Politics
Geopolitics
IAF seeks Ecuador Jaquar airframes
The Indian Air Force has initiated discussions with the Ecuadorian Air Force to acquire its remaining grounded SEPECAT Jaguar airframes, as part of a broader effort to extend the service life of India's Jaguar strike fleet through 2035.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
INDIA TO LAUNCH INDIGENOUS 6-TONNE HALE UAV
India's effort to build an indigenous High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle has moved into a critical transition stage. The Aeronautical Development Establishment has issued an Expression of Interest to identify a Development-cum-Production Partner for the proposed six-tonne class HALE UAV, while simultaneously preparing to seek cabinet committee on Security approval to formally initiate the development phase.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
IAF evaluates SPICE 250 for precision strikes
The Indian Air Force is evaluating the SPICE 250 precision-guided munition as part of its effort to strengthen standoff strike capabilities against a wide range of targets in contested environments.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
Russia offers S-350 Vityaz with full tech transfer to India
Russia has renewed its offer to supply the Rundian Armed Forces with the S-350 Vityaz air defence system, positioning it as a complementary layer to India's existing S-400 Triumf regiments.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
India inducts first indigenous Pollution Control Vessel
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels, calling it a reflection of India's increasingly mature and capable defence industrial ecosystem.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
DAC clears indigenous EW suite for IAF's Mi-17 V5 fleet
The Defence Acquisition Council has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AON) for multiple DRDO-developed systems, including an advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) Suite for the Indian Air Force's Mi17 V5 helicopter fleet.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
WHY PSLV-C62 FAILURE WILL BADLY HURT INDIA
In space research, satellite launch failures are not uncommon. Yet the failure of ISRO's PSLV-C62 will hurt India, its space ambitions, and its military capabilities for years to come
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January 2026
Geopolitics
Prime Toolings targets 10 kN thrust milestone by March
Prime Toolings has reiterated its confidence in achieving a 10 kN thrust benchmark by March 2026, even after recent propulsion trials initially fell short of expectations. The company said the development effort was originally structured around an 8 kN thrust objective, but early test runs stabilised at approximately 6 kN. Rather than treating this outcome as a setback, the company views it as a valuable learning phase inherent to complex propulsion development.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
IRRELEVANT UNITED NATIONS
If anything, the U.S. invasion of Venezuela and the capture of its President Nicolás Maduro, or, for that matter, President Donald Trump's habit of imposing economic sanctions on countries effortlessly, constitute a trend that makes the existence of the United Nations (U.N.) irrelevant in its present form. It is an affront to the world body by undermining the principles of collective security and multilateralism.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
Indian startup Carbine Systems tests first private DEW prototype
Belgaum-based Carbine Systems has testing of its first directed-energy weapon prototype, H.A.R.A. Mk 1 (Hyper Amplification Radiant Array),. marking a notable milestone for India's indigenous laser-weapons ecosystem.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
DRDO begins work on next-gen submarine combat suits
DRDO has begun work on next-generation Integrated Combat Suits for submarines, marking an important step toward strengthening India's indigenous under sea warfare capabilities.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
IAF issues RFI for 6 AEW&C aircraft
The Indian Air Force has taken a significant step toward strengthening its airborne surveillance and commandand-control capabilities by issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of six Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
Bharat Forge seeks production lines in India
Bharat Forge is in advanced negotiations with leading European defence companies to relocate portions of their manufacturing operations to India, a move that could significantly deepen the country's role in the global defence supply chain. The development, disclosed during a media interview by Baba Kalyani, MD, Bharat Forge, confirmed discussions with two to three major European players.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
India nears strategic GE–HAL F414 engine ToT pact
India's defence and aerospace landscape is on the verge of a milestone in propulsion sovereignty, as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and GE Aerospace aim to finalise a high-value Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement for the F414 fighter jet engine by March 2026.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
ARMY TAPS TATA ADVANCED SYSTEMS FOR PINAKA
Tata Advanced Systems has entered into a collaborative partnership with the Indian Army to undertake a pilot overhaul and upgradation of select Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) and associated Battery Command Posts (BCPs), marking a significant step in public-private cooperation for sustaining frontline artillery assets.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
Army Prioritises Home-Grown Infantry Mobility Platforms
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has made it clear that the Indian Army will prioritise indigenous armoured vehicles for its future infantry mobility needs.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
