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Pakistan's TEJAS Smear Campaign Exposes Strategic Desperation, Not Aviation Reality

The 'modern' guarding forces of India's borders

The 'modern' guarding forces of India's borders test

The presence of three Chinese research vessels in the Indian Ocean has drawn heightened attention from India's maritime surveillance agencies.

Third Chinese Research Vessels In The Indian Ocean Heighten Strategic Concerns

The President said the 'unforgettable' experience gives her a fresh sense of pride in the country's defence capabilities

President Droupadi Murmu takes Rafale sortie from Ambala air base

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Beijing's September 3 military parade showcased advanced indigenous weaponry, strategic deterrence, and global posturing, even as questions linger over operational readiness and command cohesion

Mega parade showcases China's global ambitions -Opinion

For nearly 60 years, the MiG-21 was the backbone of the IAF, with over 900 aircraft inducted. Almost every IAF fighter pilot since the 1960s has trained on the MiG-21 before moving to other fighters.

MiG-21 retires: Tracing the journey of India's first supersonic fighter jet

JM Financial also turned underweight on banks, NBFCs and insurance as disbursement growth is likely to remain weak in FY26

JM Financial downgrades defence, industrials; turns bullish on consumption

For development of 10 nos of Electronic Control Unit for cooling system for Su-30

Mistral Solutions receives significant order from CASDIC, DRDO

Nifty tops 25,200 as hopes rise on India-US trade talks and Fed rate cut

As India bids farewell to its first supersonic fighter jet, the MiG-21's final flight marks both the end of an era and a warning for the future.

In the glow of the afterburner

The country, situated in a region of complex security challenges, has acknowledged the critical role that drones play

India is better prepared for the age of modern warfare Test

Despite trade tensions and visa disputes, India-US ties continue to chart steady waters in the maritime domain, with naval cooperation and Indo-Pacific engagement remaining a strategic constant

Trump 2.0 offers litmus test for India-US naval ties

The DRDO successfully tested a long-range hypersonic missile at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on November 16. What makes hypersonic missiles special? Watch the video to find out.

Big success! India successfully tests first long-range hypersonic missile | Indian missiles | DRDO

Nifty India Defence index declined 2% in Friday's intra-day trade, corrected 17% from its all-time high level of 9,195.15 touched on June 6, 2025.

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Defence stocks under pressure: Data Patterns, MDL down up to 8%; here's why

A new SIPRI yearbook reveals that India now hasmore nuclear warheads than Pakistan. But China continues to outpace both SouthAsian neighbours.Here's a breakdown of the keyfindings and what they signal

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