Indian Strategic Forces News
In a significant development, India is nearing the finalization of a deal to procure 31 MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from the United States. This deal holds immense strategic importance for India’s defense capabilities and is expected to be concluded by February 2024. With deliveries slated to commence from February 2027, this acquisition represents a …
by Girish Linganna The Indian Government intends to form an Integrated Rocket Force (IRF). Centred on this, the IRF is expected to be a tri-service organisation. The proposition to create an IRF specifically designed for non-contact conventional warfare was initially disclosed and put forth in 2021 by General Bipin Rawat, the former Chief of Defence …
India on Tuesday successfully test-fired its surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) ‘Pralay’ from the Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, a Defence official said. The missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile, launched around 9.50 am, met all its mission objectives, the official said. A battery of …
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The landscape of warfare is evolving at an unprecedented pace, primarily driven by emerging technologies that have the potential to challenge established concepts of nuclear deterrence. Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, emphasized this point during the recent Chanakya Defence Dialogue, a national security event organized by the …
The Spear corps warriors of the Indian Army successfully fired the New Generation Rocket and Turret ammunition from Rudra- The First Indigenous Attack Helicopter, Indian Army said on Sunday. “Spearcorps warriors, #IndianArmy, fired the New Generation Rocket & Turret ammunition from #Rudra- The First Indigenous Attack Helicopter. The efficacy of the platform augments the strike …
Creating their own rocket force, the Indian defence forces may be looking at the option of inducting medium-range ballistic missiles for use in conventional roles. The defence forces in recent times have been given clearance to induct the Pralay ballistic missiles in significant numbers for being used in conventional roles in the rocket force being …
In the aftermath of the recent attack on the Pakistani Air Force (PAF) base in Mianwali, Indian radar reconnaissance satellite RISAT-2B has been deployed to assess the damage caused during the incident. This satellite, equipped with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Imaging Intelligence (IMINT) capabilities, is playing a critical role in understanding the extent of …
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Against the backdrop of heightened concerns regarding the presence of three Chinese warships, a submarine, and a research vessel in the Indian Ocean region, India has demonstrated its strategic capabilities by successfully test-firing the extended-range BrahMos cruise missile. The test, conducted from a warship in the Bay of Bengal, marks a significant achievement, paving the …
Extended BrahMos Cruise Missile Cleared for Induction in Navy Read More »
Recently, Pakistani media outlet Samaa TV attempted to cast doubt on the Indian-developed Akash missile program, publishing a controversial article that questioned the program’s readiness for export. While it claimed the program was still in its developmental stage and cited sources regarding various challenges, the reality tells a different story. The Akash missile system has …
The ambitious indigenous project will be developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at an estimated budget of Rs 21,700 crore. Like Israel’s Iron Dome system, it will provide the Indian Air Force to detect and destroy hostile targets from a large range Amid the Israel-Hamas war, the Iron Dome air defence system …
Project Kusha: Will it become India’s own version of Iron Dome defence system? EXPLAINED Read More »
The Indian Air Force operates an impressive assembly of aircraft, not limited to the MiG-21 ‘Bison’, MiG-29, and Su-30MKI. These military aircraft serve as vital components in the augmentation of the country’s aerial defence system. Integral to these aircraft is the R-73E missile, a short-range air-to-air missile of substantial strategic importance. With the country’s increasing …
India intends to produce the Vympel R-73E missile for MiG-29/Su-30 Read More »
he Indian Navy successfully test-fired the BrahMos missile from a destroyer, a warship within its fleet, on the eastern seaboard in the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday. The test accomplished all mission objectives, India’s blue water force said in a statement on Twitter, now X. R-class destroyer ship and her potent weapon, both indigenous, mark …
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India is on the verge of completing a strategically vital military base on an island in Mauritius, bolstering its presence in the Indian Ocean and countering China’s expanding influence in the region. New Delhi is now poised to formalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Port Louis to jointly develop and launch an earth observation …
With the Air Force having already operationalised three of its S-400 air defence missile squadrons along borders with China and Pakistan, Indian and Russian officials are set to meet soon to discuss the final delivery schedule for the remaining two squadrons. India had signed an over ? 35,000 crore contract with the Russian side in 2018-19 for …
India, Russia To Soon Discuss Delivery Schedule Of Remaining S-400 Squadrons Read More »
