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In a revealing account of the recent India-Pakistan conflict, sources familiar with the matter have disclosed to the Indian Defence Research Wing (idrw.org) that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) attempted to intercept India’s air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missile using its PL-12 active radar-guided beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (AAM).
The effort, executed by PAF’s JF-17 Thunder jets, proved unsuccessful due to the BrahMos-A’s exceptional speed and advanced design, which rendered it nearly impossible to track or target. This incident underscores the technological superiority of India’s BrahMos missile and exposes limitations in Pakistan’s air defense capabilities.
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India’s ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet initiative, has sparked a fierce competition among several states to host its production facility. Bangalore, Nashik, Coimbatore, Lucknow, and Hyderabad are actively bidding to offer land and incentives to the consortium of companies forming to lead the AMCA program.
According to sources cited by idrw.org, the establishment of the AMCA production line is expected to generate significant local employment, drive revenue through GST collections, and attract aerospace suppliers, creating a robust economic ecosystem that could remain active for three to four decades. As the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) begins identifying partners for the program, states are aggressively pitching their cases to secure this prestigious project.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India has embarked on an ambitious project to enhance its Heavy Weight Torpedo (HWT) capabilities, a critical asset for the Indian Navy’s underwater warfare strategy. This initiative, aimed at revolutionizing torpedo propulsion, integrates cutting-edge nanomaterials, sophisticated design methodologies, and a high-performance 300 kW Brushless DC (BLDC) motor to deliver torpedoes that are more powerful, efficient, reliable, and stealthy. The project underscores India’s push for self-reliance in defense technology and its commitment to strengthening naval capabilities amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
At the heart of DRDO’s HWT upgrade is a novel 300 kW BLDC motor, designed with a unique configuration comprising three stacks in a rotor-stator-rotor arrangement. Each stack generates 50 kW, contributing to a total output of 150 kW, with two contra-rotating motors delivering an additional 150 kW. This contra-rotating design enhances propulsion efficiency by reducing cavitation—a phenomenon that generates noise and compromises stealth—while improving thrust and maneuverability. The BLDC motor’s high power-to-weight ratio and precise control make it ideal for underwater applications, where reliability and energy efficiency are paramount.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed that it shot down several high-tech fighter jets of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory campaign launched on May 7, 2025, in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. According to sources cited by idrw.org, Air Marshal AK Bharti, Director General of Air Operations, stated last month, “We don’t have the wreckage as their (PAF) planes were prevented from entering our airspace. But we have downed a few planes.” The IAF is meticulously analyzing technical data to establish the precise details of these engagements, underscoring India’s air superiority in the conflict.
Sources at idrw.org indicate that the preliminary investigation is complete, and a technical investigation is now underway. Before any citations can be awarded, solid proof is required to confirm which Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets were downed and by what means. This thoroughness is crucial to ensure these records are accurately preserved in historical accounts. The majority of the downed jets have been attributed to the Indian Air Defence system, utilizing units such as Akash, MR-SAM, and S-400.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is navigating a complex strategic landscape as it modernizes its fighter fleet to counter growing threats from China and Pakistan. Recent reports from idrw.org indicate that the IAF has taken a resolute stance against compromising its Russian-origin S-400 air defense systems to accommodate a potential U.S. offer for the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter.
Furthermore, the IAF has dismissed preconditions tied to any such offer, including restrictions on deploying F-35s near S-400 units or U.S. oversight on jet deployment at specific airbases, which could limit operational flexibility in wartime. Crucially, idrw.org sources confirm that no formal U.S. offer for the F-35A has been made to India as of June 22, 2025, casting doubt on earlier speculations fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s verbal overtures.
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As regional security dynamics in South Asia evolve, Pakistan’s reported interest in acquiring China’s fifth-generation J-35A stealth fighter poses a new challenge for the Indian Air Force (IAF). With its low radar cross-section (RCS) and advanced avionics, the J-35A could enhance the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) ability to penetrate Indian airspace and conduct precision strikes.
To counter this emerging threat, India must strengthen its integrated air defense system (IADS). The Russian S-500 “Prometheus” surface-to-air missile system, a next-generation platform with unparalleled capabilities, could be a game-changer for the IAF. Capable of engaging ballistic missiles, stealth aircraft, and even low-orbit satellites, the S-500 would significantly bolster India’s deterrence posture, ensuring air superiority and neutralizing Pakistan’s J-35A ambitions.
