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INDIAN ARMY PROPOSES ₹2,500 CRORE ACQUISITION OF 120-KM STRIKE RANGE PINKA ROCKETS
The Indian Army has moved forward with a proposal to acquire 120 km long-range guided Pinaka rockets, significantly enhancing its artillery firepower.
The Indian Army has moved forward with a proposal to acquire 120 km long-range guided Pinaka rockets, significantly enhancing its artillery firepower.
December 14, 2025 at 7:04 AM
INDIAN ARMY PROPOSES ₹2,500 CRORE ACQUISITION OF 120-KM STRIKE RANGE PINKA ROCKETS
The Indian Army has moved forward with a proposal to acquire 120 km long-range guided Pinaka rockets, significantly enhancing its artillery firepower.
The Indian Army has moved forward with a proposal to acquire 120 km long-range guided Pinaka rockets, significantly enhancing its artillery firepower.
DRDO SAVES OVER RUPEES 2.6 LAKH CRORE THROUGH INDIGENOUS RESEARCH, DEFENCE REPORT REVEALS
A parliamentary panel reported that DRDO saved ₹2,64,156 crore through indigenous research over five years and achieved major...
A parliamentary panel reported that DRDO saved ₹2,64,156 crore through indigenous research over five years and achieved major...
December 14, 2025 at 6:39 AM
DRDO SAVES OVER RUPEES 2.6 LAKH CRORE THROUGH INDIGENOUS RESEARCH, DEFENCE REPORT REVEALS
A parliamentary panel reported that DRDO saved ₹2,64,156 crore through indigenous research over five years and achieved major...
A parliamentary panel reported that DRDO saved ₹2,64,156 crore through indigenous research over five years and achieved major...
ISS FULLY DOCKED
The International Space Station reached a historic milestone with all its eight docking ports occupied simultaneously in December 2025.
The International Space Station reached a historic milestone with all its eight docking ports occupied simultaneously in December 2025.
December 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
ISS FULLY DOCKED
The International Space Station reached a historic milestone with all its eight docking ports occupied simultaneously in December 2025.
The International Space Station reached a historic milestone with all its eight docking ports occupied simultaneously in December 2025.
NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A notable recalibration in U.S. strategic thinking emerges in the 2025 National Security outlook.
A notable recalibration in U.S. strategic thinking emerges in the 2025 National Security outlook.
December 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A notable recalibration in U.S. strategic thinking emerges in the 2025 National Security outlook.
A notable recalibration in U.S. strategic thinking emerges in the 2025 National Security outlook.
POLAND IN TALKS WITH UKRAINE TO TRADE ALL REMAINING MIG-29 JETS FOR MISSLIE AND DRONE TECHNOLOGY
Poland’s donation of aircraft strengthens NATO’s eastern flank while prompting talks with Ukraine on sharing drone and missile technologies.
Poland’s donation of aircraft strengthens NATO’s eastern flank while prompting talks with Ukraine on sharing drone and missile technologies.
December 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
POLAND IN TALKS WITH UKRAINE TO TRADE ALL REMAINING MIG-29 JETS FOR MISSLIE AND DRONE TECHNOLOGY
Poland’s donation of aircraft strengthens NATO’s eastern flank while prompting talks with Ukraine on sharing drone and missile technologies.
Poland’s donation of aircraft strengthens NATO’s eastern flank while prompting talks with Ukraine on sharing drone and missile technologies.
The Creature We Created: Reflections on COP 30, Knowledge, and Climate Transformation
Two weeks after the conclusion of COP30 in Belém, the distance allows for deeper reflection.
Two weeks after the conclusion of COP30 in Belém, the distance allows for deeper reflection.
December 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Creature We Created: Reflections on COP 30, Knowledge, and Climate Transformation
Two weeks after the conclusion of COP30 in Belém, the distance allows for deeper reflection.
Two weeks after the conclusion of COP30 in Belém, the distance allows for deeper reflection.
ANKARA ADVANCES TALKS TO BUILD DRONE FACILITY IN PAK, BOOSTING GROWING DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP
Turkiye, reportedly plans to establish a facility in Pakistan to assemble military-grade UAVs for export.
Turkiye, reportedly plans to establish a facility in Pakistan to assemble military-grade UAVs for export.
December 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
ANKARA ADVANCES TALKS TO BUILD DRONE FACILITY IN PAK, BOOSTING GROWING DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP
Turkiye, reportedly plans to establish a facility in Pakistan to assemble military-grade UAVs for export.
