Indian Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Missiles: Extending Aerial Combat Reach Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missiles are a transformative class of air-to-air weapons designed to engage targets at distances greater than the pilot’s visual range—typically over 20 nautical miles (37 km). These missiles provide a critical advantage in modern aerial warfare by allowing fighters to detect, […]
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Operation Sindoor 2025: Inside India’s Modern-Day Deterrence By DefenceNiti Desk Introduction In May 2025, India stunned the world with Operation Sindoor—a swift, precise, and high-tech response to one of the decade’s deadliest terror attacks. As the dust settles, DefenceNiti unpacks the full story: what triggered Operation Sindoor, the bold tactics, the technology that made headlines,
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Explore S-400’s success in Operation Sindoor 2025, India’s air defence triumph. Introduction: Operation Sindoor Marks a New Era for India’s Air Defence In May 2025, India showcased its growing air defence prowess with Operation Sindoor, a landmark exercise where the S-400 Triumf system successfully intercepted hostile drones and low-flying missiles along the western border. Dubbed
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How Tejas Mk-1A deliveries in October 2025 mark IAF’s revival post-MiG-21 retirement. Explore India’s air force modernization. Image: Tejas Mk-1A in action, symbolizing India’s indigenous aviation resurgence. Introduction: The End of an Era for the MiG-21 – India’s ‘Flying Coffin’ Takes Its Last Flight On September 26, 2025, at the Chandigarh Air Force Station, the
Rise of Unmanned Aerial Systems: Drones in Indian Defence India is witnessing a dramatic transformation in the realm of military technology, with unmanned aerial systems (UAS)—popularly known as drones—becoming the linchpin of its future-ready defence ecosystem. Benefiting from policy support, indigenous innovation, and operational learnings from recent conflicts, the Indian military’s advances in stealth UAVs
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Directed Energy Weapons in Indian Defence: The Future of High-Tech Warfare Imagine a battlefield where missiles, drones, and enemy surveillance systems are neutralized at the speed of light. No explosions, no ammunition, just a precise beam of energy. Welcome to the world of Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) — a game-changer in modern Indian defence. What
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Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) in India: How India Acquires its Military Arsenal Introduction India’s military modernization depends on the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP), a multi-layered process guiding how equipment enters service—from fighter jets in the sky to submarines in the ocean. Updated periodically by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), DAP ensures transparency, promotes Make in
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AI and Quantum Computing in Indian Military Applications India is moving from adoption to innovation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing are being integrated into the armed forces — from AI-driven ISR to quantum-secure communications — reshaping strategy, operations and defence industry priorities. AI in the Indian Defence Ecosystem Artificial Intelligence is no longer a
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Anant Shastra: India’s Next-Gen Mobile Air Defence System The Indian Army is set to enhance its air defence capabilities with the induction of the Anant Shastra surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, a significant advancement in indigenous defence technology. This system, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
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India’s Defence Technology Transformation India’s defence sector is undergoing rapid technological progress, powered by indigenous innovation, private sector growth, and ambitious reforms under the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative. Key Innovations & Areas of Progress Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI is integrated across multiple defence applications. From faster intelligence gathering and predictive analytics to autonomous weapons, AI reduces
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