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Spanish Submarine Isaac Peral (S-81) Embarks on First International Mission Under NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian
The Spanish Navy’s new S-80 Plus class submarine, Isaac Peral (S-81), has departed for its first international deployment, joining NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian in the Mediterranean. The mission, lasting until the end of November, is a crucial step in consolidating Spain’s naval modernization and integrating its advanced technology into alliance security efforts. By contributing the…
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HMS Agamemnon Completes First Submersion in Major Milestone for Royal Navy
The newest UK nuclear attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, an Astute-class vessel, successfully completed its first “trim dive” at the BAE Systems shipyard. This key milestone involved three days of stability and safety tests by Royal Navy crews to verify the 97-meter submarine’s watertight integrity and balance. The achievement, which follows the vessel’s formal commissioning by…
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Newport News Completes Initial Sea Trials of USS Massachusetts, 25th Virginia-Class Submarine
The USS Massachusetts (SSN-798), the U.S. Navy’s 25th Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine, successfully completed its initial sea trials on October 7, 2025, as announced by Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division. These critical tests, involving joint Navy and shipyard teams, verified the submarine’s essential systems, including its first submergence and high-speed maneuvers. As the…
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Kawasaki Launches Sixth Taigei-Class Submarine, JS Sōgei
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) officially launched the JS Sōgei (SS-518)—the sixth unit of Japan’s advanced Taigei-class attack submarines—on October 14, 2025, at its Kobe shipyard. This 3,000-ton vessel is a crucial asset for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), incorporating key design enhancements like lithium-ion battery systems for superior underwater endurance and stealth, along with…
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Israel’s Uvision, U.S. Partner Win Big Army Loitering‑Munition Contract; Company Eyes Longer‑Term Role in LASSO
A recent, nearly $1‑billion award for loitering munitions to an Israeli‑U.S. teaming led by Uvision is being positioned by the manufacturer as the start of a deeper, longer‑term relationship with the U.S. Army — potentially extending into the service’s Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) effort.New contract and what it coversOn Oct. 3, Uvision…
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The “Golden Dome” Missile Defence Initiative: Ambitions, Components, and Challenges
In 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping proposal for a new missile defence architecture called Golden Dome. The initiative aims to create a multi-layered shield to protect the U.S. homeland (and potentially Canada) from advanced aerial threats, including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles.Key Goals and TimelineCost Estimate: The administration has proposed a $175 billion…
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Hanwha Eyes Further U.S. Shipyard Acquisitions and Philly Expansion
Hanwha Global Defense is planning a major expansion of its U.S. shipbuilding footprint, exploring growth at the newly acquired Philly Shipyard and potentially acquiring additional facilities. CEO Michael Coulter confirmed that “everything’s on the table” as Hanwha seeks to mirror its full capabilities in the U.S. while partnering with other shipbuilders to support the Pentagon’s…
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Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defense Partner to Enhance PAC-3 MSE Interceptor Supply Chain
Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence have partnered to strengthen the PAC-3 MSE interceptor global supply chain, signing an MoU to meet surging demand for the critical air defence missile. The collaboration will create a resilient, multi-source supply network by focusing on integrating European components and establishing a robust local production footprint in Germany. This move…
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Defending India’s vast maritime underwater domain
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025. Built with over indigenous content, the 1,500-tonne vessel is a dedicated submarine hunter for coastal and shallow water operations. INS Androth significantly boosts the Navy’s ASW capabilities in the littorals, which is crucial for addressing the growing…
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UK Carrier Strike Group strengthens partnership with India
• Exercise Konkan-25 commenced on October 5, off the western coast of India • INS Vikrant and HMS Prince of Wales Lead Joint Naval Operations • The Bilateral Naval Exercise features Aircraft Carriers, Submarines & Multinational Participation
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Italy becomes the first in EU to pass law regulating use of AI
Italy has become the first EU nation to adopt a comprehensive national AI law (Law No. 132), effective October 10, 2025. Key provisions include: • Five years in prison for illegally sharing AI-generated deepfakes. • Requires parental consent for AI access by minors under 14. • Emphasizes human authorship over AI-generated content. The law allocates…
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America Launches Space Aircraft Carriers
Pentagon reveals $60 Million Orbital Platform Controlling All
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Beijing’s PLAN Tests XXL Uncrewed Submarines in South China Sea
China has clandestinely deployed the world’s largest uncrewed submarines, known as XXLUUVs, to the South China Sea. These massive vessels, up to 42 meters long, are significantly bigger than Western equivalents and are capable of carrying torpedoes and anti-ship missiles. The deployment highlights the PLAN’s commitment to controlling the underwater theatre with next-generation unmanned systems.
