Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s resolve against terrorism, says Rajnath Singh at SCO meet
SCO should not hesitate in seeking appropriate action against those who abet, shelter & provide safe havens to terrorists, he asserts in Bishkek.
What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years
The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.
DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability
Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.
Aksai Chin for Arunachal: Ex-Indian Army chief Naravane backs revival of 1950s China offer on border row
Gen Manoj Naravane (retd) said in an exclusive interview with ThePrint that India should focus on having more experts who understand China's psyche and its workings
Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’
CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.
War at machine speed: How AI became a decisive force in US-Israel conflict with Iran
The core of the US military’s AI deployment in Iran is a system called the Maven Smart System, built by software company Palantir Technologies.
Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports
Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.
IAF chief undertakes sortie in US Air Force’s latest F-15EX in Nevada
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The flight formed part of Air Chief Marshal Singh's broader visit to Nellis Air Force Base, a key centre for advanced combat training & operational testing for the US Air Force.
Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
Aerospace, defence overtake pharma to form chunk of Telangana’s exports. Next stop: aero-engine capital
At over Rs 32,000 crore in FY 26, defence and aerospace account for over a third of the state’s exports, beating pharma for the first time since 2014.
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Vijay’s promises will now face politics. Defeating Tamil Nadu behemoths was easy
The unexpected nature and scale of Vijay’s victory has left not just political observers but even sections within the TVK in a daze.
India-linked supertanker laden with LPG attempting Hormuz exit
If successful, its exit would mark the first observed passage by an India-linked tanker since a weeks-old US blockade of ships tied to Iran began, pushing Hormuz transits to nearly zero.
76 yrs on, exhibition on Korean War brings to life independent India’s 1st overseas military deployment
'Guardians of Neutrality: India's Korean Mission', organised in Delhi, brought out unknown and forgotten aspects of the war.
Muslim vote, X factor & limitations of regional politics: Takeaways from Bengal, TN, Kerala elections
On counting day, this special edition of National Interest looks at key takeaways from verdicts in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam. You’d err if you credit or blame BJP’s success only on Hindutva. It’s more than that.
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