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.
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.
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.
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.
A quarter of a century ago, the Pakistan Army was at one of its lowest points after getting defeated from a winning position. But it has now returned to centre stage despite severe political setbacks.
In terms of pure numbers, the total defence budget for 2024-25 stands at Rs 6,21,940 crore as against Rs 6.23 lakh crore in the revised estimates for the last fiscal.
Air Marshal A.P. Singh's remarks came in the backdrop of severe crunch in IAF's fighter fleet and delay in the delivery schedule of indigenous Tejas aircraft.
There was a painful recalibration of dog-human relationships in 18th century Britain—any dog, except for the owned, leashed pet, lost its right to exist. They brought this mindset to India.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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