In-depth reporting on national security, defense technologies, and strategic military developments affecting regional stability.
Global oil markets have entered another period of uncertainty as the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran threatens energy infrastructure and shipping routes across the Middle East. Brent crude climbed to around $97 a barrel on September 7, reaching a six-week high as military exchanges intensified and concerns grew that the conflict could…
China is rapidly expanding research into the military use of humanoid robots, with the country’s defence establishment exploring how machines could eventually operate alongside soldiers in urban combat, reconnaissance, logistics and dangerous battlefield missions. The development comes as China’s commercial robotics industry has grown rapidly. Chinese manufacturers accounted for about 95% of global humanoid robot…
India has taken another major step toward strengthening the operational capabilities of its armed forces, with the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approving capital acquisition proposals worth more than ₹1.10 lakh crore. The approvals, announced on September 7 under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, cover the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force and include equipment ranging from…
India has successfully launched EOS-05, an advanced Earth-observation satellite designed to provide continuous imaging of large areas of the country from geosynchronous orbit. The satellite was launched aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota early Friday, marking a major achievement for the Indian Space Research Organisation and India’s growing space…
India and China are preparing for another round of military-level engagement along their disputed frontier, with Corps Commander-level talks expected to take place in the Northeast in the coming days. The proposed discussions come shortly after National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 25th round of Special Representatives talks…
The 26th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) concluded in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, at a time of major geopolitical uncertainty and rising regional tensions. Held from August 31 to September 1, 2026, the summit brought together leaders from some of Eurasia’s most influential countries, including India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus and the Central…
New Delhi, August 24, 2026: India’s national security landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as traditional military threats increasingly overlap with cyberattacks, artificial intelligence, digital fraud and cross-border security challenges. While the armed forces continue to focus on conventional defence preparedness, government agencies are simultaneously strengthening India’s ability to protect critical digital infrastructure and citizens…
The Middle East is facing another sharp escalation as tensions between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) intensify, adding a new layer of uncertainty to an already dangerous conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. On August 18, the UAE said it had detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward maritime traffic….
India has signed a $203 million contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft, strengthening the country’s maritime surveillance capabilities at a time when security concerns across the Indian Ocean region continue to grow. The agreement was announced on August 17, 2026, and represents another step in India’s effort to…
India has reiterated that peace and stability along its disputed border with China remain essential to the broader relationship between the two countries, as fresh reports of tensions in the Himalayas emerge ahead of a major diplomatic meeting in New Delhi. The development comes as India prepares to host the 2026 BRICS summit, which is…
