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Topic: Defence

‘Trump wants US defence systems to replace Russian, but India will think long & hard’—Ashley Tellis

In an exclusive chat with ThePrint, the geo-strategic expert highlights Trump’s lack of appreciation for India’s defence needs, adds tariffs will bleed into other parts of ties.

EU excludes procurement from most US, UK & Turkish defence firms through €150 bn defence fund

Looking to reduce reliance on the US, EU will urge its member-states to procure their military equipment from Europe, from European manufacturers.

Russia-Ukraine war shows why Indian Army must integrate drones into its combined arms

Drones are certainly the cheapest and most effective precision-guided munition. However, their impact on the tactical battlefield is evolutionary rather than revolutionary.

World’s top turret-making company to manufacture in India. Signs joint venture for light tanks’ turrets

This will be the first time that Belgium-based John Cockerill Defense will set up a manufacturing facility for turrets outside its country.

Army Air Defence looks to procure surveillance systems for smallest drones, ‘smart ammunition’

New Delhi: The Army Air Defence (AAD) is eyeing a massive upgrade to bolster its counter-unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities. The combat support arm is...

Marseille-Mumbai corridor, nuclear cooperation, AI & defence in focus during Modi’s visit to France

The PM will visit France from 10-12 February for the 6th time during his tenure; will also inaugurate Indian consulate in Marseille.

Pralay, India’s first tactical quasi-ballistic missile, to debut at Republic Day parade 

Pralay was developed according to the specifications and requirements of the Army, which was looking to arm itself on the battlefield with a tactical conventional missile.

MoD inks Rs 1,990 cr deal with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders for plug for DRDO-made AIP system

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd will also integrate AIP on board Kalvari-class submarines. France's Naval Group will integrate electronic heavy-weight torpedoes on board the submarines.

Watch CutTheClutter: Parliamentary defence panel looks at IAF crashes & Army’s spending struggles

In Episode 1577 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta unpacks the latest report of the Standing Committee on Defence.

China says Doval & Wang Yi reached ‘6 points of consensus’ for ‘acceptable package’, India mum

Package harks back to '2005 agreement'. MEA does not formally deny the Chinese claims of consensus, but it is learnt that the readout from China was not a joint statement.

On Camera

Suryakumar Yadav beats Trump’s Gaza plan on Indian TV news. No global event can match cricket

Indian TV channels need not report extensively on war zones. But why don’t they have at least one bulletin of international news each day, prime time?

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.