Defence

INS Nistar Commissioned: India’s First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Joins Navy

Indian Navy commissioned INS Nistar, India’s first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at Visakhapatnam. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), the vessel marks a significant leap in India’s underwater operational capability and indigenous shipbuilding, reinforcing the country’s...

Indian Navy Set To Participate in SIMBEX 2025

The Indian Navy is participating in the 32nd edition of SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) in Singapore, continuing a long-standing tradition of maritime cooperation with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). This exercise reflects India’s growing naval engagements in Southeast...

JASSM vs BrahMos: Stealth vs Speed in Long-Range Precision Strike

Introduction In modern warfare, air-launched long-range precision missiles play a pivotal role in enforcing deterrence, conducting strategic deep strikes, and neutralizing high-value targets. Two standout systems in this arena are the JASSM (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile) developed by the United...

India’s Successful Test of Prithvi-II and Agni-I Ballistic Missiles

India demonstrated its strategic defence capabilities by successfully test-firing the nuclear-capable Prithvi-II and Agni-I ballistic missiles from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on July 17, 2025. Both tests, conducted under the Strategic Forces Command, validated all operational parameters...

Indian Army Successfully Tests Akash Prime Air Defence System at 15,000 ft in Ladakh

In a major boost to India's indigenous defence capabilities, the Indian Army successfully tested the Akash Prime air defence missile system at over 15,000 feet altitude in Ladakh. This significant trial underscores India’s growing competence in high-altitude warfare and its...

India Acquires GE-F404 Engine to Power Fighter Planes

India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk 1A is set to gain momentum with the delivery of the second GE F404 engine by GE Aerospace to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This development comes amid the Indian Air Force’s (IAF)...

India-Greece Conduct PASSEX to Boost Naval Cooperation

Indian Navy and the Greek Navy (Hellenic Navy) carried out a joint PASSEX (Passing Exercise) near Mumbai in the Arabian Sea. This exercise shows growing defence cooperation between the two countries and helps improve their naval coordination and teamwork. Strengthening...

Indian Army Showcases ‘Prachand Shakti’ in Meerut

Ram Division of the Indian Army held a powerful military demonstration called ‘Prachand Shakti’ at the Kharga Corps Field Training Area in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The event showcased how modern technology like drones, AI systems, and loitering weapons can improve...

India-Australia Defence Ties Grow Stronger with Joint Military Exercise

For the first time ever, India has joined Exercise Talisman Sabre, Australia’s largest bilateral military drill, marking an important moment in India-Australia defence cooperation. The exercise officially began on July 13, 2025, and involves 19 nations, including the United States....

DRDO, IAF Successfully Test Astra Missile from Su-30 MKI

On July 11, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully test-fired the indigenous Astra missile from a Su-30 MKI fighter jet off the Odisha coast. The Astra, fitted with a Radio Frequency...