Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.)

India’s journey toward self-reliance in defense technology has entered a crucial phase. As the nation refines its stealth fighter programs, one of the most sophisticated elements driving performance is not …

India’s 77th Republic Day Parade prominently featured indigenous defence technologies and innovations, underscoring the nation’s strides toward self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The displays on Kartavya Path, combined with …

INSV Kaundinya’s stitched wooden hull is more than a nostalgia project; it is a floating argument that India’s maritime story did not begin with Vasco da Gama and does not …

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Dhruv NG, a next-generation civil multi-role helicopter, completed its successful maiden flight in Bengaluru on December 29, 2025, flagged off by Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan …

India’s K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) does not create the nuclear triad from scratch; rather, it is the technology that finally makes India’s triad credible, survivable and regionally consequential. The …

When India and Brazil signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the maintenance of Scorpene-class submarines and other naval platforms, the announcement drew modest headlines. But the implications …

India’s decision to jointly manufacture HAMMER precision-guided air‑to‑ground weapons with France is both a hard power upgrade and a strategic validation of New Delhi’s defence industrial turn under ‘Make in …

India recently signed a significant $1 billion deal with US aerospace giant General Electric (GE) to procure 113 F404-GE-IN20 jet engines for its indigenous Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets. The …

India and the United States have signed a landmark 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a new era in bilateral military cooperation and strategic convergence. This pact is widely regarded as …

Amid growing turbulence in the Indian Ocean and shifting alliances across the wider Indo-Pacific, the Indian Navy is visibly expanding its maritime reach — from the Mediterranean Sea in the …

The recent inauguration of Tata Advanced Systems Limited’s (TASL) military manufacturing facility in Morocco is not just another line item in the annals of bilateral ties – it’s a tectonic …

The wars of tomorrow will not just be fought with boots on the ground or missiles in the sky—they will be won through the speed, security, and resilience of data. …

The Indian Navy’s participation in the multinational exercise ‘Pacific Reach 2025’ in the South China Sea marks a significant development in both regional security cooperation and India’s global maritime posture. …

India stands at the cusp of a transformative moment on the global stage, poised to empower women peacekeepers in the United Nations while advancing gender parity and leadership with real …

Ajit Doval’s ongoing visit to Russia marks a pivotal moment in India’s foreign policy and strategic positioning. As India’s National Security Adviser, Doval’s Moscow trip is highly significant against a …

In July 2025, the Indian Army announced a sweeping reorganization, signaling the most ambitious modernization drive in decades. Under the shadow of escalating border threats and following the tragic Pahalgam …