Defence
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Drones vs Manned Aircraft: The Future of Aerial Combat
The world of aerial warfare is undergoing a revolution. With rapid advancements in drone technology, the question arises — will unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) eventually replace manned aircraft in combat, or will both continue to share the skies? Understanding the...
Last updated on July 29th, 2025 01:18 pm -
India–Singapore Joint Military Exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra 2025’
India and Singapore commenced the joint military exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra 2025’ in the desert region of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, with a focus on enhancing combat interoperability, especially in urban warfare and counter-terrorism. The exercise underscores the deepening strategic partnership between the...
Last updated on July 26th, 2025 11:02 am -
DRDO Successfully Test-Fires Drone-Launched Missile ULPGM-V3
India has made a significant leap in indigenous defence capabilities with the successful flight trials of the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This marks an important milestone in India's efforts toward...
Last updated on July 25th, 2025 01:16 pm -
Meet ‘Samudra Prachet’ The Game-Changing Pollution Control Vessel!
In a major step towards strengthening India’s maritime environmental protection framework, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched ‘Samudra Prachet’, the final of two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs), on July 23, 2025, at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL). This vessel will...
Last updated on July 24th, 2025 11:20 am -
Indian Army Inducts First Batch of Apache Helicopters from the United States
The Indian Army has officially received its first batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters from the United States. This induction marks a significant step in enhancing the Army Aviation Corps’ operational firepower and aligns with India's broader defense modernization agenda....
Last updated on July 23rd, 2025 10:56 am -
IAF to Retire MiG-21 Jets by September 2025: End of Era
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will retire the iconic MiG-21 fighter jets by September 2025, ending their six-decade-long service in India's military aviation. These jets, once the backbone of the IAF, are being phased out amid concerns over safety and...
Last updated on July 23rd, 2025 10:48 am -
India Taps Global Satellite Firms to Boost Military Surveillance
In a strategic move to strengthen real-time surveillance and military preparedness, the Indian government has initiated talks with global commercial satellite imagery providers. This follows intelligence reports that China supported Pakistan with live satellite inputs during Operation Sindoor in May...
Last updated on July 21st, 2025 01:31 pm -
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...
Last updated on July 19th, 2025 10:35 am -
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...
Last updated on July 18th, 2025 11:49 am -
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...
Last updated on July 18th, 2025 10:48 am