India’s Project 75 Alpha: Nuclear-Powered Submarines to Rule the Indian Ocean by 2032 DefenceNiti India’s #1 Defence News | Strategy, Technology, Careers Home News Technology Careers About India’s Project 75 Alpha: Nuclear-Powered Submarines to Rule the Indian Ocean by 2032 By DefenceNiti Editorial Team | October 13, 2025 India’s Project 75 Alpha, a ₹1.2 lakh […]
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India’s Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM) Program: Dominating the Indian Ocean by 2029 India’s Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM) Program, spearheaded by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is set to redefine maritime warfare with a 400-800 km range missile capable of sinking enemy vessels at Mach 2.5-3. With a ₹12,000 crore investment and 85% indigenous
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In a pivotal advancement for India’s underwater warfare capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is accelerating the integration of its indigenous Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system into the Scorpene-class submarines under Project 75. With the energy module slated for completion by December 2025, integration trials in a dedicated hull section will commence shortly thereafter,
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Top 5 Defence Startups Shaping India’s Military Future (2025 Edition) India’s journey towards military self-reliance is defined by dramatic technological leaps—and at the heart of this transformation are its cutting-edge defence startups. These trailblazers are delivering everything from drones and AI surveillance to specialized anti-drone weaponry, making a real impact on the field and for
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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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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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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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Weekly Defence News Summary | Aug 12–19, 2025 This week witnessed several significant developments in India’s defence sector and around the world. From major naval inductions to international defence collaborations, here are the highlights. India Commissions INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri On August 16, the Indian Navy commissioned two advanced stealth frigates — INS Udaygiri
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Weekly Defence News Summary: July 29 – August 4, 2025 Published: August 6, 2025 India-first defence highlights followed by key international developments. This week at a glance This week saw naval induction, progress in indigenous fighter exports, infrastructure upgrades along the northern border, and major international moves in drones and carrier programs. Below are the
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A Soviet hull. An Indian heart. INS Vikramaditya is the carrier that turned a page for the Indian Navy. Its journey is bold. Its mission is clear. From Admiral Gorshkov to Vikramaditya The ship began as Admiral Gorshkov, a Kiev-class carrier. India signed the refit and acquisition deal in 2004. A complex rebuild followed at
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