the Indian Army. The recruitment drive will be conducted at the Jat Regiment Centre campus in Bareilly from March 11 to March 23. A preparatory meeting was held at the Jat Regiment Centre auditorium to review arrangements. The meeting was attended by Additional District Magistrate (City) Saurabh Dubey, Director of the Army Recruitment Office, Circle Officer Ashutosh Shivam, and other senior officials from the district administration and the Army.…

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New Delhi — As India prepares to celebrate Holi, with Holika Dahan illuminating the night of March 2–3 and colours set to fill the air on March 4, thousands of Indian defence personnel are marking the festival in their own distinctive way — on duty, at the nation’s frontiers, far from home yet bound together by camaraderie and purpose. While families across the country gather to apply gulal, exchange sweets, and revel in festive music, soldiers of the Indian Army, the Border Security Force (BSF), and other security forces remain deployed…

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Lucknow: In an era defined by escalating geopolitical turbulence — from the grinding war between Russia and Ukraine to the devastating conflict between Israel and Gaza Strip, alongside broader Middle East tensions involving Iran — the search for creative pathways to peace has taken on renewed urgency. Amid military offensives, sanctions regimes, and hardened rhetoric, the idea of “Holi diplomacy” emerges as an intriguing proposition. Could India’s ancient Festival of Colours — rooted in renewal, forgiveness, and the triumph of good over evil — serve as a subtle yet meaningful…

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New Delhi: India’s history has been defined not only by its rich culture and civilization but also by its enduring struggle to protect its sovereignty. The country’s vast and diverse borders—stretching from the icy heights of the Himalayas to the deserts of Rajasthan and the jungles of the Northeast—have witnessed some of the toughest battles in modern military history. These conflicts tested the courage, resilience, and strategic acumen of the Indian armed forces and shaped the nation’s defense policies for generations. 1. The Battle of Longewala (1971 Indo-Pak War) One…

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New Delhi: India, with its vast geographical expanse and strategic geopolitical position, has always recognized the pivotal role of a well-trained and professional defence force. Behind every successful military operation, every strategic manoeuvre, and every peacekeeping mission lies rigorous training, scientific preparation, and institutional excellence. India’s defence training institutions are the backbone of this preparedness, cultivating generations of soldiers, officers, and specialists who embody discipline, resilience, and strategic thinking. 1. National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune The National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune, Maharashtra, stands as a symbol of India’s commitment…

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New Delhi: India is rapidly transforming its defense posture through an ambitious expansion of drone warfare capabilities, moving from reliance on imported unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to a self-reliant force capable of deploying advanced drones across diverse combat scenarios. Lessons from recent geopolitical tensions, including border skirmishes and the high-profile Operation Sindoor in 2025, have accelerated this shift. Drones were central to precision strikes, surveillance, and intelligence gathering during these operations, demonstrating the strategic value of unmanned systems in modern conflict. As of February 2026, India’s push encompasses indigenous development,…

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New Delhi | The Indian Navy is set to significantly enhance its air defence preparedness by procuring next-generation expendable aerial target drones designed to simulate modern sea-skimming anti-ship missile threats during live-fire exercises. The Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the Expendable Aerial Targets – Next Generation (EAT-NG) system. The move reflects the Navy’s growing focus on strengthening at-sea missile interception capabilities amid rapidly evolving maritime security challenges. Realistic Combat Simulation Unlike reusable target systems, the EAT-NG drones are designed to be destroyed during training missions.…

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New Delhi: France has expressed strong interest in procuring India’s indigenously developed Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system, signalling a significant evolution in Indo-French defence cooperation. The development follows India’s recent $36 billion agreement with Dassault Aviation for 114 Rafale fighter jets. In what analysts see as a move toward more balanced bilateral arms trade, France is now exploring procurement of Indian-origin defence systems. Filling France’s Artillery Gap French defence officials are reportedly evaluating the Pinaka system to address critical shortages in their rocket artillery capabilities. France’s existing LRU (Lance-Roquettes Unitaire)…

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New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted an In-situ Exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) in the Indian Ocean Region, strengthening military cooperation and enhancing mutual understanding between the two countries. The bilateral engagement between the two countries was executed in the form of an air combat training exercise, featuring Su-30MKl multirole fighter from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and SAAB Gripen jets from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). Extended range operations by the IAF aircraft over the maritime domain were ensured by the IAF IL-78…

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