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Russia wants to build P75I submarines, says India needs better vessels than Scorpene

Russia among 4 countries in the running for P751 project, which is part of a 30-yr plan to construct 18 conventional and 6 nuclear-powered submarines.

Payment hurdle fixed, Russia to build two stealth frigates for Indian Navy

The 2 advanced Talwar-class frigates are being built under a US$ 2.5 billion deal, with 2 more to be built in India’s Goa Shipyard with Russian help.

Amethi factory expected to begin making Russian AK-203 rifles this year for Indian Army

AK-203 is one of the most modern assault rifles from the stable of Kalashnikov Concern, which manufactures the famous AK-series rifles.

Worried about leaks, Indian Army asks personnel to avoid large groups on WhatsApp

The directive, issued by the DGMO, aims to curb pilferage of information from Indian Army personnel, because ‘enemy agencies’ could access it.

India, Russia agree on new payment mode for S-400 deal to get around US sanctions

India will soon pay Russia the first installment for S-400 Triumf air defence system. The delivery of the first system will be done within two years of this payment.

INS Vikrant will be delivered by 2021, fighter jet trials soon after that, Navy says

Top naval officer says construction of the indigenous aircraft carrier, at the Cochin Shipyard, is progressing at a 'brisk pace'.

Not just Vicky Kaushal as Sam Manekshaw, here’s why Indian films goof up on military uniforms

Army veteran Lt Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) pointed out on Twitter that Vicky Kaushal’s uniform in a promotional image had badges in the wrong colour.

Indian Army to buy American howitzer ammunition for use along LoC

The Excalibur artillery ammunition is being purchased under emergency procurement to be war-ready in post-Pulwama attack-like situations.

The ‘tyranny’ of IPS officers over us will now end, say CAPF officers

PM Narendra Modi’s government finally granted the status of an organised cadre services to the Central Armed Police Forces, ending many years of humiliation.

Customs duty relief offers sole Budget cheer for Army, Navy and IAF

In her maiden Budget, Nirmala Sitharaman has exempt the armed forces from paying customs duty on import of defence equipment.

On Camera

Tariffs, chips, and China — how Trump’s trade playbook affects India

Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?