India’s Defence Budget
The Government of India has increased the capital outlay on defence services to Rs 1.8 lakh crore, up from the Budget Estimates (BE) of Rs 1.72 lakh crore in the…
The Government of India has increased the capital outlay on defence services to Rs 1.8 lakh crore, up from the Budget Estimates (BE) of Rs 1.72 lakh crore in the…
A Hermes 900 drone, operated under the Indian Navy, recently crashed during operations. Adani Defence, responsible for its operation, will replace the unit at no additional cost. However, the replacement…
The Indian Armed Forces recently initiated the process of acquiring four units of Israeli drones. Two of these drones were designated for the Indian Navy, while the remaining two were…
India aims to independently equip its aircraft carriers with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) systems. Previously, the Indian Navy relied on Russia’s Kamov helicopters for these capabilities. Heavier AEW aircraft, like…
In a significant move to bolster its maritime capabilities, the Indian government has approved a ₹40,000 crore project to construct the country’s first two nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs). This long-stalled…
On the eve of October 1st, as India was preparing to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti, honoring Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy of non-violence and peace, a stark contrast unfolded on the other side…
In this third and final article of the series, we question whether Larsen & Toubro and Spain’s Navantia, with their Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system on the S-80 submarine, were…
In the first article of this series, we explored how Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), after initially backing out, made a last-minute decision to re-enter the Indian Navy’s tendering process for…
This article is the first of a three-part series analyzing the potential risks associated with India’s Project 75I submarine program. The Indian Navy’s operational readiness may be delayed by over…
The Indian Navy’s frigate, INS Brahmaputra, has suffered significant damage after a fire broke out while the ship was undergoing refit at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The fire started…