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ATF Pricing: A Case for Data Over Perception

India’s Indigenous Defence Technology Gap Is Not About Talent – It’s About Structure

One Hangar, Two Missions : Can India Bridge Civil and Military MRO Capabilities?

Building Capability Where It Matters : Engineering for the Battlefield

Indian Space Sector 2025: Building Capacity, Capability, and Confidence

From battlefield mobility to industrial resilience: Aluminium is redefining India’s defence edge

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International-Relations

Bipartisan Senate NATO Observer Group Co-Chairs Respond to President Trump’s Comments on NATO

Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Curtis Lead Bipartisan Senate Delegation to Taiwan, South Korea and Japan

ideaForge Becomes First Global Drone Company to Train NATO Forces at the U.S. National Test Pilot School

Geopolitical Earthquake : Khamenei Killed in Joint US–Israel Strike

NATO commemorates the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Bilateral Trade between India and Brazil could reach $30 billion by 2030: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Women in Aviation & Defence

From Cockpits to Climate: Women Lead the Conversation at WICCI NAC–IWPA Fireside Chats

From Engine Design to Boardroom Strategy: Embraer’s Adity Shekhar’s Journey in Aerospace motivates

LATEST NEWS

Gen Upendra Dwivedi Calls for Multi-Domain Readiness and Technological Integration at Ran Samwad 2026

Peace Through Strength: Operation Epic Fury Crushes Iranian Threat as Ceasefire Takes Hold

Raksha Mantri-led IGoM takes stock of India’s readiness in view of evolving West Asia situation

Semiconductors Take Centre Stage in Defence Strategy at CENJOWS–HQ IDS Seminar

India Wakes to Surprise Ceasefire as Donald Trump Announces Halt in Hostilities

Ministry of Defence Achieves Full Utilization of Capital Budget of Rs. 1.86 Lakh Crore for FY 2025-26

SPOTLIGHT

Meet the Dive Medical Recovery Team of Artemis

SAN DIEGO -- The first face the Artemis II crew will see upon their return to Earth will be the… Read More

US Declares Decisive Victory as Iran Ceasefire Follows ‘Operation Epic Fury’

Iran Ceasefire “Historic Military Victory”: US Leadership Details Iran Campaign Success Pentagon Outlines Massive Strike Campaign as Ceasefire Takes… Read More

One Month of War: US–Israel Strikes on Iran Reshape Global Geopolitics

Edge of Escalation: A Month After US–Israel Strikes on Iran A Region… Read More

PM chairs meeting with CMs to review preparedness in light of emerging situation in West Asia crisis

PM urges States to ensure smooth functioning of supply chains and take strict measures against hoarding and profiteering PM calls… Read More

Nepal’s Political Reset: New Party RSP Victory Signals Shift in Regional Dynamics

Himalayan Nation Votes for Change Kathmandu’s New Mandate: Reform, Risk and Regional Recalibration By Jai Kumar Verma New Delhi. 19… Read More

From Compliance to Predictive Safety: Strong MRO, Safer Skies Takes Centre Stage at MRO XPO 2026

Safer Skies Need Stronger MRO: Experts Outline India’s Aviation Maintenance Priorities Talent, Supply Chain and AI Dominate Debate at Strong… Read More

Beyond Operation Sindoor: Pakistan’s Strategic Doctrine Under the Microscope

Changing Dynamics in India’s Neighbourhood: Panel Examines Pakistan’s Strategic Playbook Pakistan Between Powers: How Islamabad Navigates China, the US and… Read More

Dhaka’s Defining Moment: Realignment, Risk & Regional Recalibration

South Asia’s Shifting Axis: Bangladesh Between Continuity and Change From Strain to Strategy: Rethinking India–Bangladesh Relations Neighbourhood Dynamics: Navigating a… Read More

