India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth Rs 445 crore ($46 Million) with Russia’s JSC Rosoboronexport for the procurement of Tunguska air defence missile system for the Indian Army on March 27. These cutting-edge missiles will enhance India’s multi-layered air defence capabilities against aerial threats including aircraft drones and cruise missiles. The agreementContinue reading “India’s Big Endorsement of Russian AD Systems “
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PM Modi Visits Israel – As the two Nations Continue to Strengthen the Unshakable Aerospace Bond
Prime Minister Modi concluded a two-day visit to Israel that started February 25, 2026, his second trip in eight years. He addressed the Knesset (parliament) amid an unprecedented deepening of ties despite attempts to isolate the Jewish state globally, especially by Europe, and growing tensions in its relations with China. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuContinue reading “PM Modi Visits Israel – As the two Nations Continue to Strengthen the Unshakable Aerospace Bond “
Unique of its kind – RELOS Extends Indo-Russian Relations to Next Strategic Level
While the world was busy watching Trump’s tantrums and Iran’s rebuttals over the Strait of Hormuz, the India-Russia RELOS (Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support) pact, which allowed the deployment of troops, warships, and aircraft in each other’s territory even in conflict scenarios, came into force. The details of the pact appeared on Russia‘s official legalContinue reading “Unique of its kind – RELOS Extends Indo-Russian Relations to Next Strategic Level “
High Dependence on Petroleum – Time to Understand Energy Mix Strategy in India
While West Asia remains at war and volatile, India has successfully utilized high-level diplomacy with Iran to secure safe passage for its oil and LPG tankers through the tense Strait of Hormuz, maintaining critical energy supplies. But India continues to be heavily dependent on imported petroleum, which is also crucial for its economic rise. IndiaContinue reading “High Dependence on Petroleum – Time to Understand Energy Mix Strategy in India”
Strategic Resilience: The New Imperative for Indian Defence Industry
By 2047, India aims to command a ₹8.8 trillion defense economy — six times its current size — and emerge as a true global military power capable of designing, developing, and exporting advanced weapons systems at scale. Strategic resilience has emerged as the defining imperative for the Indian defence industry in 2026, transitioning from aContinue reading “Strategic Resilience: The New Imperative for Indian Defence Industry “
Defence of Air Defence Systems
The US lost nearly $2B worth of military equipment in the first 4 days of operations in Iran. Losses include SATCOM terminals, F-15E Strike Eagles, and radar equipment. The chief driver of the cost is a US AN/FPS-132 early warning radar system at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, valued at $1.1 billion, which wasContinue reading “Defence of Air Defence Systems”
The “Nuclear Umbrella” and Changing Nuclear Weapons Security Dynamics
An unreliable American nuclear umbrella means more countries want the nuclear bomb. For long, Europe and some other Asian countries were banking on US security guarantees. Ukraine had denounced nuclear weapons after the Soviet Union imploded, but after the Russian invasion of February 2022, and Russian threats to use a tactical nuclear weapon, Ukraine isContinue reading “The “Nuclear Umbrella” and Changing Nuclear Weapons Security Dynamics”
Impact of Defence Space Capabilities on National Security
Space has already emerged as the next great frontier, where geostrategic play is quickly unfolding. Space impacts all activities on planet Earth. More importantly, all major powers are not only building capabilities to harness the great potential of space but also evolving means to secure assets and dominate the domain. India is a significant playerContinue reading “Impact of Defence Space Capabilities on National Security”
Exercise Tarang Shakti – Largest Multilateral Air Exercise in India
The Phase I of Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Mother-of-all-Exercises “Tarang Shakti” concluded on 14 August at Sulur Air Base, near Coimbatore, in India’s southern peninsula. The ultimate show of multinational synergy on the concluding day was a joint fighter aircraft mission by four Air Chiefs of participating air forces. These included ACM VR Chaudhari, CASContinue reading “Exercise Tarang Shakti – Largest Multilateral Air Exercise in India “
77th Republic Day – Uncertain World – India Biding Time and Carving Own Geo-Strategic Place
As India prepares for its 77th Republic Day, it is all set to welcome European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa as the chief guests. Republic Day is not merely a national celebration, but it is a tribute to the day the Indian Constitution came into force, shaping IndiaContinue reading “77th Republic Day – Uncertain World – India Biding Time and Carving Own Geo-Strategic Place”