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.
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 […]
Strengthening Bilateral Ties: India-UK Defence Collaboration in Focus
Rupal Kalebere In the rapidly evolving global geopolitical landscape, India and the United Kingdom have sought to fortify their strategic […]
JIMEX 2023: Strengthening Bilateral Maritime Cooperation between Japan and India
Rupal Kalebere The Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) recently concluded its seventh edition, marking the 11th anniversary of this […]
India and France: Strengthening Defence Cooperation for Peace and Security
Rupal Kalebere India and France share a multifaceted strategic partnership that extends beyond political, cultural, and economic realms. Their collaboration […]
India’s Aerospace Manufacturing Leap: GE-HAL Partnership Paves the Way for Self-Sufficiency
Rupal Kalebere The recent in-principle agreement between General Electric (GE) and the Indian government marks a significant milestone in India’s […]
Defence Startups in India: Driving Innovation, Self-Reliance, and National Security: Part One
Rupal Kalebere The Indian defence sector has witnessed a transformative shift in recent years, driven by the emergence of homegrown […]
Public and Private Sector in Defence: Not on opposite sides
The domestic defence production ecosystem has always been dominated by the public sector in India. For a long time, there […]
Space technologies for National Defence
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