Airbus ready to build two new European fighters if countries want
A German industrial source has floated the possibility of a partnership with Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab, with which Airbus management has a ‘good relationship.’
Battle of Burki, 1965: The canal-line fight that carried Indian troops to the edge of Lahore
How the September thrust towards the Ichhogil Canal turned Burki into one of the defining clashes of the western front.
Chawinda 1965: How a small Punjabi town became a tank battlefield
Chawinda became the centre of gravity for a huge armoured contest as Pakistan chose to concentrate its armour to stop India’s thrust in the Sialkot sector.
Amber Enterprises: Does the broad-based earnings revival mean the worst is over?
The outlook for the contract manufacturer is bright as its business diversification strategy is working out
Saltoro Ridge battles (1987): Bana Post and the fight for dominance
At nearly 22,000 feet on a wall of ice and rock, a small team of Indian soldiers climbed into a blizzard and changed the balance on the Siachen Glacier.
World staring at n- armageddon? US says will match alleged Chinese low-yield nuclear tests
New START, the last treaty between the United States and Russia that limited deployment of nuclear warheads, expired this month as US President Donald Trump called for a new agreement that also includes China
'Pakistan was finished': Expert cites 'ample proof' IAF struck Kirana Hills nuclear site during Operation Sindoor
Aviation historian Tom Cooper described the alleged attack as a calibrated message designed to demonstrate capability without triggering catastrophic escalation
Rafale deal: India seeks up to 50% local content from France, pushes for engine production and overhaul at home
The discussions between Singh and his French counterpart, Catherine Vautrin, covered a wide spectrum of defence and security cooperation, including co-development and co-production initiatives
Battle of Phillora, 1965: The tank fight that punched a hole in Pakistan’s Sialkot armour
In four violent days on the Sialkot front, Indian armour forced Pakistan’s elite tank formations to fall back, setting up the bigger showdown that followed at Chawinda.
Air war over Halwara and Pathankot, 1965: The bases that held under pressure
In the first days of the 1965 war, Pakistani air strikes targeted key Indian airfields. Halwara and Pathankot were meant to be knocked out. Instead, they stayed in the fight.
Indian Air Force in 1962: Why India chose not to use air power
The Indian Air Force flew hard in transport and support roles, but New Delhi held back from offensive strikes. The reasons were a mix of fear, flawed assumptions, and political caution.
India approves purchase of 288 S-400 missiles worth Rs 10,000 crore: Report
The procurement will be executed under the Fast Track Procedure
The Battle of Boyra (1971): The air duel before full-scale war
On November 22, 1971, Indian and Pakistani fighter jets clashed over the eastern sector weeks before the formal outbreak of war, signalling that a wider conflict was only a matter of time
Logistics and intelligence failures of 1962: What the Henderson Brooks report hinted at
The still-classified review of the 1962 war did not publicly name every failure, but what emerged over the decades points to deeper problems in planning, supply and assessment.
Indian Navy takes command of CTF 154 in major boost to maritime role
The development is being seen as a recognition of India's growing stature as a key maritime security provider and a ‘Preferred Security Partner’ in the Indian Ocean Region
Indian Air Force to get more Rafales as DAC clears Rs 3.25 lakh crore defence deal with France
The meeting of the apex defence procurement body was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Defence Acquisition Council meets today: Rafale deal, high-altitude 'pseudo satellites' on agenda
A final approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would be required after the DAC's decision.
Jyoti CNC Q3 FY26 – Execution strong; financial leverage in focus
Order visibility and margin stability support sustained earnings growth
The Khulna sector fight (1971): Why resistance continued even after Dhaka fell
Even as Pakistan’s Eastern Command surrendered in Dhaka on December 16, 1971, fighting persisted in the southwest — a reminder that wars do not always end the moment a document is signed.
The Tangail airdrop (1971): India’s para jump that accelerated Dhaka’s fall
On December 11, 1971, Indian paratroopers dropped behind Pakistani lines near Tangail, cutting off retreating forces and hastening the collapse of resistance around Dhaka.
From 'Made in India' to 'Owned by India': Govt rewrites defence procurement playbook
The move signals a shift away from reliance on technology transfers towards rewarding firms that develop and own critical technologies.
INS Vikrant in 1971: How the carrier enforced the eastern naval blockade
India’s lone aircraft carrier in 1971 did more than launch air strikes. It sealed off East Pakistan’s coastline, cutting supply lines and tightening the noose around Dhaka.
The fall of Tawang (1962): How the eastern sector unravelled
After the Namka Chu disaster, a chain of hurried withdrawals, mixed signals, and collapsing cohesion opened the road from Tawang to Se La and beyond.
India set to clear Rs 3.25 lakh crore Rafale deal ahead of Macron's visit
The deal, estimated at around Rs 3.25 lakh crore, is set to become the largest defence procurement in India's history
The Sialkot sector offensive, 1965: India’s biggest armoured gamble since World War II
Calling the Sialkot sector offensive India’s largest armoured thrust since World War II is not hyperbole. It reflects the scale of forces committed and the ambition behind the operation.
