Defence

  • K9 Vajra vs M109 Paladin: Self-Propelled Howitzers Face-off

    In modern warfare, self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) serve as vital artillery platforms, combining mobility, firepower, and rapid deployment. Two of the most well-known SPHs in service today are the K9 Vajra-T, operated by India, and the M109A7 Paladin, a mainstay of...

    Last updated on May 19th, 2025 02:17 pm
  • Scorpene vs Type 209 Submarines: Modern Submarine Warfare

    Submarines play a critical role in modern naval warfare, offering stealth, strategic strike capability, and deterrence. Two well-known classes of conventional diesel-electric submarines are the Scorpene-class, developed by France, and the Type 209-class, developed by Germany. Both are widely exported...

    Last updated on May 19th, 2025 12:24 pm
  • Sukhoi Su-57 vs Chengdu J-20: Russia vs China Air Power

    In the evolving landscape of modern aerial warfare, stealth fighters have become the cornerstone of air superiority strategies. Two of the most prominent non-Western fifth-generation fighter jets—Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 and China’s Chengdu J-20—represent a significant leap in the capabilities of...

    Last updated on May 19th, 2025 10:53 am
  • Arjun Mk1A vs T-90 Bhishma: Best Indian Main Battle Tank?

    India's armored corps forms a crucial element of its land warfare strategy, and at the forefront of this capability are two impressive main battle tanks (MBTs): the Arjun Mk1A, an indigenous design, and the T-90 Bhishma, a customized version of...

    Last updated on May 17th, 2025 02:27 pm
  • BrahMos vs Tomahawk: Which is the Superior Cruise Missile?

    Cruise missiles have become essential assets in modern warfare, allowing nations to execute precision strikes from significant distances without exposing manned aircraft to enemy defenses. Two of the most iconic cruise missiles in the world today are the BrahMos, developed...

    Last updated on May 17th, 2025 12:38 pm
  • DRDO Develops Indigenous Polymeric Membrane for Desalination

    In a significant stride towards technological self-reliance, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Kanpur-based lab DMSRDE, has successfully developed a high-pressure nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane for sea water desalination. The innovation caters to operational requirements of the...

    Last updated on May 16th, 2025 12:11 pm
  • What is the HIMARS Rocket System? A Modern Artillery Game-Changer

    In a powerful show of self-defence capabilities, Taiwan recently conducted its first live-firing of the U.S.-supplied HIMARS, the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, amid escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. This move highlights Taiwan’s growing emphasis on precision strike capabilities...

    Last updated on May 16th, 2025 11:27 am
  • F-22 Raptor vs Rafale: A Detailed Fighter Jet Comparison

    The F-22 Raptor and the Dassault Rafale are two of the most capable fighter aircraft in the world, developed by the United States and France, respectively. While both are designed for air superiority, they serve different strategic purposes and operate...

    Last updated on May 15th, 2025 04:12 pm
  • How Many Rafales in India: Current Strength, Future Plans, and Public Interest

    India’s acquisition of Rafale fighter jets has significantly boosted the combat capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and is now also expanding to the Indian Navy. This article explores how many Rafale jets India currently has, what’s been ordered,...

    Last updated on May 15th, 2025 04:05 pm
  • India Successfully Tests Bhargavastra: Indigenous System to Counter Drone Swarms

    India has successfully test-fired Bhargavastra, an indigenous advanced weapon system designed to counter the increasing threat of drone swarms in modern warfare. Developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), Bhargavastra integrates hard-kill and soft-kill technologies, allowing precise targeting and...

    Last updated on May 15th, 2025 01:03 pm