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India’s vast and diverse borders—spanning 15,106.7 km of land and 7,516.6 km of coastline—present a complex security challenge, compounded by varied terrain, geopolitical tensions, and evolving threats like smuggling, infiltration, and hybrid warfare. Recently, Rajya Sabha MP Ajeet Madhavarao Gochade, from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), proposed the creation of a National Border Management Authority (NBMA) to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
This “all-encompassing” authority aims to establish a unified command structure for border guarding, streamlining India’s fragmented border management architecture. As reported in newspapers, Gochade’s proposal seeks to address the lack of a cohesive national border policy, a gap that has long hindered effective security and coordination. The idea holds significant merit, particularly in light of India’s diverse border dynamics and the urgent need for integrated coastal policing.
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India on Sunday dismissed as “fake” claims by certain social media handles that the US fighter jets used Indian airspace to launch strikes against Iran. The US bombed three nuclear sites in Iran overnight, with President Donald Trump warning of additional strikes if Iran retaliates.
“Several social media accounts have claimed that Indian Airspace was used by the United States to launch aircrafts against Iran during Operation #MidnightHammer. This claim is FAKE,” PIB Fact Check said in a post on X.
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Any blocking or disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea — will have significant global and regional impact, including India’s energy security, strategic affairs experts said on Sunday.
Following the US bombing of three major Iranian nuclear sites this morning, Tehran has indicated that closing the Strait of Hormuz for shipping is one of the options on the table to pressure its adversaries. Nearly 30 per cent of global oil and a third of the world’s LNG (liquefied natural gas) passes through the strait daily and its closure would immediately reduce global supplies triggering a spike in prices, they said.
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The world braced on Sunday for Iran’s response after the U.S. attacked key Iranian nuclear sites, joining Israel in the biggest Western military action against the Islamic Republic since its 1979 revolution. Iran vowed to defend itself a day after the U.S. dropped 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs onto the mountain above Iran’s Fordo nuclear site while American leaders urged Tehran to stand down and pockets of anti-war protesters emerged in U.S. cities.
In a post to the Truth Social platform on Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the issue of regime change in Iran. “It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!” he wrote.
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India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and fourth-biggest gas buyer, has enough energy supplies to meet requirements for several weeks and continues to receive supplies from several routes, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said amid escalating tensions in the globe’s biggest energy supply regions.
In a post on X, the minister said the government has been “closely monitoring the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East since the past two weeks.” “Under the leadership of PM @narendramodi Ji, we have diversified our supplies in the past few years and a large volume of our supplies do not come through the Strait of Hormuz now,” he said.
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Delivering a firm message in Nava Raipur of Chhattisgarh on Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to ending Maoism in India by March 31, 2026.
“This time,” he declared, “we will not let them sleep through the monsoon-there will be no further dialogue.” In his address, HM Shah once again appealed to Maoist cadres to surrender and return to the mainstream, assuring them that the government would uphold all commitments under the state’s surrender policy.
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the efforts put in by him and his colleagues for the revival of tourism in Kashmir are bearing fruit, as tourists are returning to the Valley.
“The last time I was in Pahalgam, I cycled through a market that was all but deserted. Today, I came back to a Pahalgam that was bustling with activity. “Tourists from various parts of the country competed for space with local picnickers who were enjoying the cool climate and rainy weather,” Mr Abdullah said in a post on X, expressing satisfaction over the revival of tourism in Pahalgam.
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An Air India flight from Birmingham to the national capital was diverted to Riyadh due to a bomb threat on Saturday and landed safely in the Saudi city.
In a statement on Sunday, the Tata Group-owned airline, which has temporarily reduced services ensure operational stability, said alternative arrangements are being made to fly the passengers from Riyadh to their destinations.
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An army personnel posted in Jammu and his aide have been arrested for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to Pakistan’s spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), a top Punjab Police officer on Sunday. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said one of the accused has been identified as Gurpreet Singh, a resident of Dhariwal in Amritsar serving in the Indian Army in Jammu.
His associate has been identified as Sahil Masih who also belongs to Dhariwal, the police chief said. Preliminary investigation revealed that Singh was in direct contact with operatives of the ISI and is suspected of sharing sensitive and confidential information via pen drives, he said.
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