New Modern Warfare Force Named Bhairav: The Indian Army announced a major leap in India’s military modernisation with the creation of a new modern warfare force named ‘Bhairav’. This elite force is designed to integrate drone technology into combat operations, significantly enhancing India’s battlefield capabilities in an era of technology-driven warfare.The newly raised force will […]
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Suryastra Rocket System
Suryastra Rocket System: The Indian Army has signed a ₹293 crore contract with private defence manufacturer NIBE Limited, in collaboration with Israel, for the supply of suryastra rocket launcher system. It is India’s first indigenous universal multi-calibre rocket launcher system. It is an advanced long-range rocket launcher system. It is capable of executing precision surface-to-surface […]
DRDO Develops Portable Water Purifier for Soldiers in Remote Areas
DRDO Develops Portable Water Purifier for Soldiers in Remote Areas: India’s defence research ecosystem has taken another step to support troops operating in extreme and remote conditions. The Defence Research and Development Organisation has developed a portable water purification system that can be manually operated in the field. Designed mainly for soldiers, the system can […]
RQ-170 Sentinel
RQ-170 Sentinel: A rare U.S. Air Force RQ-170 “Sentinel” stealth surveillance drone was recently spotted returning to Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in eastern Puerto Rico, following U.S. military strikes conducted overnight against targets in Venezuela. It is an American high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It was designed and manufactured by Skunk Works, a division […]
Taimoor Missile
Taimoor Missile: The Pakistan Air Force has successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System recently. It is an air-launched cruise missile developed by Pakistan. It is capable of striking enemy land and sea targets with high precision. It uses subsonic turbojet propulsion for long-range efficiency. It has a range of […]
Suryastra Rocket Launcher
Suryastra Rocket Launcher: The Indian Army has signed an emergency procurement contract with NIBE Limited for the indigenous Suryastra long-range rocket launcher, enabling fast-track acquisition within the Emergency Procurement framework. The system is being domestically produced under a technology collaboration with Elbit Systems, while the Defence Acquisition Council has extended Emergency Procurement powers to allow […]
Car Nicobar Island
Car Nicobar Island: The Chief of Defence Staff recently inaugurated a major runway upgrade at the Indian Air Force’s Car Nicobar air base. It is part of the Nicobar district in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory. It is the northernmost island of the Nicobar group. It lies south of Little Andaman and north […]
Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine
Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine: The Ministry of Defence recently signed defence procurement contracts worth ₹4,666 crore for the acquisition of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines for the Indian Army and Navy and Heavyweight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy. The 56 x 45 mm CQB Carbine is an indigenously designed, developed and manufactured (IDDM) compact […]
Oreshnik Missile
Oreshnik Missile: Russia recently announced that its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service in Belarus, a neighbouring ally that shares borders with NATO members Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. It is a Russian-made intermediate-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile. It was first launched operationally in 2024, in a precision strike targeting the Pivdenmash defence-industrial facility in Dnipro, […]
India, Pakistan Complete Exchange of Nuclear Facility Information
India, Pakistan Complete Exchange of Nuclear Facility Information: India and Pakistan have continued an important diplomatic tradition related to nuclear safety. Both countries exchanged the list of their nuclear installations and facilities through official diplomatic channels. This step reflects an established confidence-building mechanism aimed at reducing risks and maintaining strategic stability in South Asia.India and […]
