Defence Insights and Strategic Analysis
 "Sydney data centre plan scrapped by developer after community backlash")
Sydney data centre plan scrapped by developer after community backlash
Goodman Group withdrew plans for a A$443.8-million data centre in Sydney's Lane Cove after residents raised concerns over its impact on homes, schools and local infrastructure
 "'Strategic autonomy' amid the Hormuz crisis")
'Strategic autonomy' amid the Hormuz crisis
India must recognise that maritime capability alone cannot resolve its energy vulnerability
 "Does India need a national security strategy document?")
Does India need a national security strategy document?
The framework continues to evolve pragmatically
Sydney data centre plan scrapped by developer after community backlash
Goodman Group withdrew plans for a A$443.8-million data centre in Sydney's Lane Cove after residents raised concerns over its impact on homes, schools and local infrastructure
 "News in brief global: From China's Long March 10B to NATO's new initiatives")
News in brief global: From China's Long March 10B to NATO's new initiatives
Global defence developments include China's reusable rocket milestone, US space warfare capability, autonomous drones and Nato's industrial initiatives.
JSW Cement to merge with Shiva Cement, board approves 5:41 swap ratio
The board of JSW Cement has approved a scheme of arrangement, including the amalgamation of Shiva Cement with and into JSW Cement
No coal shortage, says Reddy; plants with critical stocks rise to 82
Thermal power plants had 21.8 million tonnes of coal stocks, around 37 per cent of the normative requirement, as the number of plants with critical stocks rose to 82
Irdai's insurance reforms: What may change for industry, insurers, buyers
Irdai wants insurance prices and product details to be visible without sharing phone or email; its wider reforms could affect insurers, distributors and how customers buy policies
Trump backs India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor amid West Asia war
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), unveiled in 2023, comprises an Eastern Corridor connecting India to the Gulf region and a Northern Corridor connecting the Gulf region to Europe
Ghosts of the past haunt defence FDI
An opportunistic exception to government rules heralded this liberalisation in 2001
 "China, US should be partners, not rivals, says Xi ahead of talks with Trump")
China, US should be partners, not rivals, says Xi ahead of talks with Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a stable relationship with cooperation as the mainstay, manageable differences and moderate competition as he began his US visit
'Maximalist goals' of the US and Israel
Lina Khatib, associate fellow, Middle East and North Africa programme Chatham House talks to BS Blueprint
India among top 5 military spenders; has 190 nuclear warheads: Sipri
This edition of the SIPRI Yearbook coincides with the 60th anniversary of its founding in 1966
 "China's expanding rocket force")
China's expanding rocket force
The core component of China's deterrence will pose challenges for India in the event of a conflict
 "Can India learn a thing or two from the PLA's modular land force?")
Can India learn a thing or two from the PLA's modular land force?
The armed forces would do well to review structural deficiencies for its western and northern borders
 "Future date India needs to win the war of minds before the first shot")
Future date India needs to win the war of minds before the first shot
Information warfare is where legitimacy is established, deterrence is built, and sovereignty is defended
 "India is better prepared for the age of modern warfare Test")
India is better prepared for the age of modern warfare Test
The country, situated in a region of complex security challenges, has acknowledged the critical role that drones play
 "Friendly caution.")
Friendly caution.
India-Russia ties hold amid US pressure, but manoeuvres are likely, analysts say
 "The 'modern' guarding forces of India's borders test")
The 'modern' guarding forces of India's borders test
The 'modern' guarding forces of India's borders
 "Road, rail and defence lead FY26 capex surge; overall spend at 52%")
Road, rail and defence lead FY26 capex surge; overall spend at 52%
Road Transport & Highways and Railways ministries lead capital expenditure in H1 FY26, with overall government capex reaching 52% of Budget estimates despite slower revenue growth