India's Ministry of Defense has announced a 10% increase in its defense budget for fiscal 2026 which begins April 1, reaching a record $78.3 billion amid security challenges from Pakistan and China. The budget breakdown reveals that 26.4% ($20.7 billion) is allocated for new acquisitions. Major planned purchases include (General...
India’s Posts Breakthrough in Hypersonic Missile Technology
On Nov 17, 2024, India marked a significant milestone in its military capabilities by testing a long-range hypersonic missile. The test was conducted from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha's eastern coast, with the missile demonstrating terminal maneuvers and precise impact accuracy. The weapon system, developed through collaboration between...
India to Build Four Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarines
India's first Advanced Technology Vessel submarine, INS Arihant, was commissioned in August 2016, marking a significant milestone in operationalizing the nuclear triad. It carries 12 Sagarika (K-15) submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) with a 700 km range and nuclear-capable Nirbhay cruise missiles. Despite facing a setback in 2018 due to flooding,...
PM Modi Invited as the Guest of Honor for France’s National Day
Prime Minister Modi has accepted French President Emmanuel Macron's invitation to be the guest of honor at France's traditional military parade held during Bastille day, on July 14th, the French presidency said. "An Indian armed forces contingent will take part in the parade alongside French forces." the presidency noted, adding...
India Tests Nuclear-Capable Missile
India successfully tested its nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5, that can pinpoint a target at a range of 3,000 miles, from A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island located off the coast of the state of Odisha. The missile, developed by Defense Research and Development Organization, and government ownedBharat Dynamics Ltd., weighs c...
U.S., India, to Co-Develop Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
India's Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Department of Defense concluded a Project Agreement (PA) for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (ALUAV) under the Joint Working Group Air Systems in the Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) program. The PA outlines the collaboration between Air Force Research Laboratory, the Indian Air...