India is looking to take its shipbuilding ambitions to the next level, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calling for Indian shipyards to become globally competitive in terms of quality, cost, technology and delivery. Speaking at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam on October 6, Singh said India must move beyond simply meeting its own requirements and develop the capability to serve international markets as well. The Defence Minister emphasised that self-relian

A joint security operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district has resulted in the killing of a Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist identified as Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa, also known by aliases including Fauzi Musa and Asif Fauji. The operation took place in the higher reaches of Yousmarg after security forces received specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the area. Moosa had emerged as a key LeT operative in the investigation into th

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said India will not tolerate nuclear blackmail or allow terrorism to undermine its national security. Addressing the News18 DEFCON 2026 event in New Delhi, Singh highlighted Operation Sindoor as an important demonstration of India’s military preparedness and stressed that the country’s security strategy must combine diplomatic engagement with strong defence capabilities. Singh emphasised that India remains committed to peace and diplomacy bu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasised that peace cannot be sustained simply through the fear of war and that nations must maintain credible defence capabilities to protect their sovereignty and security. Speaking at DefCon 2026 in New Delhi, Singh said India does not favour war but must remain prepared to respond to threats when necessary. “A peace which comes from fear of war is condemnable; a war that is fought for peace is essential,” Singh said, underlining the im

Two terrorists were killed during an overnight counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, where security forces launched a coordinated action following intelligence inputs about the presence of suspected terrorists. The operation, codenamed Operation Sohan, was conducted by the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). According to the Army, the operation began during the intervening nigh

India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its military capabilities, with the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, giving in-principle approval to capital acquisition proposals worth around ₹1.10 lakh crore for the Indian Armed Forces. The approvals cover a broad range of equipment for the Army, Navy and Air Force, including advanced helicopters, surveillance radars, electronic warfare systems, mobility platforms a

Russia is offering India two of its most advanced systems: the S-500 Prometheus air-and-missile defence network and the Su-57 Felon fifth-generation fighter. The pitch followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on 31 August and comes ahead of another meeting in New Delhi around the BRICS summit. India is strengthening air defence and combat aviation while expanding domestic programmes such as Project Kusha and the Advanced Medium

India has taken another important step in strengthening its defence manufacturing capabilities with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, to explore the co-production of Javelin anti-tank missiles in India. The agreement comes shortly after India finalised a deal with the United States to procure Javelin systems for the Indian Army. Under the new MoU,

The Indian Army has intensified surveillance along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir after multiple suspected Pakistani drones were detected in the Rajouri and Poonch sectors. The sightings, reported during the night in forward border areas, triggered an immediate military response as troops engaged the unmanned aerial vehicles and launched large-scale search operations to prevent any possible infiltration or security breach. The incident comes amid continued effor

India's drive towards defence self-reliance received a significant boost after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the transfer of technologies developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for all conventional missile systems to Indian defence companies. The decision will allow qualified domestic manufacturers to produce advanced missile systems within the country, strengthening India's indigenous defence ecosystem and enhancing its strategic capa

More than a year after Operation Sindoor, the military confrontation between India and Pakistan continues to generate competing claims. A new documentary has now brought renewed attention to Pakistan’s portrayal of the conflict, particularly claims that it emerged victorious under Field Marshal Asim Munir. The documentary revisits the events of May 2025 and questions whether Pakistan’s post-conflict narrative reflects the broader military picture. While Islamabad has repeated

In the aftermath of a major terrorist attack on Indian soil, the country’s highest political and security leadership faced a familiar yet high-stakes challenge. Cross-border terrorism had once again claimed innocent lives, and the long-standing shadow of nuclear signalling from across the border raised questions about the limits of a conventional response. What followed was a carefully considered process of assessment and decision-making that reshaped India’s approach to dete

The Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Gyanendra Pratap Singh, has assured personnel of the force's unwavering support while urging them to carry out their duties without fear. His remarks come amid the ongoing discussion over the alleged use of plastic pellet rounds during the recent anti-NEET paper leak protests in Delhi. Addressing officers and jawans during the CRPF Investiture Ceremony, Singh said personnel should never hesitate while performing

In a transformative step towards enhancing self-reliance in defence, the Indian government is preparing to open the strategic missile sector to private Indian companies. This policy shift represents one of the most significant reforms in the country’s defence industrial ecosystem, traditionally dominated by public sector undertakings. The move aims to scale up production, foster innovation, and meet both domestic requirements and growing international interest. Image Used For

Adani Defence & Aerospace has taken a significant step forward in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing capabilities by laying the foundation for South Asia’s largest private-sector missile ecosystem in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. With a planned investment of ₹2,500 crore, the project aims to create a fully integrated facility that spans the complete missile manufacturing value chain — from raw materials to mission-ready systems. This development marks a historic

In a significant step towards enhancing national security, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals valued at approximately ₹52,000 crore. These approvals encompass advanced weapon systems and platforms designed to bolster the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, particularly in the domains of air defence, counter-drone warfare, an

As he nears the end of his distinguished tenure as Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi has shared valuable insights into the Indian Army’s strategic priorities, operational experiences, and ongoing modernisation efforts. In an exclusive interview, he emphasised the transformative impact of Operation Sindoor and the growing importance of advanced technologies in shaping the battlefield of tomorrow. The photograph shows Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi. (P

In a moving gesture of national gratitude, the Indian government has officially disclosed the identities of six military personnel who sacrificed their lives during Operation Sindoor. This marks the first time their names have been made public, allowing the country to honour them openly. Their names have been inscribed in the Roll of Honour at the National War Memorial in New Delhi, ensuring their legacy of courage and service remains etched in the nation’s memory forever. Un

India's defence manufacturing sector has achieved a significant landmark, with annual production touching a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26. This robust performance underscores the country's steady progress towards greater self-reliance in defence capabilities. The figure represents a 15.6% increase from ₹1.54 lakh crore in the previous fiscal year and more than doubles the output recorded in FY21. Over the longer term, production has nearly quadrupled s

In a significant advancement for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on June 15, 2026. The test was carried out from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha, using a mobile articulated launcher. This achievement marks another step forward in enhancing the nation’s long-range precision stri