Countdown Begins: MRO South Asia 2026 Set to Open Tomorrow

Global MRO Leaders Converge in New Delhi Yashobhoomi to Host Aerospace & Defence MRO Gathering By SangeetaSaxena New Delhi. 10… Read More

INTERVIEWS

From Helicopters to Drones: Army Aviation Must Leverage India’s MRO Ecosystem

India’s Aviation Maintenance Future Lies in Collaboration and Indigenous Capability says Lt Gen A. K. Suri (Retd.) former DG Army… Read More

Five-Time Winner: Telangana’s Aerospace Rise Takes Centre Stage at Wings India 2026

Hyderabad’s Global Aerospace Story: Praveen PA on Telangana’s Winning Formula Why Global OEMs Choose Telangana: Inside India’s Fastest-Growing Aerospace Hub… Read More

Minister of Civil Aviation Shri K Rammohan Naidu speaks with Aviation & Defence Universe (ADU) as countdown to Wings India 2026 begins

India Set to Lead Global Aviation Growth and Sustainability Drive Wings India 2026 to Showcase India’s Rise as a Global… Read More

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. PVSM , AVSM speaks exclusively to ADU, on the occasion of Army Day 2026

New Delhi. 14 January 2026. “India has adopted a whole-of-nation approach to border infrastructure development, with close coordination between the… Read More

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, ADC Chief of Naval Staff speaks exclusively to Aviation & Defence Universe (ADU)

The Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh… Read More

Beneath the Waves Silent Deterrence : Submarines Decide Modern Wars

From Foxtrots to SSBNs: A Submarine Veteran on India’s Undersea Journey Submarines, Strategy and Aatmanirbharta: Cmde AJ Singh Maps India’s… Read More

Indian Navy

Indian Naval Ship Trikand Arrives At Mombasa, Kenya

Ins Sunayna (Ios Sagar) Arrives At Male, Strengthening Maritime Ties With Maldives

Raksha Mantri lays foundation stone of Large Cavitation Tunnel at NSTL, Visakhapatnam to boost naval research & testing capabilities

Indian Naval Ship Trikand Calls at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

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Indian Naval Ship Trikand Concludes Port Call At Maputo, Mozambique

Posts published in “Year: 2025”

Growth and Turbulence Mark Indian Aviation in 2025 : A Year of Regulation & Reform

By sangeeta Saxena on December 31, 2025

A Year of Regulation and Reform: Inside MoCA’s 2025 Civil Aviation Strategy Year-End Review 2025: Indian Civil Aviation at a Crossroads By Sangeeta Saxena…

IndiGo Closes 2025 as a Global Aspirant Airline with India at Its Core

By sangeeta Saxena on December 31, 2025

Growth, Challenges, and the Road Ahead : How IndiGo Used 2025 to Step onto the Global Stage Long-Haul Launches, Scale, and Strategic Learnings Building…

India’s first 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography with iStent performed by Army Hospital (Research & Referral)

By Harmeet Singh on December 31, 2025

New Delhi. 31 December 2025. In a landmark achievement for Indian medicine, the Ophthalmology Department at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt has successfully…

Building Capability Where It Matters : Engineering for the Battlefield

By sangeeta Saxena on December 31, 2025

Designed for India, Built in India: The New Measure of Defence Capability Why India’s Defence Future Depends on Indigenous Readiness By Vamsi Vikas Ganesula, Managing…

HAL Marks 86 Years; Reaffirms Global Aspirations in Aerospace and Defence

By Harmeet Singh on December 31, 2025

Bengaluru. 23 December 2025. HAL celebrated 86 years of innovation and excellence at its 86th Foundation Day in the distinguished presence of His Highness Yaduveer Krishnadatta…

Saab receives order for GlobalEye from France

By Harmeet Singh on December 31, 2025

Stockholm. 31 December 2025. Saab has today entered a contract with the French General Directorate of Armaments, direction générale de l’Armement (DGA), and received an…

CSMIA commissions ‘Taxiway M’ to strengthen airside capacity and operational resilience

