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Israeli, Indian defence officials discuss evolving situation in West Asia

Israeli, Indian defence officials discuss evolving situation in West Asia

No more monopoly: High-stakes contest for 5th-gen fighter begins, private players to take on HAL

Duration of contract for development to certification of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) shall not exceed eight years.

Trump factor looms large as Canada pledges 2% of GDP on defence spending by end of fiscal year

With only one seaworthy submarine and less than half its maritime and land vehicles operational, Canada has made this major announcement ahead of the G7 and NATO summits.

Quantum startup QuBeats wins Rs 25 crore govt grant to build GPS-free navigation for Indian Navy

GPS denial a real and growing threat, especially in contested zones, but the Earth itself offers a solution, says Mallikarjun Karra, one of the founders.

Operation Sindoor: How Rafales, Pakistani J-10s & lots of propaganda moved global defence markets

New Delhi: The impact of Operation Sindoor extended far beyond the battlefield as aerial battles continued in the stock markets. After India carried out...

First migrant tried for entering new military zone on US-Mexico border acquitted

The acquittal by federal jury in Texas marks a legal challenge to the Trump administration's plan to raise penalties for illegal crossings.

Ukraine’s Op Spider’s Web shows novel drone tactics, offers lessons for India’s modern warfare

The overall effect of Op Spider’s Web was enhanced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's televised address. It was a masterclass in strategic communication.

Estonia courting India with eye on strategic tech ties, from robotics to cybersecurity & AI

The Baltic nation has built a robust digital ecosystem, which in turn has strengthened its cybersecurity infra. It has also significantly increased investment in its defence sector.

Threats to India are not over. Why it must build fortress-like defences

India should transform itself into Sindoor Durg, an impenetrable fortress, safe from multi-domain threats emanating from land, sea, air or cyberspace.

MHA asks states, UTs to invoke emergency procurement powers under Civil Defence Rules

The communication urges states to invoke Section 11, granting emergency procurement powers to respective Directors of Civil Defence for the protection of people & property during a hostile attack.

On Camera

India can’t fight Trump tariffs with emotion. Smart talks, sector relief, reforms are key

India must reduce its overdependence on the US by cultivating alternative markets—concluding the EU FTA, advancing the UK deal, and exploring entry into the CPTPP, the open, rules-based bloc of Japan, Korea, and Australia.

Amid Trump’s tariff bombs, India’s business with America surged while imports from Russia dipped 10%

As India-Russia trade decreases, India's April-July exports to the US this year increased by 21% compared to last year & imports from the US grew by 12%.

China pushes for separation of border issue from larger bilateral ties at 24th round of talks with India

New Delhi: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Tuesday pushed for a “dual-track” progress for ties with India, separating economic ties from the boundary question,...

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?