Defence Update
The utility of space as a medium for war has grown exponentially since the days of the Cold War Space Race. The military potential of satellites is manifold: communications, navigation, early-warning systems, reconnaissance, and...
New Delhi: For years, India has been trying to gain entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a 48 member grouping that was formed in the aftermath of India’s 1974 nuclear test with...
Defence / Indian Airforce / News
by defenceupdate · Published June 7, 2016 · Last modified May 4, 2019
The time: 2 pm, December 12, 1971, India-Pakistan War. The place: A forward airbase in Jamnagar, Gujarat. One of the most eagerly awaited dogfights in aviation history is about to take place. The Americans...
India’s Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine INS Arihant has cleared all deep sea and weapons firing trials and is waiting for clearance from the Indian Navy to be officially inducted into the force. It...
Indian Airforce / Indian Military / Indian Navy / ISRO / News / Weapons
by defenceupdate · Published January 4, 2016 · Last modified April 15, 2019
Defending India is a humongous task our Armed Forces do every second. Our Men in Uniform make this possible every second through their efforts and out of the skin hard work. To do it...
Indian Military / News / Weapons
by defenceupdate · Published December 28, 2015 · Last modified April 15, 2019
Nag is a fire-and-forget anti-tank missile with a short range. It is one of five missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. It is...