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Turkey-Egypt Agreement to jointly produce VTOL drones in Cairo
In a move to strengthen their bilateral ties and bolster their defense industries, Turkey and Egypt have signed an agreement to jointly produce vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones. The deal, announced on August 26, 2025, partners Turkey’s defense contractor **HAVELSAN** with Egypt’s state-owned **Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI)**. Production of the drones, including the…
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Turkish Steel Dome to rival Israel’s Iron Dome
Turkey has launched its new “Steel Dome” (“Çelik Kubbe”) air defense system, a domestically-developed project aimed at rivaling Israel’s “Iron Dome”. Unveiled by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the system is designed to counter a wide range of aerial threats and reduce Turkey’s reliance on foreign military suppliers, building upon multiple, integrated layers of defense from…
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MoD clears big arms deals, including BrahMos, armed drones, worth Rs 67,000cr
The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved significant arms deals worth Rs 67,000 crore to enhance India’s military readiness. The approved acquisitions include new BrahMos Fire Control Systems for the Navy, advanced Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones for all three services, and mountain radars for the Air Force. These…
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100th & 101st Indian built warships adding to India’s military self-reliance
On July 1, 2025, India reached a major milestone in military self-reliance with the delivery of its 100th indigenously built warship, INS Udaygiri, to the Indian Navy. This was quickly followed by the handover of the 101st warship, INS Himgiri, on August 1, 2025. Both stealth frigates, built under Project 17A, highlight India’s growing capability…
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Reliance Infrastructure lands a cornerstone deal with Rheinmetall
On 25 June 2025 Reliance Infrastructure (BSE: 500390; NSE: RELINFRA), announced in an official filing, that its subsidiary Reliance Defence, had secured an INR 6,000 crore (EUR 59.8mln) export order from Germany’s Rheinmetall AG (RHM.DE).The order is very important considering the global push for larger defense spending. It is one of the largest in the…
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Dassault contracts JVs with Tatas for Rafale fuselage and Ambanis for Falcon jet to be made in India
On June 5, 2025, Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited signed four Production Transfer Agreements to manufacture the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India.Under the scope of the partnership, Tata Advanced Systems will set up a cutting-edge production facility at Hyderabad for manufacturing key structural sections of the Rafale, including the lateral shells of the rear fuselage, the complete rear section, the central fuselage, and the front section. Expected to roll off the assembly line in 2028, the facility is expected to deliver up to two fuselages per month.During an official visit to France in April 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that…
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Aerial Surveillance
Pakistan’s former Air Marshal Masood Akhtar has admitted in an interview that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) lost an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft during India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ on the night of May 9/10 to a BrahMos missile strike at PAFs base in Bholari. Akhtar posted on X: “They (Indian forces) fired four…
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Psychological Warfare Through AI
A recent, undisclosed AI experiment on Reddit shockingly showed AI-generated comments were 3 to 6 times more persuasive than human ones. This raises urgent concerns about AI’s ability to manipulate public opinion and potentially threaten democracy, echoing past events like the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
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ISRO’s invaluable contribution to Op Sindoor in its year of the 101st satellite
ISRO played a game-changing role in Operation Sindoor, acting as India’s “Silent Shield in the Sky.” Its satellites, like RISAT-1B, provided real-time surveillance, pinpoint navigation, and seamless communication, ensuring the Indian Army had crucial intelligence for precise strikes and border protection.
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India's Substantial Missile Programme
India’s missile program includes the advanced Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile, tested successfully in 2016 and offering a 5,500 km range. Another key achievement is the BrahMos, a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly with Russia. This formidable system, capable of launch from multiple platforms, significantly strengthens India’s defense capabilities.
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World’s Fastest, Farthest And Hardest Hitting Made In India Brahmos Missile Gets Exported
In a landmark move in January 2022, India exported its first fully operational weapon system: the BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile. A historic contract was signed on January 28, 2022, with the Philippines for shore-based anti-ship systems. Developed through a 1998 India-Russia collaboration between DRDO and NPOM, BRAHMOS has become a globally recognized, multi-platform weapon.
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India awarded observer status in 4 nation Eurodrone program
India has been awarded observer status in the four-nation Eurodrone program, which is nearing conclusion. India has joined Japan as an observer on a project established by Italy, France, Germany, and Spain and managed by Europe-based contracting agency OCCAR to construct a MALE drone that will allow Europe more autonomy in the drone business.The Eurodrone,…
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ATAGS Gun System: How many more guns does India need to teach a lesson to China and Pakistan?
Maj Gen GD Bakshi (Re.) has analyzed India’s artillery system for Republic Bharat. He has said numerous times that India should get modern weapons as soon as possible.The Indian Army will buy ATAGS i.e. Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System. Approval has been received from the government. This entire deal is worth around Rs 7000 crore.…
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SANJAY Advanced Battlefield Surveillance Radar – India’s Eagle Eye
The Indian Army’s operational effectiveness is set to receive a boost with the introduction of SANJAY, a state-of-the-art battlefield surveillance system. Developed through a collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a public sector unit, Sanjay integrates data from various aerial and terrestrial sensors to create a cohesive and unified view of the battlefield. This integrated approach enhances…
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China tests Harbin Z-21 Attack Chopper in Tibet but fails to impress experts
The Harbin Z-21 attack helicopter represents a significant development in China’s military aviation capabilities, particularly in the context of its operations in high-altitude regions like Tibet.
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STEAG – A sneak peak into INDIAN ARMY’s New Elite Unit For Futuristic Warfare
The Indian Army has taken a significant step towards enhancing its preparedness for future conflicts by launching the “Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group” (STEAG), which represents the creation of an innovative specialized technology unit.The former 21 Signals Group has been rebranded as STEAG, which will function as an advanced technology division focused on exploring…
