INS Sahyadri Docks in Guam: Malabar 2025 Signals Quad’s Ironclad Indo-Pacific Resolve The stealthy silhouette of INS Sahyadri pierced the Northern Pacific horizon on November 9, 2025, docking at Guam for Exercise Malabar 2025—a multilateral naval powerhouse underscoring the Quad’s unyielding commitment to Indo-Pacific stability. Hosted by the US from November 10-18, the drill brings […]
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IGCAR’s FBTR Milestone: 40 Years of Nuclear Innovation Powering India’s Strategic Arsenal The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) at Kalpakkam commemorated a nuclear odyssey on October 18, 2025, marking 40 years since the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) achieved first criticality in 1985. This sodium-cooled, plutonium-uranium fueled pioneer, under the Department of Atomic
DAC’s November Agenda: Indigenous Procurements to Supercharge Army, Navy, and Air Force Modernization The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is set to convene on November 23, 2025, unlocking a barrage of indigenous procurements totaling over ₹50,000 crore to invigorate India’s tri-service capabilities. This high-stakes session prioritizes homegrown systems, from rocket launchers
Indian Navy Bolsters Blue-Water Ambitions: INS Tamal Joins Fleet as SSN Construction Kicks Off The Indian Navy marked a dual triumph on October 18, 2025, with the commissioning of INS Tamal—the second Talwar-class stealth frigate—and the ceremonial groundbreaking for two nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). These milestones amplify the
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is poised to redefine strategic deterrence with the impending inaugural test of its hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV), Dhvani, by the end of 2025. Capable of Mach 21 speeds—exceeding 25,000 km/h—and a range surpassing 5,500 km, this maneuverable powerhouse promises to evade conventional defenses, delivering precision strikes with nuclear
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India plans a new supercarrier. Its name is INS Vishal. This ship will be the largest in the Indian fleet. Moreover, it will bring advanced tech and wider reach. In short, Vishal aims to change India’s naval posture in the Indo-Pacific. Background and Purpose The carrier follows the induction of INS Vikrant. However, Vishal is
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Air Power • Stealth Fighters In this article Why India Needs AMCA Development Timeline Key Features Planned Variants Infographic: 5th-Gen Fighters Challenges Ahead Strategic Importance Future Outlook FAQs India is pushing for self-reliance in defence. A centrepiece of that vision is the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The program is led by ADA under DRDO,
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