Category: Defence

New Delhi: India has achieved a significant breakthrough in indigenous aerospace technology with the successful development of its first expendable turbojet engine in the 350 kg thrust class, marking a major step forward in strengthening the country’s defence manufacturing capabilities and self-reliance. Designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), the engine has been manufactured and assembled in collaboration with Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering. The completed engine was successfully realised and formally delivered to GTRE on July 22, representing a landmark achievement for India’s aerospace…

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New Delhi: Adani Defence & Aerospace and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have entered into a landmark partnership to jointly develop India’s next-generation Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C-MKII) system for the Indian Air Force (IAF), marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s indigenous defence capabilities under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Under the agreement, the two organisations will jointly develop, manufacture and integrate advanced airborne mission systems on six modified Airbus A321 aircraft for the IAF. The programme also includes 30 years of integrated logistics, maintenance, repair…

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Lucknow: Over the past decade, India has undertaken a significant transformation of its defence sector, focusing on self-reliance, modernization, indigenous manufacturing, and increased private sector participation. While challenges remain, the period has been marked by major policy reforms, higher domestic production, and expanded defence exports. Push for Self-Reliance A key pillar of the transformation has been the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aimed at reducing dependence on imported military equipment. The government has introduced multiple “Positive Indigenisation Lists,” restricting the import of hundreds of defence items and encouraging their procurement from domestic…

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Lucknow: War documentaries do more than recount battles—they reveal the human cost of conflict, the complexity of military strategy, and the decisions that have shaped nations. Drawing on archival footage, expert analysis and firsthand accounts, these films and series offer valuable insights into the evolution of warfare from the trenches of World War I to the battlefields of the 21st century. 1. The World at War (1973) Widely regarded as one of the greatest documentary series ever made, this 26-part classic explores every major theatre of World War II using…

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Lucknow: Understanding war requires far more than studying battles and weapons. The finest works on military strategy examine leadership, politics, technology, intelligence, logistics and human psychology. Whether you are a defence professional, student, policymaker or history enthusiast, these books offer timeless lessons on the conduct of war and national security. 1. The Art of War – Sun Tzu Written over 2,500 years ago, this Chinese military classic remains the foundation of strategic thinking. It explores deception, intelligence, leadership, preparation and the importance of winning without unnecessary conflict. 2. On War…

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New Delhi: India’s ongoing military reforms centred on Joint Theatre Commands (JTCs) are expected to significantly enhance the armed forces’ ability to conduct integrated operations across land, air, sea, cyber and space domains. Defence analysts believe the restructuring will enable faster decision-making, better coordination among the Army, Navy and Air Force, and a more credible deterrence against cross-border threats. The proposed theatre command system seeks to replace service-specific operational structures with integrated commands capable of planning and executing joint missions under a unified leadership. The objective is to improve operational…

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