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There are moments when intelligence assessments capture the trajectory of a nation long before the world recognises it. For Bharat, the CIA’s close watch on Indian air power during the Cold War was one such moment, analysed Colonel Mayank Chaubey of Goa Chronicle.Long before debates over Rafales, Balakot strikes, or the rise of drone warfare, American analysts had already concluded that India was building something far more ambitious than a defensive air arm.A declassified paper titled Indian Airpower: Modernisation and Regional Implications reads almost like prophecy, recognising that India was preparing an aerospace force capable of shaping Asia’s geopolitics. Operation…

M. Shelbourne, USNI News One of the Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carriers is delayed by two years, stretching the schedule to build the future USS Doris Miller (CVN-81) out to 15… Source link

India has appointed Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani (Retd) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) effective 30 May 2026, and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the new Chief of Naval Staff from 31 May 2026. These appointments coincide with the armed forces’ push towards theaterisation, marking a decisive phase in India’s defence restructuring.The government’s announcement fills two of the most critical military leadership positions at a time when jointness and integration are being prioritised. Lieutenant General Subramani, who retired as Vice Chief of the Army Staff in July 2025, has since served as Military Adviser to the…

Douglas Lindsay, Military.com In an interview with Military.com, 2nd Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Matthew Davidson details a shift to build “airminded” warfighters Source link

SINGAPORE — Raytheon’s SeaRAM ship self-defense system has been selected to go on Australia’s Improved Mogami-class frigates, which are being procured through the country’s Project SEA3000 General Purpose Frigate program, the company announced Monday. Improved Mogami-class frigates being built under the country’s Project SEA3000 General Purpose Frigate program, according to a company announcement. According to the announcement the contract was awarded by Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), which is building the first three of eleven Australian frigates. Raytheon will supply SeaRAM launchers, Blast Test Vehicles, and technical services to support installation and systems testing under the contract, with deliveries expected…

Skyroot Aerospace has officially become India’s first space‑tech unicorn with a valuation of $1.1 billion after raising $60 million, just weeks before the maiden launch of Vikram‑1 from Sriharikota. This marks a historic inflection point for India’s private space sector, combining investor confidence with imminent orbital capability.Skyroot Aerospace, headquartered in Hyderabad and founded in 2018 by former ISRO scientists Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka, has crossed into unicorn territory following a $60 million funding round co‑led by Sherpalo Ventures and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC.The round also saw participation from BlackRock‑managed funds, Playbook Partners, the Shanghvi family office,…

Stilwell, WATM Rip It is an energy drink that somehow found itself becoming the unofficial fuel of the U.S. military in Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond Source link

One year after the launch of Operation Sindoor, India’s Armed Forces are driving sweeping changes and modernisation efforts in direct response to the conflict with Pakistan.The confrontation, marked by bombings and air strikes, has shaped a new context in which deterrence, air defence, and strategic projection capabilities are being strengthened.New Delhi has accelerated acquisitions, developed new weapons systems, and deepened operational integration among the services to ensure readiness for future contingencies.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a message recalling the anniversary, praised the unmatched courage, precision, and determination of the armed forces during Operation Sindoor. He described the campaign as India’s…

Defence Blog The U.S. Navy is set to commission a warship in Ohio for the first time in the nation’s 250-year history Source link

A deadly suicide bombing struck Pakistan’s Bannu district, leaving police officers dead after militants targeted a checkpoint with explosives and gunfire.The attack has once again underscored the fragile security environment in the country, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where militant groups have intensified their operations against state forces.The incident occurred at a time when Islamabad is attempting to play the role of mediator in the escalating crisis between the United States and Iran, a situation that has already heightened tensions across the wider region, especially around the Strait of Hormuz.The bombing in Bannu was carried out by attackers who detonated…