S400&SU57

India’s S-400 and Su-57E Airpower Matrix—Rumors, Leaks & Geopolitical Chess

In the corridors of South Block and among international defence watchers, few topics are generating as much quiet debate as India’s rumored plans to deepen its air dominance with a potent S-400 and Su-57E combination. Officially, the Indian Air Force continues to focus on the deployment of five S-400 Triumph systems—three already operational, deployed along […]

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Pralay Missile Accomplishes Key Trials: India Unveils Next-Gen Deterrence

In a significant boost to India’s cross-service deterrence, DRDO announced the successful completion of two critical flight trials for its Pralay quasi-ballistic missile. These tests—one at minimum, one at maximum range—have proven the system’s full envelope, paving the way for its induction into the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The Pralay, with its precision strike

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DRDO and Indian Armed Forces Fast-Track Innovations to Counter Low-Cost Threats

DRDO’s Next-Gen Systems: India’s Answer to Asymmetric Threats The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in partnership with India’s military, is accelerating 28 forward-looking indigenous systems to counteract low-cost asymmetric threats. Among these are laser-guided bombs, anti-drone munitions, and modular swarm-defense platforms, representing game-changing tactics for a rapidly evolving battlespace. Placeholder: DRDO’s indigenous defence systems

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Indian Armed Forces Depart for Multilateral Exercise ZAPAD 2025 in Russia

In an era marked by shifting alliances and global uncertainty, India’s dispatch of a 65-member contingent for the multilateral Exercise ZAPAD 2025 in Russia signals far more than routine military cooperation. This exercise arrives at a time when the world’s attention is fixed on joint operational readiness against evolving hybrid threats, and New Delhi’s choice

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Operation SINDOOR: India’s Decisive Strike and the Birth of a New Red Line

A symbolic view of Pahalgam, where tragedy struck in April 2025. When the sun set over the tranquil Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, few imagined the horror lurking in the shadows. An assault by Pakistan-backed terrorists shattered lives and sent shockwaves across India: 26 innocents, including newlyweds and elderly pilgrims, gunned down

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INS Vikrant and BrahMos Missiles Redefining India’s Defence Power

Major Modernisation Milestones: INS Vikrant and BrahMos Missiles Redefining India’s Defence Power India’s defence landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, marked by milestones that reflect both technological progress and growing self-reliance. Two icons stand out in this journey—INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, and the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. Both represent the essence of

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Indigenous Defence Manufacturing

Indigenous Defence Manufacturing: The Atmanirbhar Bharat Push Hook: India’s quest for self-reliance in defence is rewriting the rules of military innovation. Can India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” vision transform the nation from the world’s leading arms importer into a global defence exporter? Introduction India’s journey from dependence on foreign arms suppliers to building its own cutting-edge military

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Modernisation of India’s Defence Forces

Modernisation of India’s Defence Forces: Forging a Future-Ready Military Imagine an India where next-generation jets silently patrol the skies, hypersonic missiles safeguard every border, and a soldier’s helmet is powered by artificial intelligence. This is not a distant dream—this is the new reality being shaped by the ongoing modernisation of India’s defence forces. Introduction India

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India’s Missile Arsenal: Powering the Tri-Services into the Future

DefenceNiti • Analysis India’s Missile Arsenal: Powering the Tri-Services into the Future India’s missile capability is the backbone of its defence strategy. From battlefield precision to long-range deterrence, missiles empower the Army, Navy, and Air Force to protect national interests across land, sea, and air. At the center of this transformation stands the Defence Research

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