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All about INS Tamal, the last overseas-built frigate set to guard India’s western waters

Although built abroad, the Indian Navy's warship incorporates at least 26% homegrown components, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. It will be commissioned on 1 July.

IAF lost ‘some’ jets in Op Sindoor over political constraint to not hit military—Indian Defence Attaché

The remark made earlier this month by Defence Attaché to Indonesia has sparked a row as Oppn seeks answers. Indian Embassy in Indonesia says remarks 'quoted out of context'.

Parag Jain, seasoned intelligence officer with key role in Op Sindoor, is new R&AW chief

A 1989-batch IPS officer of Punjab cadre, Jain has previously worked in Canada & Sri Lanka. He was one of the key officers in J&K amid abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

‘Hydraulic snag’ keeps UK’s F-35 grounded in Kerala, puts spotlight on stealth jet’s track record

The episode underlines broader delays, sustainment issues flagged in US oversight reports. A large team has been flown in from the UK. to assess & service the grounded fighter.

Is Pakistan getting China’s J-35A stealth fighter next year? No, says its defence minister

Reports had suggested that China would supply the fighter jets to Pakistan Air Force by 2026. Asif’s comments indicate no formal agreement exists between the countries for the acquisition.

On SCO sidelines, Russia assures Rajnath of delivery schedule of remaining S-400 batteries

Each S-400 battery comprises long-range radar, a command post vehicle, target acquisition radar and two battalions of launchers—each battalion has eight launchers.

‘Won’t hesitate to hit terror epicentres’—Rajnath Singh at SCO meet attended by Pakistan defence minister

Speaking at SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in China’s Qingdao, the Indian defence minister said the Resistance Front, which claimed responsibility for Pahalgam, is a proxy of LeT.

Safran to set up Rafale engine maintenance & repair facility in Hyderabad, 1st outside France

The facility will have a capacity of 600+ modules per year and will help meet the strong growth of M88 maintenance activities worldwide.

Reliance Defence bags Rs 600 crore export order from Germany’s Rheinmetall

New Delhi: Reliance Defence Limited (Reliance Defence), promoted by Reliance Infrastructure Limited, announced Wednesday it has secured an export order worth Rs 600 crore...

MoD signs 13 contracts worth nearly Rs 2,000 crore to beef up Army’s counter-terrorism capabilities

Ministry of Defence says the contracts were concluded through the emergency procurement drive to facilitate the rapid induction of critical equipment.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.