Deftech Bharat 2026 to be organised in Bengaluru

Bengaluru is set to host India’s inaugural exhibition on Advanced Aerospace, Defence, and Space Technologies – a significant milestone towards Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) in the Aerospace, Defence, and Space sectors. DEF-TECH Bharat 2026 is a prestigious international event set to take place from May 20 to May 22, 2026, at the Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation […]

Scorpène Submarine: Strategic Continuity and Industrialization for India’s Submarine Fleet

In the debate over India’s future conventional submarines, the question goes far beyond mere technical considerations. It is strategic, industrial, and time-sensitive. Choosing a submarine is not just about comparing performance—it is about deciding whether India prioritizes disruption or continuity, risk or maturity, experimentation or consolidation. In a regional environment where China and Pakistan are accelerating […]

When Empty Threats Meet Reality: The Collapse of Overseas Khalistan Provocations

Article by Dr Kanchan Lakshman In the weeks leading up to Republic Day, overseas pro-Khalistan-linked networks once again resorted to familiar tactics: exaggerated financial “rewards,” dramatic calls for disruption, and claims of mass support within Punjab. These declarations were widely circulated online, accompanied by raw footage and slogans intended to project momentum and fear. Yet once […]

Deepening Strategic Alliance Between LeT and Hamas: How It Impacts India

Article by Dhruv Batra A recent video had created a big stir in the Indian intelligence circles, prompting them to revisit the international linkages of the Islamic terror groups operating against Bharat. The undated video showed Naji Zaheer, a senior Hamas commander, as the chief guest at an event hosted by the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League […]

Thales and Air India debut region’s first new 787-9 aircraft flying with Thales’ AVANT Up Inflight Entertainment System

The future of Indian aviation takes flight with the entry into service of Air India’s new 787-9 aircraft equipped with Thales’s AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) platform on 1 February 2026. Air India, the country’s leading global airline and largest international carrier, continues to elevate its passenger experience with 6 new 787-9 aircraft equipped with AVANT […]

How IAF Responded Post Learjet 45 crash in Pune

On an urgent request from the Government of Maharashtra, the Indian Air Force swiftly deployed a team of Air Traffic Control personnel along with essential technical equipment from Air Force Station Lohegaon to Baramati Airport. The team promptly established emergency Air Traffic Control services, including communication and other emergency facilities in coordination with local administration, to […]

Bangladesh’s Unfolding Crisis and the Strategic Test for India

The worsening law-and-order situation in Bangladesh can no longer be viewed as a purely domestic challenge. What began as internal political turbulence has now evolved into a development with direct consequences for India’s security environment, regional diplomacy, and economic interests. For New Delhi, the imperative is not reactive crisis management, but a sober evaluation of the […]

Jindal Defence to Supply 5,000+ Indigenous TS9 Pistols to CAPF

Jindal Defence Scores Massive Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Contender to supply 5,000+ Indigenous TS9 Pistols Jindal Defence Systems Private Limited (JDSPL), a JV between the Jindal Group and global firearms major Taurus Armas just clinched a game-changing order from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs): over 5,000 units of their battle-tested, fully indigenous TS9 9mm […]

India’s Tri-services Integrated Rocket Force

Policy Brief No. 126 | Brief by Debalina Ghoshal | Download Brief Here India has sought to develop a tri-service command, Integrated Rocket Force (IRF), as a deterrent against the growing concerns posed by both China and Pakistan. This initiative reflects a strategic approach aimed at enhancing national security and regional stability. However, what makes this rocket force particularly […]

The Indian Republic at 77:  Technology as the New Language of Independence

Article by Sudhanshu Kumar On every Republic Day, we look back at how far we have come as a nation. This year, as India marks its 77th Republic Day, we celebrate something defining, which is “India’s emergence as a technological power, not through dependency on others, but through the determination to build what we need ourselves.” […]