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LVM3-M5 Triumph: CMS-03 Powers Navy’s Secure Comms in a Contested IOR

Leave a Comment / News / Admin / November 5, 2025

LVM3-M5 Triumph: CMS-03 Powers Navy’s Secure Comms in a Contested IOR LVM3-M5 roars off Pad 2 at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota, on November 2, 2025, carrying the 4,410 kg CMS-03 satellite. (ISRO) At 21:08 IST on November 2, 2025, the night sky over Sriharikota lit up as ISRO’s LVM3-M5 rocket—India’s heaviest and most powerful launch vehicle—thundered […]

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Exercise Trishul 2025 showcases India’s tri-service integration

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Exercise Trishul 2025: Tri-Service Synergy Signals Deterrence to Pakistan and Beyond INS Jalashwa disgorges MARCOS and armored vehicles onto Gujarat coast during Exercise Trishul 2025. (Indian Navy) From the sun-baked deserts of Rajasthan to the windswept shores of Gujarat and the turbulent waters of the northern Arabian Sea, Exercise Trishul 2025—launched on November 4, 2025—unfolds

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INS Vikrant’s Global Drills

Leave a Comment / News / Admin / October 15, 2025

INS Vikrant’s Global Drills: India’s Blue-Water Navy Push in 2025 As India asserts its maritime dominance in the Indo-Pacific, INS Vikrant, the nation’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, is set to lead a series of global drills in 2025. Fresh from a £350M deal with the UK for Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM), the carrier is

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Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) in India: How India Acquires its Military Arsenal

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

Leave a Comment / Home, News, Uncategorized / Admin / September 10, 2025

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

Leave a Comment / Home, News / Admin / September 10, 2025

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

Leave a Comment / Home, News / Admin / September 10, 2025

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

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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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Modernisation of India’s Defence Forces

Leave a Comment / Home, Uncategorized / Admin / August 30, 2025

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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Weekly Defence News Summary: 15–21 July 2025

Leave a Comment / Weekly News Update / Admin / August 22, 2025

Weekly Defence News Summary: 15–21 July 2025 Weekly Defence News Summary: 15–21 July 2025 Published: July 23, 2025 Focus: India-first coverage, followed by important international developments. This week at a glance This week saw major personnel moves, naval readiness milestones, continued progress on indigenous fighters, and DRDO advances in hypersonic technology. Below is a concise

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