Author: Defenceline Webdesk

As stated in a report by NDTV, Pakistan’s decision to grant Iran six overland transit routes has sparked sharp criticism in Washington, with accusations that Islamabad is undermining President Donald Trump’s strategy of maximum economic pressure.The move allows Tehran to bypass the US naval blockade of its ports and sustain its oil trade by shifting cargo through land corridors to Russia, China, and other destinations.Derek J Grossman, a US national security expert, warned that the development effectively punches a hole in Trump’s counter-blockade strategy. He argued that Pakistan, while acting as a mediator, is simultaneously enabling Iran to resist American…

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Delhi-based drone technology company Enord has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding with Russia’s KAMA to collaborate on advancing air cargo transportation, with a particular emphasis on Vertical Take-Off and Landing unmanned aerial vehicle technologies designed for challenging terrains. The agreement reflects a growing interest in harnessing UAVs for logistics and infrastructure monitoring in areas that are traditionally difficult to access.The partnership is structured to combine expertise in research and development across several critical domains. Joint efforts will be directed towards improving aerodynamics, enhancing structural strength, and developing automatic control systems that can support reliable cargo transport operations.By pooling resources and knowledge,…

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India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is intensifying efforts to strengthen the country’s drone and missile capabilities, positioning itself to meet the demands of modern warfare and global conflict scenarios. The focus is on indigenous innovation, advanced technology integration, and strategic readiness.DRDO has been at the forefront of developing drones tailored for both surveillance and combat roles. These platforms are designed to provide real-time intelligence, reconnaissance, and precision strike capabilities.By investing in indigenous drone technologies, India aims to reduce reliance on foreign imports and ensure operational sovereignty. The organisation is working closely with start-ups and industry partners to accelerate…

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WASHINGTON — The Army is accelerating development and increasing production of electromagnetic warfare and signals intelligence capabilities, according to information released as part of the service’s fiscal 2027 budget request. “The pace of technology evolution is faster than the pace of traditional procurement processes, and this is particularly evident within the [electromagnetic spectrum operations] EMSO environment. We have reformed these processes and are now prioritizing investments in capabilities that will allow us to achieve spectrum dominance,” Portfolio Acquisition Executive for C2/Counter C2 Joseph Welch said. Documents provided to Breaking Defense by the Army last week note the service is moving…

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The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) had formally approved the acquisition of sixty-seven Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous combat drone programme.Each Ghatak UCAV will be a 13-ton class vehicle, designed to deliver stealth, endurance, and precision strike capabilities in contested environments. This approval underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening unmanned aerial warfare assets while ensuring self-reliance in defence technology.The Ghatak UCAV project has been under development for several years, with the Gas Turbine Research Establishment working on the advanced Kaveri 2.0 engine to power the platform. The vehicle’s weight class places it firmly in…

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