A year on from the conflict, Operation Sindoor has led India to adopt a tech-driven military modernisation, while Pakistan has been jolted into mending the cracks in its operational readiness and command structure
As India faces an unprecedented demand for both military and civil helicopters, private firms are tying up with foreign companies to meet it. It could be an important moment for India's ambitions as a self-reliant aerospace base
The conflict in Iran shows the efficacy of inexpensive drones in overwhelming sophisticated air defence systems and drawing them into expensive duels. Taking note, India is pushing for the indigenous production of low-cost, high-impact drones
The Siliguri Corridor, India's vulnerable land link to its Northeast, is under threat from a new Bangladesh-Pakistan-China military-strategic axis. Now, three new army garrisons are ready to meet any hostile action
French firm Safran has been chosen to jointly develop engines for the AMCA stealth fighter jet in india, marking an escalation in its rivalry with America's General Electric, the engine supplier for the Tejas LCA
The Indian Army has ambitious plans to raise specialised drone warfare units equipped with indigenous UAVs. But India's drone industry needs extra support to overcome procedural, financial and technical hurdles
The government is keen on the theatrisation of India's armed forces, but doubts expressed by the IAF chief reflect concerns about the preparation for and rolling out of joint service commands
With declining numbers of fighter jets and China and Turkey offering their stealth aircraft to Pakistan, the Indian Air Force needs fifth generation jets. The choice is between the American F-35 and the Russian Su-57. or more Rafales...
The cyber assets in vital sectors faced concerted attacks by hackers from Pakistan and other nations before, during and after Operation Sindoor. Almost all were repulsed, but India cannot let its guard down
The four-day India-Pakistan conflict showcased modern aerial combat in all its dimensions. The Rafale vs J-10C face-off remains inconclusive, but India's multi-layered air defence system was a clear winner
INS Vikrant's decks will soon have advanced Rafale Marines, promising to blunt the threat from adversaries in the Indo-Pacific
After the US unveils its sixth-gen F-47 and China pushes ahead with prototypes to redefine aerial warfare, India is racing against time to field a fifth-gen stealth fighter and modernise its air force
The use of Chinese-made components in Indian drones being supplied to the army runs the risk of compromising national security through the hacking of data. A concerned military is now tightening regulations
The Indian Air Force battles declining numbers in its fighter aircraft and delays in its indigenous projects as China goes beyond 5th-generation jet technology and Pakistan piggybacks on it to build its own strength
With the Defence Ministry coming out with stricter rules for awarding disability benefits and frequently challenging armed forces tribunal orders, veterans are up in arms and want relief from the government
Organised stealing of military land by land sharks in connivance with corrupt officials endangers national security.
India's big submarine acquisition programme, Project 75 (I), is rolling forward at full steam. With an expanding Chinese submarine fleet extending its reach in the Indian Ocean, it must move faster still
India's military trade with Russia has declined due to increased procurement from the West and emphasis on indigenous material. But with much of its equipment still of Russian origin, New Delhi has to keep up strategic-defence ties with Moscow too
Feedback on the military recruitment scheme from various stakeholders has suggested several changes. With the issue exacting a heavy electoral cost too, Modi 3.0 is considering how to make it better
The Cabinet Committee on Security has flagged off the prototype development and testing stage of India's indigenous fifth generation stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). Slated to be in production from 2035, it would make the IAF battle-ready for the future
