Defence News

India at strategic crossroads: CDS Anil Chauhan's blueprint for national security in era of converging threats

By strengthening its internal unity, expanding its military and economic capabilities, and maintaining strategic vigilance, India can not only safeguard its sovereignty but also fulfill its destiny as a leader in the emerging world order.

Jul 14, 2025

Cognitive warfare: New strategic high ground and battle for national security

Cognitive warfare is not a passing trend but a defining challenge of our era. Its capacity to destabilize, fragment, and weaken nations is both a strategic threat and an operational reality.

Jul 7, 2025

India's first quantum message sent over air stuns world—Rajnath Singh calls it "game-changer"

India successfully tested its first airborne quantum communication system using entangled photons, a move Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed as a "game-changer" for national security.

Jun 18, 2025

Make in India: Tata, Dassault Aviation join forces to build Rafale fuselages [details]

The production facility, to be established in Hyderabad, will focus on manufacturing key structural components of the Rafale aircraft. These components include the lateral shells of the rear fuselage, the complete rear section, the central fuselage, and the front section.

Jun 5, 2025

CDS Chauhan uses cricket analogy to highlight India's resolve after 'Operation Sindoor'

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday drew a striking analogy between cricket and military operations to explain the Indian Armed Forces' mindset regarding losses and setbacks in conflict.

Jun 3, 2025

Dawn of drone warfare: Unpacking the Ukrainian assault on Russia's strategic airbases

For global militaries and political leadership, the lessons are clear: adapt to new paradigms, invest in counter-drone capabilities, and rethink traditional defense models, writes Major General Dilawar Singh as he explores learnings from Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Jun 2, 2025

Standing tall, yet isolated: Rethinking India's place in a shifting global system

Drawing on global comparisons, expert insights, and actionable recommendations, the op-ed by Major General Dilawar Singh offers a visionary roadmap for India to transform isolation into opportunity and walk confidently together with its neighbors and global partners.

May 21, 2025

Cognitive Warfare in the India-Pakistan Conflict: The Invisible Battlefield of 2025

The India-Pakistan clash of 2025 was not just a test of military might but a profound warning for democracies worldwide. In the age of cognitive warfare, the battlefield is everywhere and nowhere embedded in our devices, conversations, and collective consciousness.

May 20, 2025

Indian National Security at Crossroads: Çelebi, Turkish Defense Exports, and Strategic Risks at India's Airports

Çelebi controversy is a test case for how India-and any democracy-should balance openness to global business with the imperatives of national security in an era of hybrid threats, writes Major General Dr Dilawar Singh in his latest op-ed in wake of Indo-PAK conflict.

May 15, 2025

Rajnath Singh inaugurates BrahMos missile unit, says 'this will make UP a hub of defence manufacturing'

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday virtually inaugurated the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile production unit at Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor in Lucknow, calling the advanced missile a symbol of India's growing defence prowess and technological strength.

May 11, 2025

How is India able to shoot down PAK's drones & missiles with 100% accuracy?

India was able to tackle and intercept drones and missiles that were aimed at 15 Indian cities with the help of the S-400 Sudarshan Chakra. Here's everything you need to know about the defence setup.

May 9, 2025

Who is Col. Sofiya Qureshi? Indian Army Colonel who briefed the world on Operation Sindoor

Colonel Qureshi led the official press briefing on Operation Sindoor, a response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Let's take a look at the Indian Army Colonel's life and achievements.

May 7, 2025

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh steer India's Operation Sindoor briefing

As India gave the details of the Operation Sindoor to the world on Wednesday, two women defence officers took centre stage as they addressed the media.

May 7, 2025

PM Modi constantly monitored 'Operation Sindoor' as Indian Army hit 9 targets successfully

In a major military action following the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, the Indian Army successfully executed 'Operation Sindoor', hitting nine high-value terror targets deep inside Pakistan.

May 7, 2025

'Jai Hind' echoes nationwide: Rajnath Singh, Union Ministers, and Oppn leaders salute Indian Army's response to terror

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday hailed the Indian Army for its strong response by hitting targets deep inside Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

May 7, 2025