Turkiye, reportedly plans to establish a facility in Pakistan to assemble military-grade UAVs for export.
What’s the hurry, Prime Minister?
A brief walk-in, an awkward pause, and suddenly diplomacy slips into slapstick. PM Shehbaz Sharif edges into a Putin–Erdoğan moment, another instance of Pakistan finding itself in situations where the optics do all the talking.
A brief walk-in, an awkward pause, and suddenly diplomacy slips into slapstick. PM Shehbaz Sharif edges into a Putin–Erdoğan moment, another instance of Pakistan finding itself in situations where the optics do all the talking.
December 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What’s the hurry, Prime Minister?
A brief walk-in, an awkward pause, and suddenly diplomacy slips into slapstick. PM Shehbaz Sharif edges into a Putin–Erdoğan moment, another instance of Pakistan finding itself in situations where the optics do all the talking.
A brief walk-in, an awkward pause, and suddenly diplomacy slips into slapstick. PM Shehbaz Sharif edges into a Putin–Erdoğan moment, another instance of Pakistan finding itself in situations where the optics do all the talking.
BANGLADESH AIR FORCE SIGNS LOI WITH ITALY TO INDUCT EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON COMBAT AIRCRAFT
Bangladesh Air Force has signed a Letter of Intent with Italy’s Leonardo S.p.A to acquire Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking a major push to modernise its combat fleet.
Bangladesh Air Force has signed a Letter of Intent with Italy’s Leonardo S.p.A to acquire Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking a major push to modernise its combat fleet.
December 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
BANGLADESH AIR FORCE SIGNS LOI WITH ITALY TO INDUCT EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON COMBAT AIRCRAFT
Bangladesh Air Force has signed a Letter of Intent with Italy’s Leonardo S.p.A to acquire Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking a major push to modernise its combat fleet.
Bangladesh Air Force has signed a Letter of Intent with Italy’s Leonardo S.p.A to acquire Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking a major push to modernise its combat fleet.
IAF MOVES FOR MID-AIR REFUELLERS, ISRAEL FIRM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HAL EMERGES AS THE FRONTRUNNER
The Indian Air Force has issued a tender for six mid-air refuelling aircraft, all to be converted from Boeing 767 passenger jets, with Israel Aerospace Industries and HAL emerging as key contenders.
The Indian Air Force has issued a tender for six mid-air refuelling aircraft, all to be converted from Boeing 767 passenger jets, with Israel Aerospace Industries and HAL emerging as key contenders.
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
IAF MOVES FOR MID-AIR REFUELLERS, ISRAEL FIRM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HAL EMERGES AS THE FRONTRUNNER
The Indian Air Force has issued a tender for six mid-air refuelling aircraft, all to be converted from Boeing 767 passenger jets, with Israel Aerospace Industries and HAL emerging as key contenders.
The Indian Air Force has issued a tender for six mid-air refuelling aircraft, all to be converted from Boeing 767 passenger jets, with Israel Aerospace Industries and HAL emerging as key contenders.
CORE FIVE
WHAT IS C5 ?
Well, according to Washington, they want to make a new grouping, as they say that G7 and G20 have now become obsolete.
WHAT IS C5 ?
Well, according to Washington, they want to make a new grouping, as they say that G7 and G20 have now become obsolete.
December 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
CORE FIVE
WHAT IS C5 ?
Well, according to Washington, they want to make a new grouping, as they say that G7 and G20 have now become obsolete.
WHAT IS C5 ?
Well, according to Washington, they want to make a new grouping, as they say that G7 and G20 have now become obsolete.
India Introduces Red Tabletop Markings to Protect Wildlife-A First by NHAI
The first in India, bright red tabletop markings have been introduced by NHAI on the Jabalpur-Bhopal highway, designed to provide a new way of protecting wildlife in high-risk corridors.
The first in India, bright red tabletop markings have been introduced by NHAI on the Jabalpur-Bhopal highway, designed to provide a new way of protecting wildlife in high-risk corridors.
December 12, 2025 at 6:49 AM
India Introduces Red Tabletop Markings to Protect Wildlife-A First by NHAI
The first in India, bright red tabletop markings have been introduced by NHAI on the Jabalpur-Bhopal highway, designed to provide a new way of protecting wildlife in high-risk corridors.
The first in India, bright red tabletop markings have been introduced by NHAI on the Jabalpur-Bhopal highway, designed to provide a new way of protecting wildlife in high-risk corridors.
