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In a significant development for India’s naval capabilities, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, renowned for its precision and lethality, is set to be integrated with the Indian Navy’s upcoming Project 75-India (P-75I) submarines through a Vertical Launch System (VLS).
Dr. Sudhir Mishra, former CEO and Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace, revealed that discussions with key stakeholders of the P-75I program have confirmed plans to equip these next-generation submarines with at least eight VLS modules, enabling them to carry BrahMos-Extended Range (ER) missiles with a strike range of 800 kilometers. This advancement will position the P-75I submarines as formidable platforms for long-range attacks against both land-based and sea-based targets, significantly enhancing India’s maritime deterrence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
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India’s pursuit of advanced fighter jet propulsion systems has sparked interest in two cutting-edge engine programs: the French T-Rex engine, an evolution of the Safran M88, and the indigenous 120kN engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). While both engines hold promise for powering next-generation Indian Air Force (IAF) platforms, including the Tejas Mk1A and Mk2, their developmental timelines and strategic priorities present significant hurdles, according to sources cited by idrw.org. T
The French T-Rex engine, a derivative of the Safran M88 that powers the Rafale, is being developed to deliver a 20% thrust increase, achieving 90kN of wet thrust (with afterburner) compared to the M88’s current 75kN. Proposed for the Rafale F5 variant, expected to enter service from 2033, the T-Rex aims to enhance the Rafale’s performance with improved fuel efficiency, supercruise capability, and compatibility with advanced payloads. The engine incorporates cutting-edge technologies like additive manufacturing, advanced composites, and enhanced cooling systems, positioning it as a cornerstone for France’s next-generation air combat capabilities.
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In a significant boost to India’s maritime security capabilities, India and the United States are on the verge of finalizing a deal for the procurement of six additional Boeing P-8I Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) for the Indian Navy. This acquisition will augment the Navy’s existing fleet of 12 P-8I aircraft, bringing the total to 18, and further strengthen India’s maritime domain awareness in the strategically vital Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The deal, driven by operational necessities and diplomatic engagements, reflects the deepening defense ties between New Delhi and Washington, particularly in countering the growing naval presence of China in the Indo-Pacific.
The P-8I Poseidon, a variant of the US Navy’s P-8A Poseidon, is a long-range, multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft renowned for its advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Equipped with cutting-edge sensors such as the Raytheon APY-10 surveillance radar, Telephonics APS-143 OceanEye aft radar, and a magnetic anomaly detector (MAD), the P-8I is a critical asset for detecting, tracking, and engaging submarines and surface vessels. Its ability to operate at altitudes up to 41,000 feet and cover 8,300 kilometers in a single sortie makes it ideal for monitoring the vast IOR.
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On May 10, 2025, high-resolution satellite imagery released by OnGeo, a US-based imagery intelligence (IMINT) firm, provided conclusive evidence that the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Adampur Airbase in Punjab sustained no damage during Pakistan’s claimed attacks as part of the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict.
The imagery, capturing the strategically vital airbase, showed that the S-400 Triumf air defense system stationed there, along with other critical assets like runways, hangars, and aircraft, remained unscathed, directly refuting Pakistan’s assertions of having inflicted significant damage. This revelation, coupled with independent analyses and official Indian statements, exposes a concerted disinformation campaign by Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, underscoring the resilience of India’s air defense network.
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The Indian Navy has further bolstered its air defence capabilities with the commissioning of the Russian-manufactured frigate INS Tamal, which features the advanced Shtil-1 vertical-launch surface-to-air missile (SAM) system as its primary weapon for aerial threats. Developed by Russia’s Almaz-Antey Air and Space Defence Corporation, the Shtil-1 represents a significant upgrade in naval air defence technology, offering enhanced speed, range, and target discrimination capabilities.
The Shtil-1 SAM system, a navalised version of the Buk-M2 missile family, has been specially configured for vertical launch operations, significantly enhancing the ship’s ability to engage multiple aerial threats across all directions simultaneously. With its 360-degree target bearing area and capability to engage between 2 and 12 targets simultaneously, the system ensures omnidirectional protection against advanced air-borne threats.
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is poised to select a key international partner to co-develop an indigenous Electronic Warfare (EW) suite for India’s flagship Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). The move has drawn global attention from defence industry observers, highlighting its strategic and technological significance.
HAL is currently reviewing proposals from leading defence firms, including Sweden’s SAAB, Italy’s Elettronica, Germany’s Hensoldt, and Israel’s Elbit Systems. Each contender brings extensive expertise in integrating advanced EW systems onto rotary-wing platforms, intensifying the scrutiny surrounding the selection process.
