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India is now the world’s 4th-highest defence spender, overtaking Russia

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, India’s defence spending has risen because of heightened tensions with China & Pakistan.

Can’t hide a jet when even a motorcycle crash is reported: Pakistan on F-16 controversy

Pakistan reiterated its stand that India shooting down one of its F-16 jets in February is false.

Modi govt starts process to pick new IAF chief, could opt for merit over seniority

Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa, the incumbent IAF chief, retires 30 September. There are 5 IAF officers in contention to succeed him.

Black box of IAF Mi-17 that crashed in Kashmir 27 Feb missing, villagers may have stolen it

Top IAF officers told ThePrint that the black box had been missing since the Mi-17 crashed in Budgam on 27 February.

India slipped further behind China under Modi govt

China has outspent India on defence, implemented sweeping military & diplomatic reforms & built strategic infrastructure in India’s backyard.

Army opens ‘risky’ roles for women but Indian Navy won’t have women sailors anytime soon

Indian Navy is examining ways to induct women sailors, but officials say 'infrastructure in not adequate' currently for such a move.

7 military veterans join BJP saying even they have a ‘right to political thought’

The retired officers said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had taken historic decisions in matters of defence and that the country could only flourish under him.

Navy officer killed aboard INS Vikramaditya after fire breaks out in engine room

A naval officer died while carrying out the firefighting efforts aboard INS Vikramaditya, India's only aircraft carrier, in Karnataka's Karwar harbour.

This secret facility is helping China’s navy become a submarine superpower

The PLAN’s Submarine Academy is located in Qingdao, and seems equipped to train sailors for whatever situation crops up in submarine warfare.

Untold story of an IAF Canberra & its crew, 60 years before Wing Commander Abhinandan’s MiG

The 27 February dogfight has many similarities with an incident with Pakistan 60 years ago, only the Indian pilots then were blindsided.

On Camera

China activates ‘freedom in Tibet’ propaganda triggered by US-Dalai Lama meet in Dharamshala

India has avoided using the so-called Tibet card in the past but even this issue isn't off the table now as New Delhi works with the US to address the China factor.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.