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In a rare admission, several Russian military analysts have pointed to the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a case study in effective airpower deployment, particularly in executing swift and decisive strikes to neutralize enemy airbases. The commentary, which has gained traction in Russian defense circles, comes amid growing frustration over the Russian Air Force’s inability to decisively degrade the Ukrainian Air Force’s infrastructure, even after more than three years of high-intensity conflict.
Despite sustained missile and drone strikes, Ukraine continues to operate fighter jets, maintain functioning airbases, and launch sorties from relatively intact infrastructure—an outcome that many in Russia’s defense community see as a failure to establish full air dominance.
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In the wake of the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, India launched Operation Sindoor, a series of precision strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan’s retaliatory barrage on May 7–8, 2025, aimed to overwhelm India’s air defenses, with the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fixating on neutralizing India’s prized S-400 Triumf systems for propaganda value. This strategic miscalculation proved costly, as Pakistan underestimated India’s indigenous Akash and Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) systems, leading to the interception of its Fatah-I and Fatah-II guided rockets and a significant blow to the Pakistani military’s credibility.
The S-400, known in India as “Sudarshan Chakra,” is a cornerstone of India’s air defense, capable of tracking 300 targets at 600 km and engaging 36 simultaneously with missiles like the 40N6E (400 km range) and 9M96E2 (120 km range). Acquired from Russia in a $5.4 billion deal, it has been a symbol of India’s military modernization, deployed in Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat to counter aerial threats. Pakistani military analysts, including Umair Aslam of Global Defense Insight, hyped the Fatah-II as an “S-400 Slayer,” claiming its 400 km range, flat trajectory, and advanced avionics could penetrate India’s defenses through saturation attacks. The Fatah-I, with a 140 km range, was similarly touted for its precision and low-altitude flight profile, designed to evade radar detection.
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A parliamentary delegation from France, led by Senator Catherine Dumas, Chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Armed Forces, visited India from May 18 to 23, 2025, to advance bilateral defence ties. The delegation met with India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to discuss joint development and technological cooperation, aligning with the India-France Defence Industrial Roadmap, as announced by the French Embassy.
Sources informed idrw.org that French aerospace giant Safran has engaged in productive discussions with DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE). The talks have culminated in a mutually agreed set of specifications tailored to India’s future fighter jet programs, particularly the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and potential sixth-generation platforms. The proposed engine, with a thrust range of 120-140kN, is a critical component of these initiatives.
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In a dramatic escalation of precision warfare in Ukraine, Russia’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has released footage showing an overnight strike on a defense industry target in Chernigov using an Iskander missile. The Russian MoD claimed a “surgical hit” on a facility involved in the production of drones, missiles, and explosive devices for Ukraine’s armed forces.
The video, widely circulated on Russian and international platforms, shows a barrage of interceptor missiles—believed to be launched from Patriot PAC-1/2 air defense systems—lighting up the night sky. Despite the volume of interceptors fired, none managed to hit the incoming Iskander-M missile, which penetrated the defensive shield and struck its intended target with devastating accuracy.
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In a groundbreaking development for India’s space technology sector, Sisir Radar Private Ltd. and XDLINX Space Labs have announced a strategic partnership to build and launch India’s first privately developed L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite by 2027. Powered by Antaris software, this mission marks a transformative milestone in India’s remote sensing capabilities, promising to redefine Earth observation for defense, commercial, and environmental applications. This collaboration, announced on May 26, 2025, via posts on X, underscores the growing role of India’s private space industry in delivering cutting-edge solutions for global challenges.
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is a powerful imaging technology capable of producing high-resolution imagery regardless of weather conditions, cloud cover, or darkness. Unlike optical sensors, SAR uses radar waves to penetrate obstacles like clouds, smoke, and dense foliage, making it ideal for all-weather, day-and-night monitoring. The L-band SAR, operating at a wavelength of approximately 24 cm, offers unique advantages over shorter-wavelength systems like X-band or C-band SAR. Its longer wavelength enables deeper penetration through vegetation and soil, making it particularly suited for applications such as agricultural monitoring, disaster management, and subsurface analysis in dry terrains.
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In a major push towards Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Execution Model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme on Tuesday. The AMCA clearance marks a critical step towards realising India’s goal of joining an elite club of nations in designing and producing its own fleet of next-generation combat aircraft.
The project will be helmed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), said the Defence Ministry in a press release.
