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Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced a major defence manufacturing plant for the Adani group in Kolaras, Guna. China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) may be developing its fourth aircraft carrier, with recent video evidence and naming conventions suggesting it could be nuclear-powered The government is keen on the theatrisation of India's armed forces, but doubts expressed by the IAF chief reflect concerns about the preparation for and rolling out of joint service commands The conflict in Iran shows the efficacy of inexpensive drones in overwhelming sophisticated air defence systems and drawing them into expensive duels.

• Former Indian Army Chief (retired) General Manoj Mukund Naravane has emphasised the significant distinction between politics and the Indian armed forces, criticising efforts to link the military to political matters.
• Under the licence, Zen Technologies will manufacture a range of cannons including 12.7mm, 23mm, 30mm, and 40mm calibres, covering a wide spectrum of operational roles across land and naval domains.
• For India, which began inducting the C-17 fleet in June 2013, this roadmap ensures that its core strategic airlift capability will remain viable for decades, supporting missions ranging from rapid troop deployment to humanitarian assistance and high-altitude logistics.
• The adaptable nature of drone-based radars offers advantages over static systems, making them harder to neutralize and offering flexible deployment options.

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He highlighted the importance of joint training, technological advancements, and civil-military integration to build future-ready forces. The video film ‘Into The Deep’ was released on Wednesday to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army Navy showcased Chinese navy’s transition from maritime ambitions and coastal defences. The move marks a significant expansion for the company, which has traditionally focused on combat training and simulation systems, into frontline defence hardware manufacturing. Zen Technologies Limited has received a government-issued arms manufacturing licence, enabling the Hyderabad-based firm to enter the production of air defence cannons tailored for counter-drone and low-altitude threat environments.

Indian P 75I submarine plan unrealistic, timelines cannot be met: Russian designers

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) inherently reflects less radar energy compared to metallic structures, but the real advantage lies in fabrication precision. Once deployed, Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) or Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) undertake slow maritime transit to offshore rigs, further compounding delays. The traditional offshore logistics chain has long been a weak link in an otherwise technologically advanced energy ecosystem. In contrast, cognitive EW systems operate by feeding carefully engineered false returns into the adversary’s sensor chain, altering the interpreted imagery without triggering suspicion. At the core of this shift is the deployment of SAR Active Decoy systems—also referred to as Coherent Deception Jamming—designed not to merely obscure signals, but to actively manipulate what enemy sensors perceive, particularly synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites.

• Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) inherently reflects less radar energy compared to metallic structures, but the real advantage lies in fabrication precision.
• The certification from ARDE—one of DRDO’s key laboratories responsible for armament systems—indicates that the ammunition meets stringent technical and safety standards required for operational use.
• The entire Indian naval effort risks coming across as a misplaced attempt to demonstrate relevance
• Zen Technologies Limited has received a government-issued arms manufacturing licence, enabling the Hyderabad-based firm to enter the production of air defence cannons tailored for counter-drone and low-altitude threat environments.

Rajnath Singh invites German industry to co-develop, co-produce modern defence systems with India

The LCA Tejas Mk2, positioned as India’s Medium Weight Fighter (MWF), is being engineered with a clear emphasis on low observability, signaling a doctrinal shift in how 4.5-generation combat aircraft are designed in the country. Traditional jamming creates a conspicuous electromagnetic signature, alerting adversaries to the approximate location of concealed forces. Unlike legacy electronic attack systems that rely on brute-force “white noise” jamming, which effectively blinds sensors but simultaneously reveals the presence of a high-value asset, the new generation of systems focuses on deception rather than denial. The Defence Ministry on Friday released its year-end report, summarising major developments in the Indian Army, defence budget, and the ambitious Gaganyaan programme.advertisement❮❯ Read Full Story

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack was a “blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and a serious threat to regional security and stability”. The meeting is being attended by Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and army chief Asim Munir, in addition to the Prime Minister. According to media reports, Iran Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi has left Pakistan after meeting PM Shahbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir in Islamabad. Iran's recent use of swarms of fast boats to seize container ships near the Strait of Hormuz is raising new maritime security concerns.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday (local time) said that US forces are actively enforcing a large-scale maritime blockade targeting Iran's ports and coastline, involving more than 10,000 personnel, over a dozen naval vessels, and upwards of 100 aircraft. Get insights on military technology, defence developments, and strategic affairs shaping India’s national security. A latest video released by the Chinese navy highlighting China’s blue-water naval ambitions has sparked speculation that its fourth aircraft carrier currently being built will be a nuclear-powered one. The goal is to modernise the Indian armed forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of multi-domain operations, including land, indian defence updates sea, air, cyber and space. These systems are intended to serve as last-line defensive weapons, designed to neutralize drones, loitering munitions, and other low-flying aerial threats that penetrate outer air defence layers. The traditional separation between civilian space programs and military applications is rapidly eroding, and India is now moving toward a whole-of-nation architecture where government agencies, private industry, and the armed forces are converging to build space-based capabilities at scale.