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Paras Defence bets on advanced chip packaging with new semiconductor arm

The group is also building an OSAT facility. This is in view of a larger plan to create a hub for chiplet integration and advanced system-in-package technologies.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

India’s Strike Corps to be split into Integrated Battle Groups—govt approves 1st in China-focused 17 MSC

IBGs are envisioned as agile, brigade-sized formations having integrated elements of all arms depending on the operational terrain it is set up for.

Army chief says India, China carried out ‘readjustment’ of troops. ‘Trying to increase trust factor’

While both India and China have carried out disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, the process of de-escalation is still under discussion & has not been agreed upon.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

Suspected Pakistan drones sighted along LoC in J&K’s Naushera-Rajouri sector

The development prompted the Indian Army to undertake counter-unmanned aerial systems measures.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

On Camera

Telangana govt must look to Delhi for lessons in managing a metro

The Telangana government, which has still not even fully absorbed the TGSRTC, is now going to take over the Hyderabad metro rail. Expectations are not high.

Investors eye Union Budget to unlock gains in state companies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government may ramp up share sales in the fiscal year starting April 1 to offset a slowdown in revenue growth.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.