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On the second day of his Gujarat visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued hammering Pakistan over its support to terrorism and said that for 75 years India has tolerated proxy wars
but not any more.
PM Modi said this on Tuesday, while attending the celebrations commemorating 20 years of Gujarat’s Urban Growth Story at Gandhinagar’s Mahatma Mandir, marking two decades of structured and sustainable urban transformation in the state.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the recent terror attacks on Indian soil could no longer be described merely as a proxy war but as part of Pakistan’s state-sponsored, deliberate and orchestrated war strategy.
He cited the fact that some terrorists designated by the United States were accorded state funerals and military salutes in Pakistan, calling it a clear indication of the neighbouring country’s direct involvement.
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A man suspected to belong to a terrorist outfit died in an explosion that took place near Majitha Road in Amritsar on Tuesday, police said. Amritsar Rural Senior Superintendent of Police Maninder Singh said the man was retrieving some explosive material when the blast happened, possibly due to mishandling.
The SSP said the man might be linked to some terror organisation. “The foot soldier came here to retrieve the explosive material,” he said. A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory was at the spot to collect samples of the explosive, police said.
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Asserting that Operation Sindoor is on as Pakistan cannot be trusted, Inspector General of BSF, Jammu Frontier, Shashank Anand on Tuesday said the border force has not let its guard down along the International Border.
The IG expressed apprehension of infiltration attempts along the borderline and said the Border Security Force (BSF) remains on high alert.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has proposed to name a post in the Samba sector as “Sindoor” and two other in the name of the personnel killed during the cross-border shelling by Pakistan on May 10. Speaking on it, BSF IG Jammu Frontier, Shashank Anand said that three jawans including an Indian Army Naik was killed in fighting the cross-border shelling.
“On the morning of May 10, Pakistan sent low-flying drones to target our posts. The BSF was actively engaging these drones. However, during one such incident, a tragic event occurred when BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiyaz, Constable Deepak Kumar, and Indian Army Naik Sunil Kumar were trying to counter a drone, it dropped a payload, resulting in the killing of all three,” he said.
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In a series of operations in Manipur, army and other central and state security forces have arrested 13 militants of different outfits and recovered 23 arms, grenades, ammunition and other war-like stores, officials said on Monday.
Defence spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla said that the well-coordinated joint operations resulted in the apprehension of 13 cadres from various hill and valley-based extremist groups. He said that the joint operations were conducted by the army, other Central and state forces during the past few days in five districts — Kangpokpi, Senapati, Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal. The arms recovered in these joint operations include Self Loading Rifle (SLR), a .303 rifle, double-barrel breech-loading shotgun, bolt-action rifles, improvised mortars, pull mechanism rifles, and 9mm pistols.
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As many as 18 Naxalites, among them 10 carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 38 lakh, surrendered before security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Tuesday, police said. The cadres turned themselves in before senior police and CRPF officials here, citing disappointment with “hollow” and “inhuman” Maoist ideology and atrocities by ultras on local tribals, Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan said.
They said they were also impressed by the state government’s ‘Niyad Nellanar’ (your good village) scheme, aimed at facilitating development works in remote villages, and the new surrender and rehabilitation policy, he said.
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In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defense capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) are set to greenlight the development of a stealthy High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program proposed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). According to informed sources cited by idrw.org, the ambitious project aims to deliver a cutting-edge platform with stealth features, designed to meet the IAF’s strategic requirements for surveillance and strike missions.
The HALE platform, powered by a turbojet engine, is envisioned to operate at high altitudes for extended durations, providing enhanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Additionally, the IAF has expressed keen interest in a stealth Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) variant of the same platform. This variant will feature an internal weapons bay, enabling it to conduct precision strike missions across borders while maintaining a low radar and infrared signature.
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In a significant milestone for India’s indigenous defense manufacturing, VEM Technologies is set to hand over the Centre Fuselage (CF) assembly of the Tejas MK1A to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on May 30, 2025. This delivery marks a crucial step in the production of the advanced light combat aircraft, further strengthening the Indian Air Force’s fleet with homegrown technology.
VEM Technologies, a key player in aerospace manufacturing, has successfully produced over 1,500 components for the CF assembly of the Tejas MK1A. Each component has undergone rigorous quality assurance checks, ensuring compliance with the stringent standards required for military aviation. The CF assembly is a critical structural element of the aircraft, housing vital systems and contributing to the overall aerodynamic performance of the Tejas MK1A.
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