Opinion

The skies above the battlefield are about to witness a revolution. Gone are the days when armed forces relied solely on conventional aircraft with their limitations on landing and takeoff. Emerging technologies like electric...

Significance & Perspective: The 60th Munich Security Conference (MSC) culminated on 18th February 2024 at a private venue in Munich. The two-day conference was attended by global marquee figures, including the US Vice President and...

The advent of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) in military strategy and national defence represents a significant shift toward the adoption of more sophisticated, predictive, and adaptable security mechanisms. This article seeks to unravel...

Last week, defence officials reported that the Pentagon used a special missile with six sharp blades to kill a leader of Kataib Hezbollah in the heart of Baghdad, aiming to lessen the risk to...

India, a land of diverse landscapes and climates, has always been at the mercy of the elements. From scorching summers to monsoon deluges, our lives are intricately woven with the weather. Enter INSAT-3DS, the latest...

Does Russia plan to manufacture 10,000 Shahed-136 loitering munitions annually? Russia aims to greatly increase its production of the 200-kg, Iranian-made suicide drones that can fly 2,500 km. The high cost Russia is facing...

The Dispute: On December 10 last year, China’s coast guard ship collided with a naval boat of the Philippines sailing on a resupply mission to the Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands. The Philippines said China...

The Saudi Defence Show 2024, which concluded on February 8, 2024, showcased strides made by the country towards its ambitious goal of spending 50 per cent of its military budget on domestic production by...

The interim Indian defence budget for 2024-2025, presented in February 2024, focused on modernisation, self-reliance, and border infrastructure development. Here are some key points: Overall Allocation The interim Union Budget 2024-25 allocated a record over Rs...

Iran has promised not to make nuclear weapons or other very dangerous weapons like Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) because of its religious beliefs. Instead, it focuses on having a lot of missiles as...

The US is considering a military reaction after accusing Iran of orchestrating a drone attack on its base in the Middle East. Iran has denied these claims, and a high-ranking Iranian officer has stated...

To the surprise of India watchers, while the Maldives is undergoing political turmoil with the pro-China leaning President Mohamed Muizzu facing the threat of impeachment from the opposition—comprising the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and...

On January 20, 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Union Government would soon fence the 1,643 km border between India and Myanmar. Additionally, the government is considering ending its Free Movement...