India’s national security architecture is undergoing a transformative shift. In April 2025 alone, a range of high-impact developments has showcased how India is moving beyond import-dependency and asserting its place as a credible global defence player. From record-breaking defence exports and technological breakthroughs in missile and hypersonic systems to enhanced naval readiness and institutional reforms, this month offers a snapshot of the country’s evolving defence posture—rooted in Aatmanirbharta, but designed for international consequence.
India’s Defence Surge: March 2025 Marks a Turning Point for Self-Reliance and Strategic Preparedness
Rupal Kalebere March 2025 will be remembered as a watershed moment in India’s defence modernization journey — a month when multiple strands […]
India’s Expanding Defence Diplomacy: An Overview of International Engagements in March 2025
Rupal Kalebere India’s defence engagements have seen a marked upswing in recent years, reflecting its aspirations to emerge as a […]
India’s Defense International Updates – February 2025: A Comprehensive Overview
Rupal Kalebere Strengthening Bilateral and Multilateral Defense Engagements February 2025 saw India bolstering its international defense partnerships through high-level military […]
India’s Defence Modernization: February 2025
Rupal Kalebere In an era of evolving security challenges, India has been steadily strengthening its Defence capabilities with a firm […]
A Deep Dive into the Defence Budget Numbers
Ms Shobhana Joshi, Co-Chairperson SAMDeS The allocation for the financial year 2025-26 is Rs. 6,81,210.27 crores as against Rs. 6,21,940.85 […]
Indian Defence Budget 2025: A Strategic Push or a Status Quo? PART 4
Rupal Kalebere and Sujeet Samaddar Research & Development (R&D) & Innovation The Indian Defence Budget 2025 has allocated ₹26,816 crore […]
Indian Defence Budget 2025: A Strategic Push or a Status Quo? PART 3
Rupal Kalebere and Sujeet Samaddar Strategic Thrust on Maritime Security India’s strategic focus on maritime security is driven by several […]
Indian Defence Budget 2025: A Strategic Push or a Status Quo? PART 2
Rupal Kalebere and Sujeet Samaddar Capital vs. Revenue Expenditure India’s Defence Budget for FY 2025-26 is structured into two major […]
Indian Defence Budget 2025: A Strategic Push or a Status Quo? – PART 1
Rupal Kalebere and Sujeet Samaddar India’s defence budget for FY 2025-26 has been a subject of analysis and debate, especially […]