By Harmeet Singh on December 31, 2025

The commissioning of Taxiway M introduces a continuous parallel taxiway alongside the primary Runway 09/27. Taxiway M facilitates reduction of overall taxi time for aircrafts,…

Airbus and Indra selected to conduct definition study on future Spanish intelligence aircraft

By Harmeet Singh on December 31, 2025

Getafe, Spain. 30 December 2025 . Airbus Defence and Space and Indra Group have been selected by the Spanish Ministry of Defence to carry out…

Navi Mumbai International Airport Welcomes Over 26,000 Passengers in First Five Days

By Harmeet Singh on December 31, 2025

Navi Mumbai. 30 December 2025 . Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has successfully commenced operations, recording a total of 26,021 passengers within its first five days.…

Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) signs its largest Small Arms Contract with Ministry of Defence for Supply of Indigenously Designed and Developed CQB Carbine (5.56 x 45 mm)

By Harmeet Singh on December 31, 2025

Delhi. 30 December 2025. The Indian MoD has awarded Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) a Rs. 1,661.9 crores contract for supply of 255,128 CQB Carbines (5.56 x 45 mm) to the Indian Army. The contract signed on 30th December, 2025, sets forth order execution within five years. The 5.56…

31st December in History

By Harmeet Singh on December 31, 2025

535 – Byzantine general Belisarius completes the conquest of Sicily, defeating the Gothic garrison of Palermo (Panormos), and ending his consulship for the year. 1225…

Year End Review 2025: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

By Harmeet Singh on December 30, 2025

Digital Transformation Milestone: Udyam Registrations surpass 7.3 Crore as formalization accelerates Credit Accessibility Breakthrough: Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGSMSE) celebrates…

NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 Commences with Sarv Dharm Pooja

By Harmeet Singh on December 30, 2025

A total 2406 cadets including 898 girl cadets among participants The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 commenced on December 30, 2025,…

Airbus to lead Spain’s new combat training system

By Harmeet Singh on December 30, 2025

Getafe, 30 December, 2025 – The Spanish Ministry of Defence has selected Airbus Defence and Space to lead the development and implementation of the Spanish Air…

Operation Sindoor: Why China and Pakistan Must Be Seen as a Single Strategic Front

By sangeeta Saxena on December 30, 2025

From Deterrence to Doctrine: Operation Sindoor in Retrospect Lessons from India’s Most Significant Security Operation of 2025 The Operation That Changed the Rules of Engagement…

India Level Ii Plus Hospital In Monusco Honoured With Srsg & Head Of Mission Unit Appreciation

By Harmeet Singh on December 30, 2025

Reinforcing India’s enduring commitment to United Nations peacekeeping and its standing as a credible security partner, the India Level II Plus Hospital (earlier India Level…

Indian Space Sector 2025: Building Capacity, Capability, and Confidence

By sangeeta Saxena on December 30, 2025

ISpA Year-End Note 2025: India’s Space Ecosystem Comes of Age 2025 in Review: How India Strengthened Its Space Power and Industrial Base By Lt. Gen.…

INSV Kaundinya Embarks On Her Maiden Voyage

By Harmeet Singh on December 30, 2025

Historic sail reviving India – Oman maritime heritage New Delhi. 30 December 2025. Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s indigenously built traditional stitched sailing…

Hartzell Propeller Doubles Down on Backcountry Flying with Discount for RAF Members in 2026

By Harmeet Singh on December 30, 2025

PIQUA, Ohio, (Dec. 29, 2025) – Hartzell Propeller, a Signia Aerospace company, is bringing back its popular $1,000 discount on backcountry propellers for Recreational Aviation Foundation…

Gogo confirms next-generation air-to-ground 5G now launched.

