Defence

DRDL’s Groundbreaking Active Cooled Scramjet Engine Test

The Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based facility under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has made significant strides in developing next-generation hypersonic technology. This advanced technology revolves around the Supersonic Combustion Ramjet (Scramjet), a revolutionary propulsion...

India Tests ‘Bhargavastra’ Micro-Missile for Countering Drone Swarms

India has successfully tested its first indigenous micro-missile system, 'Bhargavastra,' designed to counter swarm drone threats. This development marks a significant milestone in enhancing the nation's defense capabilities against emerging aerial threats. Key Features of the Bhargavastra Micro-Missile System Detection...

INS Mumbai Joins La Perouse 2025

The Indian Navy's guided-missile destroyer, INS Mumbai, is actively participating in the fourth edition of the multinational exercise La Perouse, which commenced on January 16, 2025. This exercise involves nine nations and is being conducted in the strategic waterways of...

Celebrating Naval Civilians: Honoring Excellence

The Indian Navy is celebrating the 'Year of Naval Civilians' on January 17, 2025, at the Dr DS Kothari Auditorium, DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. The event, graced by the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, will highlight the vital contributions of Naval Civilians...

Indian Army Conducts Exercise ‘Devil Strike’

The Indian Armed Forces are set to conduct a major military exercise, Exercise Devil Strike, from January 16 to 19, 2025. The exercise, which is being organized under the leadership of the Indian Army, aims to enhance the combat readiness...

India Unveils ‘Utkash’ as Second Multi-Purpose Vessel

On January 13, 2025, the second of two Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs) built by M/s L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy was launched at the L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli, Chennai. The event was graced by Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary, along...

India Successfully Tests Nag Mk 2 Anti-Tank Missile

India recently conducted successful field evaluation trials of the indigenously developed Nag Mk 2 Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) at Rajasthan’s Pokhran Field Firing Range. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this missile system is part of India’s...

India-U.S. Sonobuoy Production Line Set for 2027

India and the U.S. are set to collaborate on the co-production of sonobuoys, a crucial technology for undersea domain awareness, aimed at enhancing the Indian Navy’s ability to detect submarines. This initiative will involve the final assembly of U.S.-specification sonobuoys...

India-U.S. Collaboration on Sonobuoy Production for Indian Navy

India and the U.S. have entered into a significant partnership for co-producing U.S. sonobuoys to enhance undersea domain awareness (UDA) for the Indian Navy. This move is part of a broader collaboration aimed at improving naval capabilities and tracking submarines...

What is Abdali Missile?

Amid rising tensions in India-Bangladesh relations, Dhaka is reportedly mulling to purchase the Abdali Short Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBMs). What is Abdali Missile? The Abdali (Hatf 2) is a short-range, road-mobile, solid-propellant ballistic missile. It is developed by the Pakistan Space Research Commission...