M.Raj
The highly anticipated J-35A stealth fighter jet deal between China and Pakistan has collapsed in a dramatic turn marked by Beijing’s demands for US-style oversight, igniting a storm of controversy and reshaping South Asia’s military balance. The saga, encapsulated by the headline “J-35A Pakistan deal cancelled monitoring,” reveals deep-seated concerns in Beijing about safeguarding sensitive … Read more
Philippines Consults India on BrahMos-A Missiles (Used in Strikes on 12 Pakistani Airbases) as Manila intensifies its defence strategy amid escalating South China Sea tensions. Military officials are in New Delhi this week, engaging Indian counterparts on integrating combat-proven BrahMos-A missiles into the Philippine arsenal. This development underscores the maturing Philippines-India defence partnership and reflects … Read more
Accelerating its strategic edge in space with the fast-tracked Space-Based Surveillance-III (SBS-III) project, India’s Space Force to deploy 52 military satellites by 2029. This ambitious push, driven by the success of Operation Sindoor, responds directly to growing threats from China’s expanding space militarisation. Under the stewardship of the Defence Space Agency, with satellites built by … Read more
Is South Asia on the brink of a new military crisis? Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has unveiled an unprecedented “eastern front” doctrine, openly threatening India with a major strategic shift that could reshape regional security dynamics in 2025. This bold stance comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, framed by the … Read more
What does this new naval alliance mean for China’s ambitions? For the first time ever, India and the Philippines have launched a historic joint naval patrol in the South China Sea, a move that dramatically shifts the Indo-Pacific power balance. This unprecedented collaboration comes amid intensifying South China Sea tensions, where China’s expansive territorial claims … Read more
At a staggering 13,700 feet above sea level and just 30 km from the Line of Actual Control, the Nyoma Airbase Activation in Ladakh by Oct 2025 marks a breakthrough in India’s border defence strategy. Designed for rapid deployment of Rafale, Su-30MKI, and advanced air defence systems, Nyoma will be the world’s highest operational fighter … Read more
India’s ₹29558 Crore Defence Tech Budget marks a historic milestone, unleashing unprecedented funding over three years to power indigenous defence innovation. This massive investment, channelled through DRDO and key industry partners, is a bold step that propels India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India Defence missions into overdrive. With ₹29,558 crore committed to cutting-edge projects, … Read more
India’s vast 7,516-km coastline and expansive Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of over 2 million sq km faces escalating threats from marine pollution and maritime accidents, which surged by 21% in 2024 alone. Rising to meet these challenges, the indigenous Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Prachet, launched by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) in 2025, marks a transformative … Read more
After a five-week stay filled with memes, diplomatic acknowledgements, and widespread public interest, the British F-35B stealth fighter that captivated Kerala finally departed from Thiruvananthapuram on July 22. The F-35B’s emergency in Kerala started on June 14 when the advanced UK stealth fighter made an unexpected emergency landing at Trivandrum Airport due to low fuel … Read more
Pakistan Closes Entire Airspace, triggering a wave of global concern over possible military escalation in South Asia. On July 20, 2025, Pakistan issued an official NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) announcing a full airspace closure to all Indian civilian and military aircraft, effective until August 24, 2025. This unexpected and sweeping move comes amid heightened tensions … Read more