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Geopolitics
Tata expands Morocco push with LAMV offer
After securing an order for its WhAP 8x8 armoured vehicle from the Royal Moroccan Army, Tata Advanced Systems Limited is now actively promoting its Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicle in the same market.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
Armenia eyes India's Astra Missile for Su-30SM fleet
Armenia is in advanced discussions with India to acquire the Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, signalling a deepening of defence ties between the two countries.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
SUVI V1 becomes India's first Type-Certified UAV
In India's unmanned aviation sector has reached a significant regulatory milestone with Okulo Aerospace announcing that its SUVI V1 platform has received Type Certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
Swan Defence wins Oman naval training ship contract
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries has secured a defence export contract from the Government of the Sultanate of Oman for the construction and supply of an advanced naval training ship for the Royal Navy of Oman.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
HAL'S 'DHRUV' BET
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is attempting a careful reset of the Dhruv helicopter narrative, positioning the platform simultaneously as a cornerstone of India's future civil helicopter market and as a rehabilitated workhorse returning to frontline maritime service.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
India Offers Su-30MKM Upgrade to Malaysia
India has offered a midlife modernisation package for Malaysia's fleet of 18 Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighters, marking a significant step in bilateral defence-industrial cooperation.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
Astra upgrade rooted in indigenous R and D
Recent reports linking the Indian Air Force's Astra missile upgrades to Chinese PL-15 technology have been firmly dismissed by defence officials and scientists.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
COMMAND OR COMPLIANCE? RECLAIMING THE SPIRIT OF MILITARY INITIATIVE
What does it truly mean to be a military leader in a democracy? It is a question sparked by the recent controversy surrounding General Manoj Naravane's memoir. While the government always has the final say, a great general shouldn't just wait for instructions; they must lead with confidence, give honest advice, and take decisive action on the battlefield. KARAN KHARAB highlights why India needs a military culture that rewards bold Initiative over hesitation and \"seeking orders.\"
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February 2026
Geopolitics
India's integrated air combat plan from Mk1A to MkIII
India's combat aviation landscape is entering a defining phase, marked by parallel developments in aircraft production and missile technology that together reflect a broader push toward operational self-reliance.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
DEFENCE BUDGET 2026-27: FOCUS ON CAPITAL ACQUISITIONS
While there is an overall increase in the latest defence budget, the statistics only tell half of the story, explains AMIT COWSHISH
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February 2026
Geopolitics
DRDO eyes extended range for Rudram 1 missile
After achieving performance gains in the Astra air-to-air missile family, the Defence Research and Development Organisation is now examining ways to enhance the range of the Rudram 1 anti-radiation missile.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
LR ASHM signals India's shift to hypersonic maritime deterrence
India's Long Range Anti-Ship Missile is emerging as a potential game changer in maritime strike capability, with defence analysts suggesting it could surpass the BrahMos cruise missile's performance envelope in both speed and range.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
Indian Navy stabilises MiG-29 K Zhuk ME radar
In a major step for indigenous defence sustainment, the Indian Navy and domestic industry have successfully stabilised the performance of the MiG-29K fleet's Zhuk-ME radar, addressing longstanding reliability issues.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
A NEW NUCLEAR ARMS-RACE?
On 5th February 2026, the final remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia, known as the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), expired. Now, for the first time since the early 1970s, there are no legally binding limits on American and Russian strategic nuclear forces.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
COUNTERING NUCLEAR EXPANSION OF CHINA AND PAKISTAN
Agni-P and MIRV-Equipped Agni-5 Are Redefining India's Strategic Deterrence, writes JOSEPH P CHACKO
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February 2026
Geopolitics
AMCA at the crossroads
India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme has entered a decisive and unusually public phase, in which industrial structure, timelines, and institutional roles are being debated almost as intensively as the aircraft's technical configuration.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
India and the US deepen defence technology cooperation
India and the United States have advanced discussions on strengthening collaboration in critical and emerging defence technologies during the 24th Indo-US Joint Technical Group Plenary Meeting held in New Delhi on February 3 and 4.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
Adani and Leonardo forge helicopter manufacturing alliance
Adani Defence and Aerospace has entered into a strategic partnership with Italy's Leonardo to establish an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
FOUR STATES, FOUR VISIONS: INSIDE INDIA'S RARE EARTH POWER PLAY
In the Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a transformative initiative to establish dedicated Rare Earth Corridors across India's mineral-rich coastal states.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
KSSL develops 155mm Gun on 4x4 platform
Kalyani Strategic Systems confirmed the development of a 155mm 52 calibre artillery gun mounted on a 4x4 wheeled chassis, a configuration described as a world first in its category.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
FORGING A SOUTHERN AXIS
The 2026 India-Brazil summit represents the maturation of the bilateral relationship from a diplomatic dialogue to a strategic industrial and technological partnership. The co-production of aircraft defines it, the shared refining of green fuel, the mutual maintenance of submarines, and the interlinking of digital financial networks.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
India and Russia pledge ongoing BrahMos modernisation
The India-Russia joint venture behind the BrahMos cruise missile has reaffirmed its commitment to continuous modernisation of the system, with a long-term objective of transitioning toward hypersonic technologies.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
INDIA'S EXPANSIVE RAFALE PLAN
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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February 2026
Geopolitics
Yantra India granted Miniratna Category I Status
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of Miniratna Category I status to Yantra India Limited, marking a significant milestone in the company's transformation since corporatisation.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
India and the US advance critical defence technology dialogue
India and the United States have reinforced their commitment to deeper cooperation in critical and emerging defence technologies during the 24th Indo-US Joint Technical Group Plenary Meeting held in New Delhi on February 3 and 4.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
Russia activates the S-500 Prometheus regiment
Russia has formally activated its first combat regiment equipped with the S-500 Prometheus air and missile defence system, marking a significant step in the evolution of its strategic air defence architecture.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
Tata unveils reengineered 8x8 WhICV for Indian Army
Tata Advanced Systems Limited has introduced its new 8x8 Wheeled Infantry Combat Vehicle, marking a clear evolution from its earlier Wheeled Armoured Platform.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
HAL, UAC launch SJ-100 plan for India
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia's United the SJ-100 regional jet into the Indian market through a phased industrial strategy that begins with leasing aircraft for operational evaluation and could eventually lead to local assembly in India.
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February 2026
Geopolitics
SHOULD INDIA BET ITS SIXTH-GEN FIGHTER FUTURE ON EUROPE?
AMIT GUPTA argues why joining either the Franco-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) or the British-Japan-Italy Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) would make sense, given the future needs of the Indian Air Force (IAF)
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February 2026
Geopolitics
SU-57: INDIA'S NEXT RUSSIAN GAMBLE
India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) signed an MoU with UAC to produce the near-100-seat SJ-100 regional jet in India. Russian aviation giant UAC also signed a deal to supply six Ilyushin Il-114-300 aircraft to India’s Flamingo Aerospace. AIR MARSHAL ANIL CHOPRA (RETD) dissects the possibilities
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