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Topic: Defence

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

China’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, says US defence official

Satellite images from Planet Labs from June appear to show cranes at Wuchang shipyard, where the nuclear-powered attack submarine would have been docked.

Navy chief Dinesh Tripathi flags ‘belligerent bullying’ in South China Sea, without naming China

Delivering a lecture in New Delhi, Dinesh Tripathi says niche and disruptive technologies are now changing the character of warfare.

Germany’s TKMS with MDL or Spain’s Navantia with L&T? Navy set to decide who will make 6 new submarines

The first submarine under P75I is to be delivered in 7 years from the date of contract signing. So, if a contract is inked tomorrow, the first submarine will come by 2031 earliest.

Defence ministry clears 10 proposals worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore, aircraft & radars to be procured

Proposals cleared by DAC chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to enhance country's defence preparedness.

Bangladesh protests have implications for India. New Delhi must engage at military level

There is concern about potential spillover effects of the Bangladesh protests into India, particularly in the Northeastern states. India needs to closely monitor the situation to prevent any cross-border implications.

SOSA done, India & US now aim for RDP. A look at these two critical defence agreements

SOSA was signed on the sidelines of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s ongoing visit to America. RDP, which will be legally binding, is next step.

PM Modi’s Ukraine visit is not just about geopolitics. India wants to upgrade its warships

As Modi and Zelenskyy discuss bilateral and multilateral cooperation, there is a strong possibility that they will explore ways to deepen industrial and defence ties.

What next for US-India defence? Strategic priorities for Modi 3.0, new White House leadership

In Modi's third term, and with bipartisan support for the US-India relationship in America, growth is anticipated in defence collaboration.

Indian Army is not a job guarantee scheme—8 big reasons to support Agnipath

The United States Army enlists many short-term personnel, with initial contracts ranging from two to six years. The Israeli Defense Forces, on the other hand, rely on a conscription model.

On Camera

People of Assam, we’ll fight to the end until it’s victory for us: Nehru during Chinese invasion

On 19 November 1962, PM Jawaharlal Nehru addressed the people of Assam in a radio address and spoke of the resolve against Chinese attack, saying India won't tolerate this invasion.

BJP MPs go full throttle against Trump even as govt hails enduring India-US ties amid tariff tension

New Delhi: While the Indian government has made a measured response to the 25 percent trade tariff imposed by Donald Trump, many in the BJP...

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.