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K-6: India’s Silent Superweapon Beneath the Waves | Opinion

Sword and Shield: Why BrahMos and K-6 are not rivals | Opinion

UK now agrees to move stranded F-35 fighter jet to MRO facility at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

Operation Sindoor fallout: India pushes Russia for faster S-400s delivery and fighter jet upgrades

F-35B Lightning II fighter stranded in Kerala: Engineers from UK to fly in to repair Royal Navy jet

Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence wins Rs 600 crore export order from Germany's Rheinmetall for hi-tech ammunition

Rajnath Singh empowers CDS to issue joint orders across Army, Navy and Air Force for greater synergy Bharat Forge wins Indian Army bid to supply 4.25 lakh DRDO-developed CQB carbines ideaForge secures Rs 137 cr order to supply hybrid mini UAVs to Indian Army Exclusive | India's rocket power surge: 6 Pinaka regiments set for 2026 finish line, raising of 2 underway

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Indian Navy celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga with record participation (WATCH)

The Indian Navy celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga at Visakhapatnam and across naval stations worldwide. With nearly 50,000 participants, the event reflected this year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”

Big spends, no action: Pakistan Navy stayed anchored during India's Operation Sindoor

India’s Operation Sindoor exposed Pakistan’s naval inaction despite an 18% defence budget hike. As India responded to the Pahalgam terror attack, experts questioned Pakistan’s maritime readiness and rising military spending.

Exclusive: Indian Army begins raising third Dhanush regiment to boost artillery strength

The Indian Army has started raising its third regiment of Dhanush 155mm towed guns, enhancing artillery power. Despite delays from supply chain disruptions, efforts continue to induct all 114 guns by March 2026.

Defence Ministry begins reforms in defence acquisition procedures for arms procurement

Defence Ministry has initiated reforms to Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, inviting suggestions from stakeholders to simplify and modernise arms procurement. The goal is faster acquisitions, and promoting indigenous defence manufacturing.

DRDO invites expression of interest for 5.5-Gen AMCA fighter prototypes

DRDO's ADA invites EOI for the 5.5-generation AMCA fighter jet project. Indian firms with aerospace expertise can apply by Aug 16, 2025. AMCA prototype rollout by 2028; production starts 2035. Powered by GE-414 engines made in India.

Indian Army scales Shahi Kangri, Silver Peak in Ladakh to honour Galwan heroes

An Indian Army team scaled Mount Shahi Kangri and Mount Silver Peak near the China border in Depsang to honour Galwan heroes and promote Ladakh tourism, showcasing military endurance and encouraging high-altitude adventure sports.

India boosts nuclear stockpile to 180, China races ahead with 600 warheads

India now possesses 180 nuclear warheads, up from 172 in 2024, while China has surged ahead to 600, adding 100 in a year. SIPRI warns of global arsenal growth and rising nuclear conflict risks.

British F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing in Kerala due to low fuel

A British F-35 fighter jet from the UK’s Prince of Wales carrier group made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport due to low fuel after rough seas prevented its return to the carrier off the Kerala coast.

Two Sri Lankan cadets complete pre-commission training at IMA

At the 156th IMA Passing Out Parade, 667 cadets, including 32 from 9 foreign countries and 2 Sri Lankans, were commissioned. Lt Gen Lasantha Rodrigo's presence highlighted India's regional military diplomacy and leadership role.

Post 4-day India-Pakistan conflict, China thrust will only increase | Opinion

Post 96-hour India-Pakistan conflict, a fragile ceasefire hides deeper threats from a growing China-Pakistan axis, with India staring at a four-front hybrid war involving terror, tech, and territorial traps.