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The Indian Army is reshaping how it prepares to fight the next war. Integrated Battle Groups are designed to be smaller,...
24/08/2026

The Indian Army is reshaping how it prepares to fight the next war. Integrated Battle Groups are designed to be smaller, self-contained and faster-moving formations, capable of deploying within 12-48 hours. But can greater speed and agility deliver an edge on the battlefield? And what challenges could the IBG model face in manpower, logistics, firepower and command? Read this report by Mohammad Asif Khan’s in-depth report by clicking on the link below.
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India’s defence procurement is getting a financial overhaul. The revised DFPDS-2026 framework raises delegated financial...
24/08/2026

India’s defence procurement is getting a financial overhaul. The revised DFPDS-2026 framework raises delegated financial powers by up to 100 per cent, aiming to speed up procurement, improve operational readiness and strengthen indigenisation. But will greater financial powers translate into genuine technological self-reliance — or mainly faster import substitution and maintenance of existing platforms? Read Martand Mishra’s report on what DFPDS-2026 means for India’s defence procurement and indigenous capabilities by clicking on the link below.
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DRDO has developed an indigenous medium altitude long endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Archer-Next Genera...
21/08/2026

DRDO has developed an indigenous medium altitude long endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Archer-Next Generation (Archer-NG), and its final user trials are expected to be completed by 2030. Do you think it will reduce concerns about India's ability to deploy a MALE UAV? Read Martand Mishra’s report by clicking on the link below.
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From Mao’s “standing up” to Deng’s “growing prosperous” and Xi’s “becoming strong”, the Communist Party of China’s evolu...
21/08/2026

From Mao’s “standing up” to Deng’s “growing prosperous” and Xi’s “becoming strong”, the Communist Party of China’s evolution has reshaped the strategic landscape for India. As China’s economic, military and diplomatic power has expanded, so has pressure along India’s borders. The question for New Delhi is how to respond to the China that exists today. Read this expert column by Ashok K Kantha on how India has navigated the CPC by clicking on the link below.
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Did you know India’s indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control Netra system has received final operational clearance...
21/08/2026

Did you know India’s indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control Netra system has received final operational clearance, strengthening the IAF's surveillance and command-and-control capabilities? How do you think this is going to help India’s air defence? Read this report by Martand Mishra by clicking on the link below.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day address last year that “We should build our own jet engines to...
20/08/2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day address last year that “We should build our own jet engines too. This statement highlights the need for India’s indigenous aeroengine manufacturing. With the Amca project underway, do you think India can bridge this critical gap? Read Bhaswar Kumar’s report on India’s aeroengine ambitions by clicking on the link below.
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India-Japan ties are entering a new strategic phase. From defence and security to AI, critical minerals and resilient su...
20/08/2026

India-Japan ties are entering a new strategic phase. From defence and security to AI, critical minerals and resilient supply chains, the partnership is moving beyond dialogue towards deeper collaboration in the Indo-Pacific. But how far can this strategic convergence go amid rising Chinese assertiveness and growing uncertainty over the US role in the region? Read this expert column by Shyam Saran by clicking on the link below.
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Modern warfare is no longer confined to the ground. With drones, missiles, and multi-domain threats reshaping the battle...
20/08/2026

Modern warfare is no longer confined to the ground. With drones, missiles, and multi-domain threats reshaping the battlefield, fragmented airspace control could come at a steep operational cost. Why does the future of warfare demand one sky, one command? Read VP Naik’s analysis on the need for integrated airspace management and unified command and control by clicking on the link below.
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The government’s ₹3 trillion FY29 target looks ambitious, but recent growth trends suggest it may not be out of reach. D...
19/08/2026

The government’s ₹3 trillion FY29 target looks ambitious, but recent growth trends suggest it may not be out of reach. Defence production rose to ₹1.78 trillion in FY26, while exports grew nearly 63% year-on-year. But even if India hits the target, do you think the gap with the US and the UK will remain substantial? Read the full data story by Bhaswar Kumar by clicking on the link below.
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From armed groups to military operations, the Sahel has emerged as one of Africa’s most volatile conflict zones, and war...
19/08/2026

From armed groups to military operations, the Sahel has emerged as one of Africa’s most volatile conflict zones, and warfare is continuously being shaped by modern technologies. Explore this photo feature by Jaisal Kaur by clicking the link below.
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