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Finland's ICEYE expands SAR imaging capabilities with the launch of Scan Wide mode

By A Correspondent Helsinki (Finland): ICEYE, a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations company, has announced the launch of its newest imaging mode, Scan Wide. This latest addition to ICEYE’s suite of SAR imaging products offers customers the largest scene size available in its portfolio to date. With Scan Wide, customers can now image an area of 60,000 km² with a single scene,…

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SMPP signs JV deal with the Philippines' ADFC for India-made defence products

By A Correspondent New Delhi: India’s SMPP Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Philippines’ Asia Defence and Firepower Corporation to establish a joint venture in the Southeast Asian nation for manufacturing defence products for the Philippine armed forces. The joint venture MoU was signed during Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit to India last week,…

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India Clears ₹67,000-Crore Major Defence Capability Boost with MALE Drones, Night Vision, and Air Defence Radars

By N. C. Bipindra In a significant move to bolster India’s defence preparedness, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on August 5, cleared proposals worth ₹67,000 crore. These ‘Acceptance of Necessity’ approvals — meaning the procurement proposal has been accepted in principle — aim to enhance the operational capability of the Indian Army, Navy, and…

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NASA's AI Satellite Breakthrough Ushers in a New Era of Autonomous Earth Observation

By A Correspondent Washington, DC: NASA has taken a groundbreaking leap in satellite technology with the successful demonstration of Dynamic Targeting, an onboard artificial intelligence (AI) system that allows satellites to autonomously analyse conditions and make rapid decisions without human input. Tested on CogniSAT-6, a CubeSat launched in March 2024, this innovation represents a…

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NISAR Satellite: Strengthening India-US Space Ties with Cutting-Edge Earth Observation Technology

By A Correspondent New Delhi: The upcoming launch of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite marks a significant milestone in the rapidly growing India-US strategic and technological partnership. Slated to launch on July 30, 2025, from Sriharikota, the US$1.5 billion NISAR project is the most expensive Earth observation satellite ever developed, reflecting the scale and…

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Zen Technologies' Bold Leap into Defence Innovation: Strategic Acquisitions, Patents, and a Future-Ready Vision

By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: Zen Technologies Limited, an Indian homegrown pioneer in defence simulation and anti-drone technologies, is rapidly emerging as a formidable force in India’s aerospace and defence ecosystem. From acquiring a stake in loitering munition specialist TISA Aerospace to securing a flurry of patents in training simulators and autonomous weapon systems, the company has…

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ISRO Achieves Major Milestone in Gaganyaan Mission with Successful Test of Service Module Propulsion System

By A Correspondent Bengaluru: In a significant technological breakthrough for India’s maiden human spaceflight programme, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed the development and qualification of the Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) for the ambitious Gaganyaan mission. The latest achievement marks a critical step forward in ensuring astronaut safety and mission…

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India Clears ₹1 Lakh Crore Defence Deals for Indigenous Systems to Boost Combat Readiness

By A Correspondent New Delhi: In a significant push for self-reliance in defence, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore, all to be sourced indigenously The DAC, chaired by the defence minister, is the Ministry of Defence’s apex body for capital acquisitions and policy…

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India Defence Ministry Removes Reference to Pakistan in Statement on Rajnath Talks With Pete Hegseth

By A Correspondent New Delhi: India‘s Ministry of Defence on July 1, 2025, made the biggest blunder of removing all reference to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in a statement on Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh‘s telephone conversation with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The two leaders had discussed a wide range of issues, from long-term cooperation in the defence sector, including…

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Udaygiri Delivered: India Navy Latest Stealth Frigate Boosts Indigenous Firepower and Self-Reliance

By A Correspondent Mumbai: In a significant milestone for India’s maritime defence capabilities, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) handed over Udaygiri (Yard 12652), the second stealth frigate of the Project 17A (P17A) class, to the Indian Navy on July 1, 2025. The delivery marks a major stride in India’s quest for self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat…

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India Navy Commissions Last Foreign-Built Warship INS Tamal in Russia, to Counter China, Pakistan

By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi/Kaliningrad: India’s maritime power received a major boost with the commissioning of INS Tamal (F71), the Indian Navy’s final foreign-built stealth frigate, at Russia’s Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad. Designed to enhance India’s naval capabilities in the Indo-Pacific, the cutting-edge warship is aimed squarely at strengthening deterrence against China and…

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Parag Jain Takes Charge as R&AW Chief: Quiet Force Behind India's Boldest Intelligence Strikes

By A Correspondent New Delhi: India‘s top external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), has a new chief: Parag Jain. From Punjab‘s militancy to Pakistan‘s terror camps, the new R&AW chief’s silent precision has shaped India’s sharpest responses. Known for his calm demeanour and razor-sharp strategic mind, Jain steps into the role after the retirement of Ravi Sinha on June…

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Blinded by Precision: How Israel Outsmarted Iran’s Air Defenses in Operation Rising Lion

By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: During Operation Rising Lion, launched by Israel on June 13, 2025, Iran‘s air defence systems exhibited a mix of limited success and notable vulnerabilities. In this episode of Defence Capital Conversations, Lt. Gen. V.K. Saxena, former Director General of Army Air Defence, Indian Army, provides a detailed breakdown of the Iranian Air Defence systems’ performance…

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India Eyes Custom Eurodrone Deal as DRDO Explores Deep Tech Tie-Up in Germany

By A Correspondent New Delhi/Munich: India’s quest for next-generation unmanned aerial capabilities may soon see a major leap, with New Delhi actively exploring a customised variant of Europe’s Eurodrone following a high-level technical engagement in Germany. The visit by DRDO scientists and Indian embassy officials signals a possible defence-industrial collaboration with European partners for…

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India Drops Anchor in Colombo: Mazagon Dock’s $53M Buyout Bolsters Maritime Reach, Counters China

By A Correspondent Mumbai/Colombo: In a bold move signaling India’s growing maritime ambitions, state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) is set to acquire a controlling stake in Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) in a US$52.96 million deal, marking its first major international acquisition and expanding New Delhi’s strategic footprint in the Indian Ocean. The acquisition will…

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India Coast Guard Inducts ‘Adamya’, First Indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel with Advanced Tech Edge

By A Correspondent Panaji (Goa): In a significant boost to India’s coastal security and shipbuilding self-reliance, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on June 26, 2025, inducted ‘Adamya’, the first of eight Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) being built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), at a ceremony in Goa. Adamya is the first vessel in the ICG fleet equipped with Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPPs) and fully…

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Reliance Defence Secures ₹600 Crore Ammo Export Deal with Germany’s Rheinmetall

By A Correspondent Mumbai: In a landmark achievement for India’s private defence sector, Reliance Defence Limited has clinched a ₹600 crore export order from Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH, a key arm of Germany’s defence powerhouse Rheinmetall AG. The deal represents one of the largest-ever Indian ammunition export orders and marks a significant step in the recently announced strategic…