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Inside India’s Contemporary Armed Forces

In this video, we examine the structure, capabilities, and strategic priorities of India’s modern military. We look at the ...
With modernized capabilities and recent precision operations, India’s air force is emerging as a major regional and global ...
Air power remains one of the most decisive elements in modern warfare. From Europe to the Middle East and South Asia, control ...
The defence ministry on Thursday approved the purchase of weapons and military equipment worth Rs 79,000 crore. The Defence ...
During the Army Commanders’ Conference in Jaisalmer, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the Indian military for its ...
World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) recently released a ranking that positioned the Indian Air Force (IAF) ...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday described Operation Sindoor as an embodiment of India’s military prowess and ...
India's defence acquisition council cleared on Thursday proposals worth 790 billion rupees ($9 billion) to buy new missile ...
The mismatch poses a dilemma in case of war: either endure Chinese missile strikes deep inside India without the ability to ...
The missile was launched from a specially designed rail-based mobile launcher, providing cross-country mobility.
In a clear message to Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned the neighbouring country against any ...
Ashley Tellis’s recent essay, “India’s Great-Power Delusions” (July/August 2025), offers a searing critique of the country’s strategic posture. Tellis argues that India overestimates its influence on ...