Tejas Mk-1A Pilot Training: Preparing IAF’s Next Generation for October 17, 2025 Introduction: Tejas Mk-1A Pilot Training – Building IAF’s Future As the Indian Air Force (IAF) gears up for the Tejas Mk-1A maiden flight test on October 17, 2025, from HAL’s Nashik facility, a parallel mission is underway: training the next generation of pilots […]
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DRDO’s Hypersonic Missile ‘Dhvani’: India’s Mach 6 Leap by End-2025 (Image: Conceptual rendering of DRDO’s Dhvani Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV), set for testing by end-2025.) Introduction: Dhvani – DRDO’s Game-Changer in Hypersonic Warfare India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is on the cusp of a strategic breakthrough with Project Dhvani, a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle
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INS Surat: India’s Largest Destroyer – How It Enhances Naval Power in 2025 Introduction: INS Surat – A Pinnacle of Indian Naval Engineering On January 15, 2025, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the Visakhapatnam-class (Project 15B) stealth guided-missile destroyers, in a historic triple commissioning ceremony at Mumbai’s Naval
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Tejas Mk-1A Maiden Flight Test: What It Means for IAF’s Future in 2025 Introduction: The Tejas Mk-1A Takes Flight – A Milestone for Indian Skies On October 17, 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will conduct the maiden flight test of the first Tejas Mk-1A fighter jet from its Nashik facility, marking a pivotal moment in
IAF Squadron Strength 2025: Post-Tejas Mk-1A and S-400 Integration – A Path to Revival Introduction: The IAF’s Squadron Crunch – A Wake-Up Call in 2025 The Indian Air Force (IAF) is at a crossroads in 2025, grappling with a squadron strength of just 29 operational squadrons against a sanctioned 42. This shortfall—exacerbated by the retirement
India has deployed sixty-five armed personnel to the Russia-led Zapad-2025 military exercise, a multi-nation drill in Nizhny Novgorod that tests conventional and counter-terrorism capabilities in emerging-threat scenarios. At a time when China and Russia are advancing joint training and wargaming, India’s involvement serves two core objectives: building operational interoperability and gathering vital insights as the
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A paradigm shift is underway in the Indian military’s operational philosophy. In a landmark announcement, the armed forces revealed plans to create three joint military stations within the year—a major step towards “theatre commands” where Army, Navy, and Air Force assets fuse for seamless, coordinated combat. Why does this matter? Joint commands are the backbone
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In a move that could reshape security dynamics across South Asia and the Gulf, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have inked a sweeping “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s state visit to Riyadh. The pact unambiguously declares: any attack on either nation will be treated as an attack on both, cementing a new
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From September 10 to 13, 2025, the Indian Army has launched a sprawling recruitment rally at the Narangi Military Station, Guwahati, aimed at selecting motivated and talented candidates from the North Eastern states. This rally is a golden opportunity for youth aspiring to serve the nation in various critical roles, from combat to technical and
The Indian Navy is poised to strengthen its maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities with the acquisition of six additional Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft in a deal valued at around $4 billion. A high-level delegation from the US Defense Department and Boeing is scheduled to visit Delhi mid-September 2025 to finalize the agreement after years
