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India has received its fourth battery of the Russian-origin S-400 Triumf air defence system, part of the long-delayed 2018 contract for five batteries valued at approximately US$5.43 billion, as stated in an unconfirmed report by a Ukrainian media portal.The fifth and final battery from this deal is expected to arrive within the coming months, closing out the original agreement.The delivery of the fourth battery was delayed by the Russo-Ukrainian war, which disrupted Russian defence production and logistics, but Moscow has prioritised completing the contract despite its own shortages of air defence assets.India’s interest in the S-400 remains strong, with reports indicating…

STOCKHOLM — The number of deployed nuclear warheads worldwide has increased over the past year, the Swedish think tank SIPRI found in its annual report released today.  The expansion comes as Europe wrestles with its own nuclear future amidst a French plan that is drawing interest from nine countries, most recently Norway.  Of the world’s roughly 12,000 warheads in the nine nuclear-armed states, as many as 2,200 were kept on high operational alert as of January this year, an increase of up to 100 from the previous year, per SIPRI.  “The evidence is growing that the nuclear weapon states are…

How Vulnerable Are Indian Military Communications?Military communications form the nervous system of armed forces. Orders, intelligence, drone feeds, artillery fire missions, logistics coordination, and battlefield awareness all depend on reliable communications.Traditional communication systems remain vulnerable to:Radio frequency jammingSignal interceptionDirection findingSpoofing attacksCyber-electromagnetic operationsSatellite communication disruptionHistorically, many tactical radio networks relied on fixed-frequency communications that could be detected and jammed by adversaries equipped with modern EW systems.While India has significantly improved its communications architecture over the last decade, vulnerabilities remain, particularly in contested electromagnetic environments where adversaries deploy advanced electronic attack systems.The Growing Jamming ThreatElectronic jamming is one of the most effective…

Every big question on the latest Defence Uncut — should Pakistan buy a stealth fighter? why can’t it afford more J-10s? — eventually collapses into one uncomfortable answer. Pakistan does not have a money problem. It has a bargaining problem. It hands over security, trade routes and goodwill, and walks away with far less than it should. Finish the story. Get the full picture. Unlock independent journalism and deeper analysis on Pakistan’s key defence and policy developments Take the news hook that opens the episode. India is circling the Russian Su-57 “Felon” again, nearly two decades after its first fifth-generation…

A ₹20,000-50,000 Crore Opportunity for Defence, Space and Communications IndustryFor decades, military power was measured by tanks, fighter aircraft, warships and missiles.Today, another capability is emerging as equally important:Connectivity.The Russia-Ukraine war demonstrated that armies can continue fighting effectively even when traditional communications infrastructure is degraded—provided they possess resilient satellite-based communications.Starlink transformed battlefield connectivity by enabling commanders, drone operators, artillery units and intelligence teams to remain connected despite electronic warfare, cyber attacks and physical destruction.The lesson has not gone unnoticed.Across the world, militaries are evaluating Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations as the next frontier of battlefield communications.For India, the question…

On 06 June, Woot-Tech, a privately owned Pakistani defence contractor, revealed that it had tested a rocket-assisted take-off (RATO) booster for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Designated RATO-150, Woot-Tech describes it as a 2,500 Ns-class system built for reliable assisted launch. In a company announcement, Woot-Tech pitched the booster as both cost-effective and mass-producible, enabling the end-user to dispense with large pneumatic catapults and long runways, while supporting rapid deployment/launch from austere sites. Woot-Tech is marketing the RATO for tactical, reconnaissance, and defence missions, and tagged for zero-length launch and loitering munition use. Overall, Woot-Tech is positioning the RATO-150 to support…

As the world navigates through the Trumpian era of global volatility, nations have initiated a process of internal restructuring to weather the shifting geopolitical tides. Consequently, Japan is undergoing one of the most consequential transformations in its post-war history. For decades, Tokyo adhered to a pacifist security doctrine shaped by the legacy of World War II and anchored in its alliance with the United States. However, China’s military expansionism, growing tensions in the East China Sea and uncertainty over American security guarantees have prompted a genuine reassessment of Japan’s defence posture. In response, Japan has initiated its comprehensive programme of…

The Navy would have to detail its plans to buy and use seagoing drones under a suite of provisions in the House Armed Services Committee’s draft 2027 defense policy bill. The bill, which passed out of committee late Thursday, would require service leaders to devise a plan to buy, sustain, and operate small unmanned surface vessels—ones weighing less than 50 metric tons and no more than 50 feet long. The plan would have to include a detailed inventory of each acquired USV, the types of missions the Navy would use USVs for, how they would work with crewed vessels, and how they…

Delegates from BRICS nations concluded the Second Culture Working Group Meeting in Varanasi with a spiritual visit to the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple, immersing themselves in India’s cultural and civilizational heritage.The meeting, held under India’s BRICS Chairship, focused on creative economy, heritage protection, and sustainable development, while showcasing India’s rich artistic traditions.The Second BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting began in Varanasi on 4 June 2026, bringing together representatives from Brazil, China, Indonesia, Iran, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates in person, while delegates from Ethiopia, Egypt, and Russia joined virtually.The inaugural session was chaired by Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal,…

Seventy‑three cadets of the 127th course graduated from the Army Cadet College (ACC) Wing on 6 June 2026, marking a significant milestone before they join the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in July for pre‑commissioning training.The convocation at Chetwode Hall celebrated their academic achievements, military training, and the values that will guide them as future officers.The ceremony was held at the historic Chetwode Hall of the IMA in Dehradun, attended by proud parents, instructors, and senior officers. The event embodied the spirit of service under the motto “Har Kaam Desh Ke Naam.”The ACC, a feeder institution to the IMA, prepares selected…