Defence
IOS Sagar Makes Port Call At Colombo, Furthering India-Sri Lanka Maritime Cooperation
The Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, crewed by personnel from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFC), arrived at Colombo Harbour on 15 May 2026, as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Indian Ocean Region. The ship’s entry into Sri Lankan waters underscored the strong maritime partnership and interoperability between the Indian…
INS Sagardhwani Arrives At Port Klang, Malaysia
The Indian Navy’s oceanographic research vessel, INS Sagardhwani, arrived at Port Klang, Malaysia, on 13 May 2026 as part of her South East Asia deployment. On arrival, the ship was warmly welcomed by personnel of the Royal Malaysian Navy. During the two-day visit, personnel from the Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy will participate…
Indian AI Combat Aircraft ‘Kaal Bhairava’ to Be Manufactured in Europe Through Portugal Partnership
New Delhi, May 2026 : In a significant development for India’s growing defence technology sector, Indian AI warfare company FWDA on Friday announced a strategic partnership with Portuguese defence technology firm SKETCHPIXEL to manufacture its autonomous combat aircraft ‘Kaal Bhairava’ in Europe. The agreement marks a major step forward for…
Israel Develops New External Fuel Tank Solution To Extend F-35I Adir Combat Reach In Contested Airspace.
Tel Aviv; May 2026: Israel is moving to extend the combat reach of its F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters through a new contract with Elbit Systems’ Cyclone subsidiary, a move that could reduce dependence on vulnerable aerial refuelling aircraft during deep-strike operations. The more than $34 million program is strategically significant…
To Bolster South China Sea Defence; Japan To Transfer Type 88 Anti-Ship Missile to Philippines.
Tokyo; May 2026: Japan is considering the transfer of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 88 anti-ship missiles to the Philippines, a move that could significantly strengthen Philippine’s ability to counterfeit threatening’s from hostile naval forces across key maritime approaches in the South China Sea. The potential deal, discussed after Philippine interest…
Switzerland Considers European Air Defence Systems After US Patriot Delays Over Iran War.
Switzerland; May 2026: Switzerland is reassessing its future air defence architecture after the United States warned that deliveries of the Patriot air defence missile system would face further delays due to the war in Iran, forcing Switzerland to consider French, German, Israeli, and South Korean alternatives. Announced on May 13,…
Self-reliance and jointness must for strategic autonomy & future-ready force: Raksha Mantri
Tomorrow’s battlefield will reward those who shorten time between idea, prototype & operational deployment, says Shri Rajnath Singh Op Sindoor is a defining example of New India’s capabilities, emerging threats necessitate preparedness backed by foresight: Raksha Rajya Mantri “A nation’s strength will increasingly depend on how quickly its defence forces,…
Raksha Rajya Mantri to inaugurate Kalam & Kavach 3.0 themed ‘Taking JAI Forward With I²’
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the third edition of Kalam & Kavach at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 14, 2026. The conference will serve as a premier strategic platform bringing together senior policy makers, military leadership, defence industry stakeholders, diplomats, innovators, start-ups, academia & strategic experts…
CAPSS-HQ Maintenance Command Joint Aerospace
Headquarters Maintenance Command of the Indian Air Force, in collaboration with the Centre for Airpower and Strategic Studies (CAPSS), an autonomous defence think tank, successfully conducted a one-day Joint Aerospace Power Seminar at Nagpur on 11 May 2026. The seminar, centred on the theme “Efficient Maintenance and Atmanirbharta Enablers of Airpower,” brought…
IOS Sagar Departs Chattogram After Successful Port Call In Bangladesh
Indian Navy’s INS Sunayna, deployed under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, departed Chattogram, Bangladesh, on 10 May 2026 after a successful port call marked by professional engagements, maritime cooperation, and cultural exchanges with the Bangladesh Navy (BN). The ship is presently enroute to Colombo, Sri Lanka. The departure was marked…
Abdul Samad’s Late Blitz Pushes LSG to 196 Against Punjab Kings
Lucknow, May 2026 : Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) posted a competitive total of 196 …
