Line of Actual Control (LAC)

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is making great strides to improve its electronic warfare (EW) and intelligence-gathering capabilities, particularly near its sensitive borders with China and Pakistan. The IAF has prioritised the acquisition of...

DRDO’s Technological Breakthrough: India has achieved a significant milestone in its directed energy weapons programme, successfully demonstrating a 30KW laser weapon MK-II(A) using six 5 KW beams. This high-powered laser, developed under the Sahastra...

China’s defence expenditure has been on a consistent upward trajectory, reflecting its strategic ambitions and growing geopolitical assertiveness. In 2025, China announced a 7.2 per cent increase in its defence budget, bringing it to...

Understanding the complexity of geopolitics in Asia is not easy. In the context of India-China relations, this complexity is awfully glaring. Despite a trust deficit, which widened further after the June 2020 Galwan Valley...

Manipur, considered one of India's most beautiful and serene states from the aesthetic point of view, has been making national and international headlines for almost the past two years for all the wrong reasons....

New Delhi: India is currently facing significant challenges in selecting its next manned fighter aircraft, with a recent offer from both Russia and the US to acquire F-35 and Su-57 stealth fighters adding to...

Using Chinese-made components in Indian drones supplied by the private sector to the army has raised critical national security concerns. The recent hacking incidents at the Line of Control (LoC) and the Line of...

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has officially declared 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms'. The announcement came following a meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 1, 2025, The following is reportedly...

In 2025, India is set to embark on a transformative journey in its defence sector by implementing Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs). This initiative aims to unify the Army, Navy, and Air Force under a...

The world is witnessing prolonged wars on two fronts, in Europe and Asia, as conflicts continue in Ukraine and Gaza. Many lessons have been drawn by militaries worldwide, closely following the developments on the...

The proliferation of drones in modern warfare has transformed military operations, providing unmatched capabilities in surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeted strikes. However, integrating drones into military strategies has revealed significant vulnerabilities, including risks associated with...

New Delhi: In a move to boost security along the Sino-Indian border along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), 33 ITBP’s planned 56 border posts have been placed aimed at enhancing security and operational...

Traditionally, the Indian Armed Forces have prepared for conventional warfare primarily against Pakistan. Our military doctrines and war games have largely focused on “Red Land,” a term often used to refer to Pakistan. Meanwhile,...