U.S. B-52 BOMBERS JOIN JAPANESE FIGHTER JETS IN MAJOR SHOW OF FORCE AFTER CHINA-RUSSIA DRILLS
The United States has deployed nuclear-capable B-52 strategic bombers over the Sea of Japan in a coordinated mission with Japanese fighter jets.
The United States has deployed nuclear-capable B-52 strategic bombers over the Sea of Japan in a coordinated mission with Japanese fighter jets.
December 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
U.S. B-52 BOMBERS JOIN JAPANESE FIGHTER JETS IN MAJOR SHOW OF FORCE AFTER CHINA-RUSSIA DRILLS
The United States has deployed nuclear-capable B-52 strategic bombers over the Sea of Japan in a coordinated mission with Japanese fighter jets.
The United States has deployed nuclear-capable B-52 strategic bombers over the Sea of Japan in a coordinated mission with Japanese fighter jets.
Shakuni To Share Markets: How Political Decisions Shape Economic Outcomes
The Hindu epic Mahabharata is far more than just an epic poem featuring noble ideals, supernatural characters, and atrocious conflicts that end in a manufactured peace.
The Hindu epic Mahabharata is far more than just an epic poem featuring noble ideals, supernatural characters, and atrocious conflicts that end in a manufactured peace.
December 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Shakuni To Share Markets: How Political Decisions Shape Economic Outcomes
The Hindu epic Mahabharata is far more than just an epic poem featuring noble ideals, supernatural characters, and atrocious conflicts that end in a manufactured peace.
The Hindu epic Mahabharata is far more than just an epic poem featuring noble ideals, supernatural characters, and atrocious conflicts that end in a manufactured peace.
India to Deploy Indigenous Air Defence Weapon System to Shield Delhi from Enemy Aerial Threats
India has taken a major step toward strengthening its air defence by deploying the indigenously developed QRSAMS and VSHORADS systems to protect the Delhi National Capital Region.
India has taken a major step toward strengthening its air defence by deploying the indigenously developed QRSAMS and VSHORADS systems to protect the Delhi National Capital Region.
December 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
India to Deploy Indigenous Air Defence Weapon System to Shield Delhi from Enemy Aerial Threats
India has taken a major step toward strengthening its air defence by deploying the indigenously developed QRSAMS and VSHORADS systems to protect the Delhi National Capital Region.
India has taken a major step toward strengthening its air defence by deploying the indigenously developed QRSAMS and VSHORADS systems to protect the Delhi National Capital Region.
DEEPAVALI ADDED TO UNESCO HERITAGE LIST: CELEBRATING INDIA’S LIVING TRADITIONS
In a proud moment for India, UNESCO has officially inscribed Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
In a proud moment for India, UNESCO has officially inscribed Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
December 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
DEEPAVALI ADDED TO UNESCO HERITAGE LIST: CELEBRATING INDIA’S LIVING TRADITIONS
In a proud moment for India, UNESCO has officially inscribed Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
In a proud moment for India, UNESCO has officially inscribed Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
CHINESE WARSHIPS TRACKED NORTH OF AUSTRALIA IN THE PHILIPPINES SEA, NEW SATELLITE IMAGES SHOW
Satellite imagery captured a Chinese naval task group traveling through the Philippine Sea on December 3.
Satellite imagery captured a Chinese naval task group traveling through the Philippine Sea on December 3.
December 11, 2025 at 5:38 AM
CHINESE WARSHIPS TRACKED NORTH OF AUSTRALIA IN THE PHILIPPINES SEA, NEW SATELLITE IMAGES SHOW
Satellite imagery captured a Chinese naval task group traveling through the Philippine Sea on December 3.
Satellite imagery captured a Chinese naval task group traveling through the Philippine Sea on December 3.
India Has Issued a New NOTAM for a Likely Missile Test in Bay of Bengal Region
India has issued a NOTAM for a likely long-range missile test over the Bay of Bengal between 17 and 20 December 2025.
India has issued a NOTAM for a likely long-range missile test over the Bay of Bengal between 17 and 20 December 2025.
December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
India Has Issued a New NOTAM for a Likely Missile Test in Bay of Bengal Region
India has issued a NOTAM for a likely long-range missile test over the Bay of Bengal between 17 and 20 December 2025.
India has issued a NOTAM for a likely long-range missile test over the Bay of Bengal between 17 and 20 December 2025.
Multi-Polar Nuclear Order: Is The World At The Cusp Of A New Nuclear Age?
“The winds of change are with us now.” When U.S. President George H.W. Bush spoke these words in 1991, he expressed hope for a "new world order."
