Category: Defence

New Delhi: Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the third edition of Kalam & Kavach 3.0 at the Manekshaw Centre on May 14, 2026, bringing together some of the country’s top military leaders, policymakers, defence innovators, and strategic experts for a major dialogue on India’s evolving security landscape. The high-level conference, themed “Taking JAI Forward With I²”, is designed as a strategic platform to discuss the future of India’s defence transformation, indigenous capability building, and next-generation warfare preparedness. The event revolves around the vision of Jointness, Aatmanirbharta, and Innovation (JAI), while also…

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Washington/ Beijing: United States President Donald Trump arrived in China on May 13, 2026, for a high-profile state visit centered on talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two-day summit, held from May 14 to May 15, marks the first official visit by a sitting American president to China in nearly a decade and revives one of the world’s most closely watched geopolitical relationships. The visit comes at a time of growing international uncertainty. The United States remains deeply involved in tensions linked to Iran, global trade patterns continue to…

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New Delhi: As conflicts in West Asia and other regions become more prolonged, unpredictable, and technologically complex, the nature of warfare itself is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Defence sectors across the world are no longer preparing only for traditional battlefield scenarios. Instead, they are reshaping their entire approach around speed, intelligence, automation, and interconnected systems that can operate across multiple domains at once. Warfare is shifting from platforms to networks Earlier, military strength was largely measured by individual platforms like tanks, fighter jets, or naval vessels. That model…

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A Turning Point in India’s Counter-Terror Doctrine New Delhi: On April 22, a brutal terror attack in Pahalgam marked a chilling escalation in cross-border militancy against India. Armed attackers reportedly targeted civilians, identifying victims based on religion before killing 26 people in a calculated act of violence. Beyond the immediate tragedy, the attack signaled a deeper strategic intent—no longer limited to cross-border infiltration, but aimed at internal destabilization and communal division within India. This incident became the trigger for what India termed Operation SINDOOR, a calibrated military and strategic response…

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New Delhi: In a notable development for India’s private defence industry, Noida-based IG Defence is working on a fully indigenous short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system named Jwala, aimed at enhancing India’s battlefield air defence and rapid-response strike capabilities. The project is being positioned as one of the country’s first privately developed short-range SAM systems, highlighting the expanding role of domestic private companies in advanced missile and aerospace technologies traditionally dominated by state-run agencies. According to the company, Jwala is being designed as a rapid-reaction weapon system capable of engaging short-range…

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Bengaluru: In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has delivered the first batch of its locally developed T-12 semi-automatic shotguns to the Indian Army. The induction marks another step forward in the country’s push for self-reliance in military technology under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, while also reflecting the Army’s increasing focus on counter-drone warfare and specialised tactical operations. The 12-gauge T-12 shotgun has reportedly been inducted into operational units, including formations under the Northern Command. Designed and manufactured in India, the weapon has already…

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New Delhi: India’s indigenous fighter aircraft programme has come under renewed focus after reports confirmed that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has yet to deliver a single TEJAS MK-1A fighter to the Indian Air Force (IAF), despite having both engines and multiple completed airframes available in inventory. The delay has intensified concerns over production management, certification timelines, and operational preparedness at a time when the IAF continues to grapple with declining squadron strength. The TEJAS MK-1A programme was originally expected to begin deliveries in early 2024. However, disruptions in engine supply,…

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Prayagraj: India’s defence sector has undergone a major transformation over the past decade, with domestic production rising sharply by 174 per cent to ₹1.54 lakh crore, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Speaking at the North Tech Symposium 2026, the Minister said India has moved from being heavily dependent on defence imports to becoming an emerging exporter of military hardware and systems. Defence exports have surged nearly 34 times to ₹23,622 crore during the same period. He noted that the private sector has…

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New Delhi: Mahindra & Mahindra has unveiled a rugged, defence-spec all-terrain vehicle (ATV) based on the Mahindra Thar Roxx, igniting discussions among automotive enthusiasts about the potential for a road-legal civilian version. The stripped-down ATV, shared by Anand Mahindra on social media, is designed with a clear focus on functionality over aesthetics. Built for military applications, the vehicle showcases a raw, purpose-driven design that many believe could translate well into a lifestyle off-road SUV for civilian use. At its core, the ATV retains the Thar Roxx’s proven 2.2-litre diesel engine,…

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New Delhi: Sagar Adani has underscored the urgent need for large-scale electrification in India, calling it the country’s most effective safeguard against global economic and geopolitical shocks. Speaking at the Economist Resilient Futures Summit, he said energy access will define national resilience in the 21st century. Highlighting the ripple effects of ongoing geopolitical tensions, including disruptions linked to the US-Iran conflict, Adani noted that energy markets remain highly vulnerable to supply shocks. “We’ve all seen how conflict in one region can disrupt supply chains across continents,” he said, warning that…

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