Reports and news analyses
 "India's defence exports hit record Rs 38,424 crore in FY26, up 62.66%")
India's defence exports hit record Rs 38,424 crore in FY26, up 62.66%
The increase marks a shift in defence manufacturing, strengthening India's position as an emerging defence export hub
 "Indian Navy gets triple boost with delivery of three indigenous vessels")
Indian Navy gets triple boost with delivery of three indigenous vessels
The induction reflects the scale of India's indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem
 "From design to production; All about South Korea's KF-21 fighter aircraft")
From design to production; All about South Korea's KF-21 fighter aircraft
It is designed as a 4.5-generation multirole fighter between fourth-generation aircraft and future fifth-generation stealth platforms
 "Iran holds ground despite intense airstrikes on key facilities by US-Israel")
Iran holds ground despite intense airstrikes on key facilities by US-Israel
The strikes targeted government buildings, military headquarters and command centres, disrupting Iran's leadership structure and decision-making network.
 "India eyes sixth-generation network-centric programmes in air combat")
India eyes sixth-generation network-centric programmes in air combat
Unlike fifth-generation fighters such as stealth aircraft, these programmes are designed as integrated combat ecosystems
 "What are US bunker-buster bombs that hit Iran's underground missile sites?")
What are US bunker-buster bombs that hit Iran's underground missile sites?
Unlike conventional bombs that explode on impact, bunker-busters drill through layers of soil, rock or concrete before detonating inside the structure
 "From Khamenei to Larijani: Israel strikes at the heart of Iran's leadership")
From Khamenei to Larijani: Israel strikes at the heart of Iran's leadership
US-Israel targeting the top ranks across political, military, intelligence and research domains
 "Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped death during Israeli strike: Report")
Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped death during Israeli strike: Report
The strike killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior figures. Mojtaba's wife and his son were killed instantly when a missile hit their residence
 "Australia deploys Wedgetail radar aircraft to the Gulf amid Iran war")
Australia deploys Wedgetail radar aircraft to the Gulf amid Iran war
The RAAF currently operates a fleet of six Wedgetail aircraft, which serve as Australia's primary airborne early-warning and command platforms.
 "A Dark Matter")
 "On the mend or not")
On the mend or not
The strategic side of India-US ties is largely unaffected. So far
 "High-power push")
High-power push
The indigenous Gallium nitride chips will boost the efficiency of missiles, drones and fighter aircraft
 "A glide bomb to hit targets from afar")
A glide bomb to hit targets from afar
Equipped with pre-fragmented or penetration-blast warheads
 "Redefining aerial combat")
Redefining aerial combat
The 'eagle on arm' concept aims to build drones for frontline soldiers
 "Experts urge strong defence base")
Experts urge strong defence base
Dependence on critical foreign technologies constrains strategic choices
 "The Iran quagmire")
The Iran quagmire
The US pressure has cast a shadow on India's strategic bet on the Chabahar Port
 "Stitching a shield")
Stitching a shield
India's capabilities need a unified architecture
 "A fork in the road for defence shipyards")
A fork in the road for defence shipyards
India needs many more warships, but must first choose between consolidation and competition in shipbuilders
 "India's private sector working on building Shahed-like kamikaze drones")
India's private sector working on building Shahed-like kamikaze drones
These systems can play an important role in India's future operations along the borders, where long-range precision strike capabilities and persistent surveillance are critical
 "Sparrow missile that killed Khamenei & how India is using the Israeli tech")
Sparrow missile that killed Khamenei & how India is using the Israeli tech
India has already begun exploring this technology through its collaboration with Israeli defence manufacturers