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As India navigates an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape, marked by tensions with China and Pakistan, the development of nuclear-armed torpedoes emerges as a strategic imperative to bolster its maritime deterrence and secure its interests in the Indo-Pacific. While India’s nuclear triad—comprising land-based missiles, air-launched weapons, and submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs)—is robust, the absence of a nuclear-armed torpedo capability represents a gap in its underwater warfare arsenal. Investing in this technology would enhance India’s second-strike capability, counter regional naval threats, and strengthen its strategic posture in the face of evolving maritime challenges.
Nuclear-armed torpedoes, designed to deliver high-yield warheads via submarine or surface platforms, offer unique advantages in maritime warfare. Unlike conventional torpedoes, which target individual ships, nuclear torpedoes can neutralize entire naval formations, disrupt anti-submarine warfare (ASW) networks, and destroy critical coastal infrastructure, such as ports or naval bases, with minimal warning. Their ability to operate in contested waters, leveraging the stealth of submarines, makes them a potent tool for deterrence, particularly against adversaries with advanced naval capabilities.
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In an indirect admission of facing defeat, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s adviser Rana Sanaullah has revealed that his country’s military had less than a minute to analyse whether a BrahMos cruise missile fired by India on the Nur Khan airbase during Operation Sindoor could have a nuclear warhead.
“When India fired BrahMos at Nur Khan airbase, Pakistan’s military had only 30-45 seconds to analyse whether the incoming missile may have a nuclear warhead,” Sanaullah told a Pakistani news channel on Thursday.
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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday gave the go-ahead for 10 proposals to buy military hardware, including missiles and electronic warfare systems, worth approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing.
The DAC works under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The DAC gave its “Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of Armoured Recovery Vehicles, Electronic Warfare System, Integrated Common Inventory Management System for the Tri-Services and Surface-to-Air Missiles. These procurements will provide higher mobility, effective air defence, better supply chain management, and augment the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces”, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
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Space intrigues all, especially children. So when the students of different schools here got the opportunity to talk to astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is onboard the International Space Station (ISS), they relished it.
What do astronauts eat? How does one sleep in space? What happens if someone falls sick there? How does the body adjust to space, and how much would it take to readjust on Earth? From his orbital post on the ISS, Shukla enthusiastically gave detailed answers to these questions posed by the students who had assembled at the City Montessori School here.
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A London law firm on Thursday said it has been formally retained by a number of British families who lost loved ones in the London-bound Air India AI171 plane crash soon after take-off from Ahmedabad three weeks ago, to address “serious questions” once the preliminary report into the investigation is released.
Keystone Law said its aviation team, supported by international experts in the field, are focused on two specific areas of concern: the “cause of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deployment, and then the sequential loss of thrust in both engines”.
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Two terrorists arrested in Rayachoti town in Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh by the Tamil Nadu Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) two days ago had hatched a conspiracy to carry out bomb blasts in three key cities in the country, Andhra Pradesh Police said on Thursday.
Police seized explosives and other materials, which were enough to make 50-60 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). A suitcase bomb was also recovered and defused by the anti-terror unit OCTOPUS at an isolated place near the office of Rayachoti DSP office.
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It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh to interact with India’s first astronaut to reach the International Space Station, Shubhanshu Shukla, and see him floating in space playing with a ball in zero gravity. They relished it.
“I was so excited and happy. We had so many questions for him, and he answered many of them in detail and showed us how they float inside the ISS,” Sanghavi, a Class 10 standard student from Nayarkuzhi in Kozhikode, told PTI Videos.
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State Investigation Agency (SIA) of J&K Police on Thursday carried out searches at the premises of two suspects in Anantnag district in connection with the non-local killing case.
A statement by SIA said that these searches were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation into the brutal killing of Raja Sah on April 17, 2024, in Bijbehara. The searches aimed to uncover critical evidence to unravel the conspiracy behind this heinous crime and identify accomplices involved in the case registered under FIR No. 87/2024 under Section 302 IPC, 7/27 Arms Act, and 13, 16, and 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of Police Station Bijbehara.
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An airstrip used by the Indian Air Force during the 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars as an advanced landing ground at a village in Ferozepur close to the Pakistan border was allegedly sold by a woman and her son in collusion with some revenue officials in 1997.
But after a retired revenue official filed a complaint that led to an inquiry, the land was given back to the defence ministry, officials said. On June 28, police registered a case against Usha Ansal and her son Naveen Chand Ansal, both residents of Dumni Wala village, under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code including 420 (cheating), 465 (forgery) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) at Kulgarhi police station.
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