Defence Update
With growing Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific region, analysts have called for maximum utilisation of its naval base at the Andaman and Nicobar islands to counter China’s expanding footprint. While India and China are...
After the Rafale fighter jets arrived in India, the full attention of the Ministry of Defense has been focused on the Scorpene class attack submarine project stuck for years now. In view of the...
fWith the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) concentrated and on the offensive on a barren Tibetan Plateau, the Indian Air Force with Rafale fighter as its spearhead weapon will decide the outcome of the...
In twelve years from now, a twin engine variant of India’s Tejas fighter could start replacing Russian built MiG-29K jets deployed on board the Indian Navy’s and Airforce. Detailed concept drawings of the...
The PLA’s aggressive deployment in eastern Ladakh and its potential of quickly escalating into a full-blown conflict has seen the Indian army going in for fast track purchases to meet equipment shortfalls. On the...
Amid border tensions with China, India has also fast-tracked procurement of six Predator-B armed drones. India is already using the P-8I naval patrol planes for conducting surveillance missions over the Indian Ocean as well...
“Amidst the ongoing standoff in Ladakh, India has sent out a Request for Information (RFI) to Russia for its Sprut light tanks. India has not yet disclosed the exact numbers of tanks to be...
In the 1970s, Trade Development Authority of India prepared a detailed report on the issue of attracting Hong Kong businesses to Great Nicobar Island, especially ethnic Indians. China’s peaceful takeover of Hong Kong on...
With the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) deploying close to 50,000 troops in Aksai Chin, the Indian Army for the first time has deployed a squadron (12) T-90 missile firing tanks, armoured personnel carriers...
At least five Rafale fighter aircraft will take off from Merignac in France Monday to arrive in India Wednesday and, if required, these aircraft can also be operationally deployed within a week amid the...