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India’s energy security is under acute stress as the US‑Iran war continues to choke the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices, weakening the rupee, and disrupting LPG supplies.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s urgent three‑point directive to his ministers aims to cut red tape, secure alternative energy, and keep the long‑term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 intact despite the crisis.The escalating conflict in West Asia has become more than a distant geopolitical event; it is directly affecting Indian households and businesses. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of global petroleum passes, has triggered immediate consequences.Petrol and…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has declared that India, once a major importer of weapons, will become the world’s largest exporter within 25–30 years, emphasising that no power can stop this transformation. His remarks came during the inauguration of a major ammunition manufacturing unit in Shirdi, Maharashtra, where he highlighted the government’s target of raising private sector participation in defence production to 50 per cent.At the unveiling ceremony of Veer Shiroamani Rao Duda’s statue in Nagaur, Rajnath Singh reiterated India’s determination to achieve self-reliance in defence. He stressed that the country’s defence sector is undergoing a historic shift, with the private sector…

Zen Technologies is undergoing a significant transformation as it expands beyond its established expertise in combat simulators into a wide array of advanced defence technologies.The company is now actively developing remote weapon stations, micro-missiles, AI-powered defence systems, and counter-drone platforms, signalling a decisive shift towards autonomous combat solutions. This diversification underscores its commitment to indigenous innovation and aligns with India’s broader push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.The firm has strategically acquired companies working in loitering munitions, robotics, UAV propulsion, and naval defence training. These acquisitions are designed to broaden its technological base and strengthen its ability to deliver integrated solutions across…

India’s DRDO and BHEL have jointly unveiled the LM2500 Gas Turbine Infrared Suppression System (GT-IRSS), a breakthrough stealth technology for Indian Navy warships.This system reduces infrared signatures from turbine exhausts, making vessels harder to detect by enemy sensors and heat-seeking missiles, while strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing under the “Make in India” initiative.The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) has developed the GT-IRSS to address a critical vulnerability in naval propulsion systems.The LM2500 gas turbine, widely deployed across frontline Indian Navy warships such as destroyers, frigates, and aircraft carriers, generates high-temperature exhaust plumes that can be…

SWJ The war in Ukraine reveals a fundamental shift in how combat power is generated at the tactical level. Source link

India’s UAV journey has shifted from dependence on imports to building sovereign capability across the entire stack, reported TOI.The transformation is not limited to assembling hardware but extends to owning the software backbone, which is where true autonomy and resilience lie. UAVs have moved beyond novelty to become a sunrise sector, with the global UAV market expected to compound at nearly 9% over the next five years.While commercial drones are proliferating in agriculture, logistics, mining, infrastructure, and utilities, the more consequential movement lies in defence UAVs. Globally, the defence UAV market is projected to reach around $18 billion by 2030.India’s…

James Freeman, The Wall Street Journal Remembering those who saved the nation. Source link

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) has delivered the 1000th indigenously manufactured T-90(IM) “Bhishma” tank to the Indian Army, marking a historic milestone in India’s defence manufacturing drive.With over 90% indigenous content, this achievement underscores India’s growing self-reliance in armoured vehicle production and strengthens the Army’s combat capabilities.The 1000th T-90(IM) tank was rolled out from the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) in Avadi, near Chennai, on 22 May 2026. The T-90(IM), designated “Bhishma” in Indian service, is produced under licence from Russia but has steadily integrated indigenous technologies and components.Production began in 2001 with semi-knocked-down kits, followed by a 2006 agreement for…

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India’s declaration of a vast missile firing and naval aviation exclusion zone in the Arabian Sea has escalated tensions with Pakistan only days after Islamabad claimed to have successfully tested its SMASH anti-ship ballistic missile.The Indian Navy has scheduled the exercise between 22 and 25 April 2026, covering waters stretching nearly 400 kilometres offshore from Goa and Karnataka, with restrictions extending up to 30,000 feet. This four-day operational window is designed to maximise combat readiness, weapons integration and surveillance, signalling India’s intent to demonstrate escalation dominance at sea.The timing is significant because Pakistan’s Navy had just completed its live-fire demonstration of…