“The winds of change are with us now.” When U.S. President George H.W. Bush spoke these words in 1991, he expressed hope for a "new world order."
December 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Multi-Polar Nuclear Order: Is The World At The Cusp Of A New Nuclear Age?
“The winds of change are with us now.” When U.S. President George H.W. Bush spoke these words in 1991, he expressed hope for a "new world order."
“The winds of change are with us now.” When U.S. President George H.W. Bush spoke these words in 1991, he expressed hope for a "new world order."
Tata Advanced Systems, Lockheed Martin Break Ground On New C-130J MRO Facility in India
Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have expanded their partnership by launching a new C-130J MRO facility in New Delhi, boosting India’s defence sustainment ecosystem.
Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have expanded their partnership by launching a new C-130J MRO facility in New Delhi, boosting India’s defence sustainment ecosystem.
December 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Tata Advanced Systems, Lockheed Martin Break Ground On New C-130J MRO Facility in India
Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have expanded their partnership by launching a new C-130J MRO facility in New Delhi, boosting India’s defence sustainment ecosystem.
Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have expanded their partnership by launching a new C-130J MRO facility in New Delhi, boosting India’s defence sustainment ecosystem.
India, Russia Begin Talks on Joint Production of U-114 Aircraft
India and Russia have begun talks on jointly producing the Il-114-300 turboprop, signalling a major push in aerospace cooperation during President Putin’s New Delhi visit.
India and Russia have begun talks on jointly producing the Il-114-300 turboprop, signalling a major push in aerospace cooperation during President Putin’s New Delhi visit.
December 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
India, Russia Begin Talks on Joint Production of U-114 Aircraft
India and Russia have begun talks on jointly producing the Il-114-300 turboprop, signalling a major push in aerospace cooperation during President Putin’s New Delhi visit.
India and Russia have begun talks on jointly producing the Il-114-300 turboprop, signalling a major push in aerospace cooperation during President Putin’s New Delhi visit.
Thailand Launches Airstrikes on Cambodia as President Trump's Peace Agreement Hangs in Balance
Thailand’s military has launched air attacks along its disputed border with Cambodia on Monday as a new wave of fighting erupted between the southeast Asian neighbors.
Thailand’s military has launched air attacks along its disputed border with Cambodia on Monday as a new wave of fighting erupted between the southeast Asian neighbors.
December 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Thailand Launches Airstrikes on Cambodia as President Trump's Peace Agreement Hangs in Balance
Thailand’s military has launched air attacks along its disputed border with Cambodia on Monday as a new wave of fighting erupted between the southeast Asian neighbors.
Thailand’s military has launched air attacks along its disputed border with Cambodia on Monday as a new wave of fighting erupted between the southeast Asian neighbors.
From Handshakes to F-16s: The Death of the Kuala Lumpur Accord
The "Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord," signed only six weeks ago, has effectively collapsed.
The "Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord," signed only six weeks ago, has effectively collapsed.
December 9, 2025 at 7:13 AM
From Handshakes to F-16s: The Death of the Kuala Lumpur Accord
The "Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord," signed only six weeks ago, has effectively collapsed.
The "Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord," signed only six weeks ago, has effectively collapsed.
HIDMA’S ATROCITIES: ATTACKS BY MADVI HIDMA
Madvi Hidma’s trail of brutality makes the recent climate protest’s pivot to pro-Hidma sloganeering utterly unacceptable.
Madvi Hidma’s trail of brutality makes the recent climate protest’s pivot to pro-Hidma sloganeering utterly unacceptable.
December 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
HIDMA’S ATROCITIES: ATTACKS BY MADVI HIDMA
Madvi Hidma’s trail of brutality makes the recent climate protest’s pivot to pro-Hidma sloganeering utterly unacceptable.
Madvi Hidma’s trail of brutality makes the recent climate protest’s pivot to pro-Hidma sloganeering utterly unacceptable.
Integrating Ancient Wisdom into Modern Military: Indigenous Military Vocabulary
India has always been a land of many cultures ruled by various rulers who have passed on to us a complex set of traditions, ideas & thoughts.
India has always been a land of many cultures ruled by various rulers who have passed on to us a complex set of traditions, ideas & thoughts.
December 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Integrating Ancient Wisdom into Modern Military: Indigenous Military Vocabulary
India has always been a land of many cultures ruled by various rulers who have passed on to us a complex set of traditions, ideas & thoughts.
India has always been a land of many cultures ruled by various rulers who have passed on to us a complex set of traditions, ideas & thoughts.