The procurement of high-technology legacy weapon systems must be reviewed. In the era of drones, what use does a $100 million Apache attack helicopter have?
Ukrainian officials have reported a sharp rise in Iranian-made Shahed drones used by Russia in the course of a single night, saying it’s vital to develop technology to counter the threat.
India must designate vulnerable areas as ‘no-fly zones’ and treat violations as serious offences under the National Security Act, not as minor civil infractions, with strict penalties enforced.
From jumping onto a moving train to spending sleepless nights, my journey through Jaisalmer revealed the quiet courage that holds India’s border together.
Inducted by India in early 1960s, these systems were upgraded through a series of projects since 2010s. Upgraded 40-mm guns played key role in neutralising the drone attacks.
According to Ukrainian governor Ivan Fedorov, Russian forces conducted at least 10 strikes damaging private homes, tens of high-rise apartment buildings, educational institutions & infrastructure sites.
More than 50 bombs were dropped on the village on 1 September while bullets rained from hill area, local residents say, marking ‘significant escalation’ in ongoing violence in state.
The attack appeared to target an Iranian Air Force base near the city of Isfahan, deep inside the country, but without striking any strategic sites or causing major damage
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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