Category: Defence

New Delhi: India and Cyprus have agreed to significantly deepen their cooperation in defence, security, and counter-terrorism, marking a major step forward in strategic ties between the two countries. The understanding was reached during high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, following which both leaders issued a comprehensive joint statement outlining their shared priorities on regional security, defence collaboration, and global counter-terrorism efforts. Strong Stand Against Terrorism Both nations reaffirmed their uncompromising stance against terrorism in all forms and called for stronger international cooperation to…

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New Delhi: India’s push toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing received a major boost on Friday as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a new private-sector Defence Manufacturing Complex in Shirdi, Maharashtra. Developed by the NIBE Group, the facility is expected to focus on advanced artillery systems, missile and space technologies, rocket systems, energetic materials, and autonomous defence platforms — sectors that are increasingly becoming central to future warfare capabilities. Speaking at the inauguration, Rajnath Singh underlined the strategic importance of indigenous defence production, saying, “A…

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New Delhi: India has taken a significant step toward strengthening its long-range precision strike capabilities after indigenous defence firm Nibe Limited successfully completed firing demonstrations of the advanced Suryastra Rocket System at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The trials, conducted on May 18 and 19, involved precision-guided rockets with strike ranges of 150 kilometres and 300 kilometres. According to defence sources, both rockets accurately hit their designated targets with an exceptionally low Circular Error Probable (CEP), demonstrating a high degree of precision at extended distances. Officials stated…

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New Delhi: The Indian Navy has launched an ambitious modernization initiative to digitally transform the management of its weapons, ammunition, torpedoes, missiles, and explosive inventory through a next-generation platform called Indian Naval Armament Management System Version 2.0 (INAMS 2.0). The advanced system is being developed under the Directorate General of Naval Armament (DGoNA) and is designed to integrate the Navy’s armament storage, repair, logistics, maintenance, and supply operations into a single secure digital network. Officials say the project represents a major leap toward data-driven, AI-enabled naval logistics and operational readiness.…

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New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a major navigation and electronic warfare upgrade for its frontline Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, aiming to strengthen operational capability in increasingly contested electronic battle environments. As part of the modernization effort, the IAF has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to replace the aircraft’s existing navigation antennas with advanced multi-constellation GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) antennas equipped with anti-jamming and anti-spoofing capabilities. The move comes amid growing concerns over modern electronic warfare tactics such as GPS jamming, signal spoofing, and satellite disruption…

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New Delhi: India’s ambitious indigenous long-range air defence programme, Project Kusha, has received a major strategic boost with the Indian Army formally expressing its intent to join the initiative alongside the Indian Air Force. The development marks a significant step toward building a unified, domestically developed national air defence architecture designed to reduce long-term dependence on imported strategic missile systems. The move comes as India prepares for the first prototype flight trials of the Kusha-M1 and Kusha-M2 interceptor missiles, expected later this year. Defence planners view the upcoming tests as…

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New Delhi: The Indian Army is exploring an advanced battlefield protection system that could significantly enhance the survivability of its armored formations against modern drone warfare. The proposal involves integrating 10-kilowatt laser weapon systems onto frontline battle tanks such as the T-90 Bhishma and Arjun Mk1A. The move comes amid growing global concern over the rising effectiveness of First-Person View (FPV) drones, loitering munitions, and coordinated drone swarm attacks against heavily armored vehicles. Defence analysts believe the Indian Army’s interest in directed-energy protection systems has been strongly influenced by operational…

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New Delhi: India’s naval forces are undertaking one of the country’s most ambitious underwater defence modernisation programmes, aimed at creating a highly integrated and standardised submarine fleet for the future. The initiative focuses on developing the upcoming Project-77 nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) and the Project-76 conventional submarines (SSKs) around a shared ecosystem of sensors, combat systems, weapons, and operational technologies. Defence planners believe the move will strengthen indigenous manufacturing capabilities, simplify crew training, and reduce long-term dependence on foreign defence suppliers. At the heart of the programme is the concept…

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Kolkata: The Indian Navy achieved another important milestone in its indigenous shipbuilding programme with the launch of Yard 3039, the next-generation offshore patrol vessel named Sanghmitra, at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers in Kolkata on May 20. The vessel was formally launched by Sarita Vatsayan in the presence of Sanjay Vatsayan during a ceremony conducted with full naval honours and traditional maritime customs. Senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Navy and GRSE attended the event. Sanghmitra is part of the Indian Navy’s ambitious programme to build 11…

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Seoul: Rajnath Singh and Kwon Oh-eul jointly inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Park on May 21, marking a significant tribute to the bravery, sacrifice and humanitarian service of Indian troops during the Korean War. The memorial has been established as part of commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War and honours the contributions of the 60 Para Field Ambulance of the Indian Army and the Custodian Force of India, both of which played vital humanitarian and peacekeeping roles during and after the conflict. The two ministers…

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