By Harmeet Singh on December 30, 2025

Flight tests prove the power and efficacy of Gogo ATG broadband network. Broomfield, CO./ 29 December 2025 – Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) has successfully completed flight…

SPOTLIGHT

Meet the Dive Medical Recovery Team of Artemis

US Declares Decisive Victory as Iran Ceasefire Follows ‘Operation Epic Fury’

One Month of War: US–Israel Strikes on Iran Reshape Global Geopolitics

PM chairs meeting with CMs to review preparedness in light of emerging situation in West Asia crisis

Nepal’s Political Reset: New Party RSP Victory Signals Shift in Regional Dynamics

From Compliance to Predictive Safety: Strong MRO, Safer Skies Takes Centre Stage at MRO XPO 2026

Beyond Operation Sindoor: Pakistan’s Strategic Doctrine Under the Microscope

Dhaka’s Defining Moment: Realignment, Risk & Regional Recalibration

Countdown Begins: MRO South Asia 2026 Set to Open Tomorrow

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SPOTLIGHT

Meet the Dive Medical Recovery Team of Artemis

US Declares Decisive Victory as Iran Ceasefire Follows ‘Operation Epic Fury’

One Month of War: US–Israel Strikes on Iran Reshape Global Geopolitics

PM chairs meeting with CMs to review preparedness in light of emerging situation in West Asia crisis

Nepal’s Political Reset: New Party RSP Victory Signals Shift in Regional Dynamics

From Compliance to Predictive Safety: Strong MRO, Safer Skies Takes Centre Stage at MRO XPO 2026

Beyond Operation Sindoor: Pakistan’s Strategic Doctrine Under the Microscope

Dhaka’s Defining Moment: Realignment, Risk & Regional Recalibration

Countdown Begins: MRO South Asia 2026 Set to Open Tomorrow

Indian Army

Indian Army Contingent Departs for India–Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise Cyclone

CDS General Anil Chauhan Reviews Operational Readiness of Chinar Corps

Passing Out Parade at NCC OTA, Kamptee – 04 Apr 2026

Southern Command’s Military Civil Fusion Abhiyan Strengthens Whole-Of-Nation Preparedness Through Integrated Multi-Agency Synergy

Indian Army’s Marathon Runner Major A Sharad Naidu Set to Create Record of Half Marathons

Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Addresses the 81st Staff Course at DSSC Wellington

Indian Airforce

Dept. of Ex-Servicemen Welfare MoD Organises Job Fair

Self-Reliance in the Skies: Bharat Aero 2026 Signals Strategic Shift in Indian Aviation

DGR To Host Exclusive Job Fair For Ex-Servicemen At Delhi

ADU Salutes The Fallen Air Warriors Of The Assam Fighter Jet Tragedy

Air Cmde BSV Rao is the new AoC of Base Repair Depot, Palam

Indian Air Force Conducts Exercise ‘Vayushakti-26’ at Pokhran Range, Jaisalmer

Coverage Videos

Indian & Australian Armies at Exercise AustraHind

Brigadier Mandeep Dhillon, Brigade Commander at Garhwal briefing on mudslide

Exercise SHAKTI-VIII: Indian Contingent Demonstrates Tactical Proficiency and Joint Synergy in France

Gp Capt Shubhanshu Shukla zooms into space : Axiom Mission-4 takes off

Former DGMO Indian Army Lt. Gen Vinod Bhatia on Operation Sindoor with ADU

Lt. General (Dr.)VK Saxena (Retd.)

Lt. Gen VK Saxena(Retd.) Former DG Army Air Defence on Indian AD’s success in Operation Sindoor

International Relationals

Bipartisan Senate NATO Observer Group Co-Chairs Respond to President Trump’s Comments on NATO

Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Curtis Lead Bipartisan Senate Delegation to Taiwan, South Korea and Japan

ideaForge Becomes First Global Drone Company to Train NATO Forces at the U.S. National Test Pilot School

Geopolitical Earthquake : Khamenei Killed in Joint US–Israel Strike

NATO commemorates the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Bilateral Trade between India and Brazil could reach $30 billion by 2030: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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