DEFENCE CAPABILITY REPORT

The Indian Ministry of Defence has sanctioned over Rs 300 crore through its Technology Development Fund (TDF) to create an ecosystem for enhancing capabilities in cutting-edge technology and promoting 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence. The TDF scheme, exe...

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell emphasized the importance of frank dialogue with India regarding New Delhi's ties with Russia, particularly in the technology sector, including defense. Despite US concerns about potential technology leakag...

New Zealand will enhance its contribution to North Korea sanctions monitoring based in Japan, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced on Tuesday. The government will deploy New Zealand Defence Force ships for the first time and increase aircraft ...

A recent study by Nexgen Exhibitions highlights the importance of streamlining foreign direct investment (FDI), enhancing Research & Development (R&D), and boosting manufacturing capabilities to help India achieve its USD 5 billion defence export go...

Terrorism has resurfaced in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri, with highly trained Pakistani terrorists posing a significant challenge. Despite intensified patrolling, searching dense forests remains difficult. The government has responded with...

India faces growing security challenges from China and Pakistan, prompting calls for a robust and integrated defence strategy. This includes bolstering nuclear deterrence, enhancing military capabilities, and pushing for systemic reforms in defence ...

India is already a growing sourcing hub for the global defence and aerospace industry. With government help, this ecosystem can, in time, be developed to support the development of a commercial plane. That is how we made our space programme, experts...

Weeks after India withdrew its military personnel from the Maldives, the two helicopters gifted by New Delhi are still operational, flown with a Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) soldier on board. President Mohamed Muizzu, who pledged to remove...

Pakistan does not adhere to a "no first use" policy on nuclear weapons, clarified Lt Gen (retd) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, Adviser to the National Command Authority, during a seminar commemorating the 26th anniversary of Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests. Kid...

This move is seen as part of efforts to strengthen China's ties with Pakistan and safeguard Chinese investments in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, particularly related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

India has significantly enhanced its defense capabilities over the past decade, with a focus on indigenous manufacturing and reducing reliance on arms imports. VK Saraswat, a member of NITI Aayog and former chief of the DRDO, highlighted that 60% of...

India's defence capabilities have significantly improved in the past decade under the Modi government. NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat highlighted the country's reliance on arms import only for immediate needs, with major corporate houses now manufact...

Pakistan faces economic strain with a $124.5 billion foreign debt, 42% of its GDP. It boosts military capabilities through major arms imports, mainly from China, accounting for 82% from 2019 to 2023. Despite economic woes, it increases defense spend...

Maldives Minister Comment: The training of Maldivians was the main reason for the arrival of Indian soldiers with the helicopters donated during former Presidents Mohamed Nasheed and Abdulla Yameen's governments and the Dornier aircraft brought duri...

China's former Defence Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe has made a public appearance, suggesting that he is politically safe amid speculation about his fate. Wei paid tribute at the funeral of a senior Chinese legislator, indicating his status. However, the...

President Joe Biden assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the US will send air defense weaponry and other crucial military aid once the Senate approves a $61 billion national security aid package for Ukraine. This aid includes long-ra...

Iran's military faces regional tensions with Israel, retaliating against attacks. Possessing drones, missiles, and air defenses, it lags behind global powers in air force and sophisticated weaponry. The conflict between Iran and Israel remains a foc...

The Indian Army has initiated the induction of control and reporting systems under 'Project Akashteer' to enhance its air defense capabilities. Developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) as part of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, this projec...

India's Corps of Army Air Defence has begun the induction of 'Akashteer Command and Control Systems', a project developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The deployment of Akashteer, aimed at enhanci...