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Counter-Drone Warfare: India’s First Autonomous Swarm Interceptor – FWD YAMA Successfully Tested by Flying Wedge

New Delhi: Describing FWD YAMA as India’s first autonomous swarm interceptor designed for counter-drone warfare, air defence and Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD) missions, defence-technology company Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA) announced...

Iran War: Italy, Allies Send Warships to Protect Cyprus, Europe’s Southeastern Edge

Rome: Italy will send a naval vessel or vessels to protect Cyprus from further Iranian attacks “in the next few days,” Italy’s defence minister said. “With Spain, France and Holland, we will send naval assets...

Iran’s Drone Swarm Tactics Brings Focus on Cheaper and Scalable Counter-Drone Layers

Milan: Iran’s drone swarm tactics against Gulf states are prompting calls for cheaper regional defence layers that would avoid interceptor exhaustion, as experts warn of the possibility of a prolonged drone war across the...

Mounting Discontent Among Gulf Allies, Complain US Didn’t Provide Adequate Time 

Cairo: The Trump administration is confronting mounting discontent from allies in the Persian Gulf who have complained they were not given adequate time to prepare for the torrent of Iranian drones and missiles bombarding...

Iran War: US Military Launches Long-Range Precision Strike Missiles, First Time in Combat 

Washington: The US military recently deployed Lockheed Martin’s long-range Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM, for the first time in combat against Iranian targets, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. A video released shows the next-gen munitions...

Switzerland Plans Acquiring European Air-Defence System, Expects Further Delay in Delivery of Patriot Systems 

Paris: Switzerland will consider acquiring a second long-range air-defence system, preferably produced in Europe, as delivery of previously ordered Patriot systems by the United States will be delayed by four to five years, the...

BEL and SASMOS Formalise Strategic Partnership to Enhance Indigenous Defence Electronics Capabilities

Bengaluru: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, and SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd (SASMOS), a specialised aerospace and defence interconnect solutions manufacturer, have formalised their...

IG Defence Unveils Project KAL, Aims to Develop Indigenous Long-Range Strike Drone

New Delhi: IG Defence has shown the first glimpse of Project KAL, an indigenous long-range strike drone.  Long-range one-way attack drones have emerged as a defining feature of modern warfare. Platforms such as the...

Airbus Scales Up ‘Make in India’ with New 5,000-Seater Technology Centre in Bengaluru

Bengaluru. Airbus has inaugurated a state-of-the-art technology centre in Bengaluru, marking a major expansion of its strategic footprint in India. The new facility will serve as a hub for engineering, digital transformation, customer services...

Indian Navy Launches SAR Efforts in Response to IRIS Dena’s Distress Call

New Delhi: A distress call from IRIS Dena was received at the MRCC Colombo in the early hours of March, 04, 2026 as reported by the Sri Lankan Navy. The ship was operating 20...

Boosting Maritime Security: Contracts Worth Rs 5,083 Crore Signed by Defence Ministry to Buy ALH Mk-III Choppers, Shtil Missiles

New Delhi: Contracts worth ₹5,083 crore were signed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on March 3 for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard,...

GRSE-KSSL Collaboration Charts New Course for Self-Reliant Maritime Innovation

Kolkata: Reinforcing India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence and maritime technology, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) on Thursday, March 05,...

UPES Launches ‘1,000 Women – 1,000 Dreams’ Initiative, Offering 1,000 Fully Tuition-free Online MBA Scholarships

New Delhi: UPES, a multidisciplinary university in Dehradun, March 5 announced the launch of ‘1,000 Women – 1,000 Dreams’, an ambitious women-only scholarship programme, to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 with a purpose. Under the initiative, UPES will...
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