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Dassault Aviation has pitched its Falcon 10X ultra-long-range business jet for India’s ₹10,000 Crores ISTAR program, competing against Bombardier and Boeing, with the aim of equipping the Indian Air Force with three advanced aircraft carrying indigenous DRDO-developed sensors.The program is seen as a decisive step in strengthening India’s battlefield awareness and precision strike capabilities.India’s ISTAR program has entered a critical procurement phase after the Defence Acquisition Council cleared the acquisition of three specialised aircraft last year. Valued at nearly ₹10,000 crore, the initiative is one of the most significant upgrades to the Indian Air Force’s surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.The ISTAR…

Indonesia is now on the verge of finalising a significant defence agreement with India for the acquisition of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed that negotiations are in the final stages, with the planned supply expected to include coastal defence batteries similar to those exported to the Philippines. Delivery timelines are anticipated to follow soon after the contract is signed, marking another milestone in India’s expanding defence export portfolio. The deals with both Vietnam and Indonesia are closely aligned with India’s Act East policy, which seeks to deepen strategic and economic ties with ASEAN nations. They…

India has cleared the creation of a new tri-service missile force, marking a significant step in its military modernisation. The Conventional Missile Force, or CMF, will integrate the capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force under a single command structure.This unified force will be tasked with operating ballistic, quasi-ballistic, and hypersonic missile systems, thereby enhancing India’s conventional strike capabilities.The Chiefs of Staff Committee has already approved the plan, which has also received backing from the National Security Advisor. The proposal now awaits final clearance from the government. Once established, the CMF will represent a major organisational shift in India’s…

Every year on the 28th of May, Pakistan throws itself a party.It’s called Youm-e-Takbeer – the “Day of Greatness” and it marks the morning in 1998 when the country detonated a handful of nuclear devices inside a mountain in Balochistan. There are flags. There are patriotic songs. There’s a public holiday. And honestly, from inside Pakistan, the emotion behind it makes complete sense. A nation that once felt it could be wiped off the map reached for the ultimate insurance policy, and it got it.But here’s the thing nobody mentions when the sweets are being handed out.Pakistan’s bomb is really…

The Indian Navy has taken another major step toward expanding its future leadership pipeline, with three new cadets’ squadron buildings inaugurated at the as part of the Academy’s ongoing modernization drive.Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi virtually inaugurated the newly constructed squadrons on May 21 through video conferencing, marking a significant boost in the Academy’s infrastructure and training capacity. The project has been developed under Phase-II of the Naval Academy expansion plan, aimed at accommodating the growing intake of officer trainees required for an expanding and technologically advanced Indian Navy.The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of senior…

Iran’s newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has sharply condemned the latest sanctions imposed by the United States, declaring that its operations in the Strait of Hormuz will continue “without interruptions.” The body, which was created to regulate and manage vessel passage through the strategic waterway, accused Washington of failing to achieve control through warfare and diplomacy, and insisted that sanctions would prove equally ineffective.In a statement posted on X, PGSA argued that being sanctioned by the United States was a sign of its effectiveness, describing the move as an admission of failure by a country whose leadership “takes pride…

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a significant meeting in Moscow with Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the Russian President and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia.The discussions centred on reviewing progress in bilateral initiatives across the maritime and defence sectors. Both sides assessed the status of proposals that had been discussed during Patrushev’s visit to New Delhi in November 2025, with particular focus on expanding cooperation in maritime connectivity, shipbuilding, defence collaboration, and the training of sailors for operations in polar waters. The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange views on regional and global developments.Earlier in the day,…

General Anil Chauhan concluded his tenure as India’s Chief of Defence Staff on Saturday, describing his three-year-and-eight-month stint as “very satisfying.”His departure was marked by a ceremonial tri-services guard of honour, symbolising the culmination of his efforts to bring synergy among the Army, Navy and Air Force. Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd) will assume charge as the new CDS on Sunday, continuing the momentum of reforms initiated under Chauhan’s leadership.Chauhan, who had earlier retired in May 2021 as a lieutenant general, returned to service in September 2022 as India’s second CDS, following the tragic death of General Bipin Rawat…

Myanmar’s President U Min Aung Hlaing has begun his first official visit to India in his current capacity, starting at Bodh Gaya in Bihar where he visited the Mahabodhi Temple. His trip, spanning 30 May to 2 June 2026, highlights civilizational ties while also focusing on trade, connectivity, border security, and defence cooperation.President U Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bodh Gaya on Saturday, where he was warmly received by Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd). The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that the visit reflects the strong spiritual, historical, and people-to-people ties binding India and…

India’s PRAGATI 2026 exercise in Meghalaya has emerged as one of the most ambitious multilateral land force drills India has ever hosted, combining jungle warfare training, advanced technology demonstrations, and defence industry showcases.It highlights India’s growing role as a net regional security provider, blending operational cooperation with strategic defence self-reliance.Tucked away in the hills of Meghalaya, Umroi Military Station’s Joint Training Node provided the perfect setting for PRAGATI 2026. For two weeks beginning on 18 May, contingents from twelve nations — Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam — trained alongside…