MODERNISING INDIAN MECHANISED COMBAT VEHICLES
With an eye on meeting India's border challenges, veteran tanker RAJ MEHTA does a comprehensive and much-desired scan of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian mechanised war, where the battlefield is being dictated by drones far more than other battlefield force multipliers. He analyses how these lessons apply to Indian realities and the country's ongoing modernisation efforts before suggesting some urgent doctrinal changes
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January 2026
Geopolitics
DRDO nears first flight test of Project Kusha Missile
India's long-range air defence capability is approaching a critical inflection point, with the DRDO preparing to soon conduct the first flight test of the Project Kusha surface-to-air missile.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
IAF orders for Air LORA, ICE BREAKER
India is reportedly evaluating a major expansion of its long-range strike arsenal with potential purchases of Israel’s Rampage, Air LORA, and Ice Breaker missiles—systems that promise to significantly enhance the Indian Air Force's deep-strike and standoff capabilities. Air LORA and Rampage are developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), while Rafael produces the SPICE-1000 and Ice Breaker; all four weapons are designed for all-weather operations and can function effectively even in dense electronic warfare environments.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
INDIA UNVEILS RAMJET ARTILLERY SHELLS
India has taken a major step forward in indigenous defence innovation with IIT Madras successfully developing ramjet-powered artillery shells for standard 155 mm guns.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
Army to Induct Anant Shastra as New 'On-the-Move' Shield for Strike Corps
The Ministry of Defence is close to approving a major production contract for the indigenous Anant Shastra air defence system, also known as the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM).
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January 2026
Geopolitics
ATAGS' SUCCESS FUELS EXPORT MOMENTUM
Armenia's successful fielding of ATAGS has triggered a surge of Middle Eastern inquiries. The system's performance and engineering credibility have reinforced India's position as a versatile, solution-driven defence partner. New Delhi now stands poised for major artillery export breakthroughs.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
India's engine strategy spans regional jets, UCAVs
India's aerospace ambitions are entering a decisive phase, as parallel developments in commercial aviation and defence programmes reveal a carefully calibrated strategy that blends foreign collaboration with indigenous capability building. Recent signals around the Sukhoi SJ-100 regional jet, propulsion choices, and the Ghatak stealth drone underline how engines, both civil and military, are emerging as the fulcrum of India's aerospace future.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
THE UNMAKING OF BANGLADESH?
RSN SINGH explains how geopolitics seems to have reversed a liberation
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January 2026
Geopolitics
INDIA POISED TO EMERGE AS A GLOBAL AEROSPACE CAPABILITY CENTRE
India has the scale, talent, and industrial depth to integrate meaningfully into global aerospace programs, but the real test lies in whether quality discipline and certification rigour can keep pace with growth. The next leap is not just manufacturing maturity, but advancing into design, systems integration, and lifecycle accountability—domains where consistency matters more than speed. SALIL GUPTE, President, Boeing India and South Asia, outlines the vision.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
WHY INDIA'S MILITARY FUTURE DEPENDS ON CODE, NOT JUST COMBAT
India's armed forces are at a critical crossroads where digital technologies determine battlefield dominance, rendering digital independence not just a strategic requirement but an essential condition for survival. Achieving self-sufficiency in digital infrastructure safeguards the armed forces from external vulnerabilities while enhancing operational effectiveness against emerging threats argues JOSEPH P CHACKO
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January 2026
Geopolitics
ARMY EXPLORES ROBOTIC MAGNETIC ANTI-TANK MINES
The Indian Army is examining an unconventional but potentially disruptive approach to anti-armour warfare by leveraging in-house engineering capabilities to develop robotic platforms equipped with magnetic antitank mines.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
Engines and timelines drive AMCA forward
India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, the nation's most ambitious indigenous fighter jet initiative, is rapidly coalescing around a propulsion roadmap and development trajectory that could define its strategic airpower for decades. At the heart of the programme are breakthrough propulsion plans that combine international collaboration, deep technology transfer, and future-proof scalability, all aligned with a firm timeline for prototype rollout and maiden flight.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
CLOSING A CRITICAL GAP
Engineered to dominate high-altitude warfare, the Zorawar light tank combines strategic air mobility, lethal firepower, and networked technology tailored for the world's highest battlefields. VISHAL DUGGAL reports.
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January 2026
Geopolitics
LESSONS OF THE UKRAINE WAR FOR LAND WARFARE
AMIT GUPTA explains how, despite the claims of Western military analysts, the Ukraine war has rewritten the rules of land warfare and reinforced the true nature of war with some major innovations.
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