The Indian Ministry of Defense recently announced that the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved several procurement proposals totaling approximately $9 billion. This funding is directed toward modernizing the technological capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, with a significant emphasis on precision...
India Launches Naval Vessels to Bolster Maritime Security
India simultaneously launched three naval vessels at Mumbai's Mazagon Dockyard: - A submarine (INS Vagsheer - a Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarine) - A destroyer - A frigate Strategic Context: - The Indian Ocean has become increasingly important for global power dynamics - 95% of India's trade moves through this region -...
India Joins Eurodrone Program and Enhances Naval Capabilities
India has been granted observer status in the four-nation Eurodrone program. This project, launched by Italy, France, Germany, and Spain, and managed by the Europe-based contracting agency OCCAR, aims to build a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone to give Europe greater autonomy in the drone sector. India joins Japan...
India Approves $2.6B Maritime Defense Package
India has long expressed a desire to have a "blue water navy", one that can projects its power and relationships any where on the planet. Indian naval ships routinely make friendly calls on portds all over the world now, including the United States. So the news below should come as...
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 Commissions 2nd Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine
India's nuclear triad capabilities have significantly advanced with the recent commissioning of INS Arighaat, its second ballistic missile submarine, onAugust 29, 2024. This development follows the 2016 commissioning of INS Arihant, which completed its first deterrence patrol in 2018, establishing India's nuclear triad. The nuclear triad refers to the ability...