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India has begun building a joint defence Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, or C-UAS, grid to address the growing drone threat. This initiative reflects changing battlefield realities where cheap unmanned systems increasingly challenge traditional air defence. A recent ANI report outlined how this grid aims to integrate detection, tracking, and interception capabilities across services. While the intent…
India’s contemporary long-range strike posture must begin with the interception of Pakistan’s Fateh-2 rocket over Sirsa during Operation Sindoor. That interception confirmed Pakistan’s intent to operationally employ long-range guided rockets against India. Although Indian air and missile defences neutralised the threat, the episode exposed a critical escalation layer. Long-range rockets now operate between artillery and…
According to a recent SEBI disclosure, the Ministry of Defence placed an order worth nearly ₹300 crore for the Indian Army because Indian regulations mandate transparent reporting. This disclosure allows analysts to track capability trends and industrial participation with greater clarity. Consequently, this order immediately attracted attention due to its long-range strike implications. The contract…