Bhaswar Kumar

Army, Navy, IAF education wings merged; 3 joint military stations approved

The armed forces also announced the setting up of three Joint Military Stations

Rajnath says Sudarshan Chakra roadmap in works, suggests two-phase rollout

Defence Minister says committee formed to examine project, draft 'realistic' action plan

MoD eases procurement for defence spares, maintenance; pvt firms get parity

New defence capital acquisition rules also expected before the end of the calendar year

Godrej Enterprises Group signs deal with Safran to build LEAP engine parts

Under the five-year agreement, Godrej will manufacture titanium-based complex ventilation assemblies for LEAP engines, the company said in an official release

Army to acquire stealth-enabled long-range drones under modernisation plan

15-year plan reveals intent to acquire up to 70 drones for intelligence, jamming, and surveillance

From 'hybrid' to combat UAVs: India's 15-year drone arsenal plan explained

The armed forces plan to acquire over 670 unmanned aerial vehicles across multiple categories, enhancing surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat capabilities

Next-gen combat vehicle with UAV, loitering weapons to replace Army's T-72s

The army's FRCV will integrate human-machine teaming, ISR systems, and cyber-hardened networks to operate in a fully digitised battlefield

Expanded space systems to secure the high ground

Accessing and securing a position in orbit will be vital for future operations, sources say

HAL turns to its past to navigate an uncertain future

HAL is leveraging its legacy and ramping up research & development to secure its place in India's evolving defence landscape

India funds 64 overseas development projects, totalling $12.84 billion

From power and transport to health and education, projects across Asia and Africa reflect a push for partnership driven diplomacy

RAN Samwad: With Rajnath's call, the indian way of war takes shape

In its place appears to be a posture of punitive deterrence: A move from restraint-based reactivity to imposing costs and deterring future provocations

Old war, new plan: Experts urge policy consolidation on unconventional combat

As India strengthens its defence capabilities with AI and frontier technology, the armed forces face a rapidly evolving landscape of information warfare, cyber threats, and autonomous combat systems

India's foreign aid down 45% in 5 years

Aid disbursements show a declining trend with changes in key recipients

Mission Sudarshan Chakra requires colossal integration of capabilities: CDS

In his keynote address at the first-ever RAN Samwad seminar, CDS General Anil Chauhan said that changes based on lessons learnt from Operation Sindoor are already being implemented

Dissonance over theatrisation; forces to take call in national interest

In his concluding remarks on the second and final day of the seminar at the Army War College in Madhya Pradesh, the CDS highlighted the progress achieved in strengthening jointness and coordination

IAF chief lauds Op Sindoor jointness, says don't rush to theatre commands

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh urges a joint planning hub with CDS in Delhi to strengthen tri-service coordination, citing lessons from Operation Sindoor, but warns against rushed theatrisation

Theatre commands 'ultimate goal': Navy Chief on military integration

Warning that technology is accelerating the trend of grey zone activities, the Navy Chief said innocuous fishing vessels could also carry out major offensive actions in the near future

Axiom-4 proves Gaganyaan crew selection standards are among world's best

As part of the Axiom-4 mission, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian ever to set foot on the International Space Station and only the second Indian to travel to space

Final nod for ₹62,000 crore deal to procure 97 more Tejas Mk1A jets

This will mark the second order for the Mk1A fighter jets, with an earlier contract already placed with HAL for 83 aircraft at a cost of Rs 36,400 crore

Indian Army's 'Rudra' all-arms brigades reflect change, not rehash

While building on earlier initiatives such as the Integrated Battle Group concept, experts emphasise that the shift should be recognised as a distinct evolution