Defence policy outlines a nation's approach to security. It includes military strategy, resource allocation, and international relations. In India, it reflects the country's geopolitical challenges. The policy aims to protect sovereignty and maintain peace. It also addresses internal security threats. Collaboration with allies is crucial. The policy evolves with changing global dynamics. It ensures preparedness against potential conflicts.
India has laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art Large Cavitation Tunnel (LCT) facility at the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), DRDO, in Visakhapatnam. The project is...
The Indian Navy launched the second edition of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative on 16 March 2026. This follows India taking over as chair of the...
India recently received the Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Jag Laadki at Mundra Port, Gujarat. This arrival is amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The tanker carried 80,886 metric...
The Indian Navy has deployed a P-8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft to Guam for the US-led multinational anti-submarine warfare exercise Sea Dragon. The two-week drill brings together maritime...
Recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated sharply in 2026. Pakistan carried out air strikes on Kabul targeting what it called militant bases. Afghanistan’s Taliban government condemned...
The ongoing war in West Asia has heightened risks for commercial sailors, especially Indians. Attacks on vessels near the Persian Gulf have killed at least three Indian seafarers....
Recent developments in 2026 have raised serious concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in national security. An American AI lab, Anthropic, has labelled three Chinese AI...
Recent developments show the growing presence and leadership of women in India’s defence sector. As of 2026, women officers serve in diverse operational, technical, and command roles across...
Recent developments in 2026 reveal change in the US military strategy against Iran. The US Defence Secretary announced a move from cautious long-range missile strikes to direct bombing...
India is closely observing the rising tensions in West Asia in early 2026. The Indian Navy’s Operation Sankalp has two ships deployed in the Gulf of Aden and...
