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Saturday, November 29, 2025
TopicDefence Technology

Topic: Defence Technology

What is Akashteer & why it’s dubbed as ‘hell for Pakistan’s air adventures’

Akashteer was jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).

How India’s 1st stealth technology created at IIT-Kanpur promises big boost to defence capabilities

Anālakṣhya Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System, a camouflage tech, could help dodge satellite detection & provide protection from missiles. It also promises non-military applications.

Army identifies 16 tech clusters for modernisation, to also induct domain specialists

The Army has decided to recruit domain specialists for Information Technology, cyber, information warfare and linguistics in its Education Corps.

Gaza, Ukraine being fought on techno-battlefields. Indian military is 3 decades behind

My assessment is that the Indian armed forces are adopting emerging technologies for incremental change and not transformation—which is the need of the hour.

Could Stryker & Javelin deals hit defence atmanirbharta? Not if we play our cards right

As India and the US negotiate co-producing Stryker infantry combat vehicles and Javelin missiles, it’s raising questions about implications for indigenous weapon systems.

Hyderabad firm develops AI-powered system to counter hostile drones, takes it to armed forces

Hyderabad’s Grene Robotics claims 'Indrajaal' Counter Unmanned Aircraft System detects, identifies, and neutralises drone threats in real-time and can bolster military capabilities.

Modi has signed the defence deals with US. Now DRDO, private sectors must deliver

Without the govt enabling the public and private sectors, the deals signed between Modi and Biden won't realise their potential in strengthening India’s military power.

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.

Innovative disruption is the future of arms race and India has a bright chance at excelling

In the arms race, India can’t race ahead. Catching up is its best bet.

On Camera

No country built rare earths resilience alone. India must take lessons from Japan, Taiwan

Ventures by Japan, South Korea and Taiwan illustrate how the race for REE security is accelerating, powered by both geopolitical tension and industrial strategy.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.