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Pannun case: Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot

Indian national, who admitted to working at the direction of a serving Indian government intelligence operative, faces sentencing in May this year. Read More
 
 

Army seeks drone catchers as low-signature aerial threats mount

The MoD has issued an information request for a drone-catcher system for the Army, to address a capability gap exposed during Op Sindoor. Read More
 
 

HAL to supply 8 Dornier aircraft to Indian Coast Guard

In a significant move to enhance maritime domain awareness and strengthen aerial patrol capabilities along India’s coastline, the Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹2,312 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). Read More
 
 

Exercise Khanjar between India and Kyrgyzstan underway

The Indian Army and the Kyrgyz Armed Forces are currently participating in the 13th edition of the joint military exercise Khanjar at Missamari in Assam, aimed at enhancing defence cooperation, interoperability and tactical synergy between the elite forces of both nations. Read More
 
 

DAC greenlights proposals to acquire 114 Rafale fighters, 6 P-8I aircraft

The decisions, estimated to be collectively worth ₹3.25–₹3.60 lakh crore, signal a deliberate push to close persistent capability gaps in the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. Read More
 
 

Indian Navy eyes cruise missiles for its submarines

The Indian Navy has issued an RFI for land-attack cruise missiles to equip its conventional submarine fleet, including P-75I boats, while DRDO advances its indigenous SLCM programme. Read More
 
 

IG Defence secures patent for fixed-wing tactical UAS

IG Defence has secured a patent for its fixed-wing tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS), marking a significant step in strengthening India’s modern battlefield capabilities across surveillance, precision strike and terminal engagement roles. Read More
 
 

Unfenced Borders: Why prioritize jurisdiction over infrastructure?

In this op-ed, former BSF Commandant RC Sharma contends that expanding BSF jurisdiction to 50km without completing border fencing is security theatre that damages federal relations while leaving India's borders vulnerable. Read More
 
 

sā Ladakh Biennale 2026: The world’s highest art biennale

Conceived as a non-white cube biennale, the sā Ladakh Biennale unfolds at 3600m of altitude across Ladakh’s lived landscapes under the theme ‘Signals from Another Star’, placing regeneration, learning, and ethical engagement at the centre of artistic practice. Read More
 
 

IAF, Thai AF to conduct joint air drills with top jets near Malacca Strait

The Indian Air Force and the Royal Thai Air Force are set to hold a joint exercise near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ strategic Malacca Strait. Read More
 
 

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