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Germany Rearms, India Recalibrates: A New Chapter in Indo-German Defence Ties

Germany Rearms, India Recalibrates: A New Chapter in Indo-German Defence Ties

Securing the Global Fleet: A Greece–Norway Dialogue at Posidonia 2026

Securing the Global Fleet: A Greece–Norway Dialogue at Posidonia 2026

Calian Strengthens NATO Operational Readiness Through Advanced Training Support

Calian Strengthens NATO Operational Readiness Through Advanced Training Support

The Warsaw Factor : Europe’s New Centre of Gravity and India’s Strategic Imperative

The Warsaw Factor : Europe’s New Centre of Gravity and India’s Strategic Imperative

Shared Oceans, Shared Interests: Defence Ministers Expanding India–Australia Partnership

Shared Oceans, Shared Interests: Defence Ministers Expanding India–Australia Partnership

Armenia-India Ties Have Reached a ‘Qualitatively New Level’: Ambassador Vahagn Afyan at Kalam & Kavach 3.0

Armenia-India Ties Have Reached a ‘Qualitatively New Level’: Ambassador Vahagn Afyan at Kalam & Kavach 3.0

Women in Aviation & Defence

Making of a Cabin Crew Professional

ESPIRIDI unveils Star-Nav v3.0 delivering flight-grade autonomous navigation for GNSS-denied operations

Ministers' Messages to ADU

Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu

MoS (Civil Aviation) Shri Murlidhar Mohol

Eurosatory
2026

Farnborough Airshow
2026

Kalam & Kavach 2026

Interview

DG CENJOWS Maj Gen (Retd.) Ashok Kumar

From Idea to Induction: CENJOWS DG Explains the Pathway for Defence Start-ups

Civil-Military Fusion and Future Warfare: Lt Gen AK Singh Explains India’s Strategic Imperatives

Maj Gen Ashok Kumar, VSM (Retd)

“Future Wars Will Be Won Through Decision Superiority”: CENJOWS on India’s Multi-Domain Military Transformation

From Tradition to Technology : Brig. PS Jyoti on Modernising the Bombay Engineer Group & Centre

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

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

LATEST NEWS

AAIB Interim Statement on the Progress of Investigation into the Accident Involving Air India Flight AI-171

Demystifying Defence Procurement: CENJOWS and HQ IDS Launch Workshop for MSMEs and Startups

SMPP Completes Delivery of 106 Jet Based Kamikaze Drones to Indian Army, Strengthening Indigenous Deep-Strike Capabilities

SAF Production Volumes Still Disappointing

India & Zimbabwe reaffirm commitment to deepen bilateral defence cooperation during inaugural JDC meeting

IndiGo temporarily suspends operations to six international destinations as part of network optimization; Retains 1,800+ weekly international flights despite adjustments

Industry Interviews

‘Trust Is the Foundation of Logistics’: Eddy Batty, CCO, Clearship Group on Global Trade and Supply Chain Growth

Agility Is the New Competitive Advantage : MD Continental Carriers Vaibhav Vohra on Global Trade Shifts, New Markets & Aerospace Opportunities

“Future Wars Will Demand Integrated Battlefield Support”: Raj Kumar Pandey JMD, ADSL Speaks to ADU

Inside Wisk’s Autonomous Air Taxi Vision: Aman Tripathi on the Future of Urban Air Mobility

“India Must Build Sovereign Capability Across Protection, Ammunition and Unmanned Systems”: says Ashish Kansal, CEO, SMPP

“Sovereign Earth Observation Is Foundational to National Security”: Galaxeye CEO Suyash Singh Speaks to ADU

Indian Army

Exercise PRAGATI 2026 Reinforces Regional Military Cooperation, Concludes at Umroi

Army Hospital (R&R) commissions modern radiotherapy technology for advanced cancer care

Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in Full Swing at Umroi, Meghalaya

Multilateral Exercise Pragati 2026 Begins in Meghalaya’s Umroi

CINBAX-II 2026 in Full Swing: India-Cambodia Troops Train for UN Peacekeeping Operations

Stage Set for Multinational Exercise Pragati 2026 at Umroi, Meghalaya

Indian Navy

Indian Navy Safely Recovers Unexploded Missile Warhead from Merchant Tanker off Kochi

From Western Naval Command to Navy Chief: Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Assumes Top Post

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Hands Over Command After Steering Navy Through Key Phase of Growth

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan Takes the Helm of Strategic Western Naval Command

Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath Unveil ‘Nausena Shaurya Vatika’ in Lucknow

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Assumes Charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff

Indian Airforce

Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry Assumes The Appointment Of Air Officer Commanding-In-Chief, Central Air Command

Vietjet announces direct Nha Trang–Singapore service, expanding access to one of Vietnam’s leading beach destinations

IAF Deploys Air Assets for Sustained Fire Suppression Operations in Kasauli

Graduation Ceremony of 48th Flight Test Course

Indian Air Force Announces Entry For Technical Branch (Officer Cadre) Via GATE Scores

Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade at Garud Regimental Training Centre Air Force Station Chandinagar

UAVs

GA-ASI and Intec Group Sign MoU at ILA Berlin

FLYGHT, ideaForge’s DaaS Model, Delivers Drone-Powered Intelligence Across 10+ Industries and Government Sectors

SMPP Completes Delivery of 106 Jet Based Kamikaze Drones to Indian Army, Strengthening Indigenous Deep-Strike Capabilities

Elbit Systems Expands Its E‑LynX™ SDR Family with a New Unified Connectivity Capability Linking Soldiers and Unmanned Platforms

Milrem Robotics and VDL Defentec Hand Over First UGVs Intended for Ukraine

New report by Primus Partners highlights logistics resilience, distributed manufacturing, and war reserve planning as the next frontier of India’s drone warfare preparedness

New DroneLight from Esh-Tech Delivers Hard-Kill Laser Defense to the Tactical Edge, Neutralizing Drones in 1-2 Seconds

The proven, advanced collaborative combat aircraft adds enhanced survivability to robust capabilities

INKAS® Unveils New Ground and Air Systems, Expanding Its Integrated Defense Portfolio for Multi-Domain Operations

CIVIL AVIATION

AAIB Interim Statement on the Progress of Investigation into the Accident Involving Air India Flight AI-171

‘Trust Is the Foundation of Logistics’: Eddy Batty, CCO, Clearship Group on Global Trade and Supply Chain Growth

Agility Is the New Competitive Advantage : MD Continental Carriers Vaibhav Vohra on Global Trade Shifts, New Markets & Aerospace Opportunities

India Emerges as the Next Big Opportunity for Global Air Cargo Operators

IndiGo’s Big Move: Willie Walsh to Drive the Airline’s Next Growth Phase

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Noida International Airport : Leap in Connectivity and Growth

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate NOIDA International Airport tomorrow

Navi Mumbai Airport to Connect 46 Domestic Destinations Under Summer Schedule

Cabinet approves Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN with a total outlay of Rs.28,840 crore

Make In India

‘Defence Procurement Is Simpler Than It Appears’: Veteran Architect of iDEX Explains the Big Picture

From Idea to Induction: CENJOWS DG Explains the Pathway for Defence Start-ups

CENJOWS set to demystify defence procurement: Advancing India’s vision of defence indigenisation

Bridging the Gap: CENJOWS Launches Practical Defence Procurement Workshop for Industry

BEL registers a growth of 16% in Revenue from Operations during FY 2025-26.

GRSE Launches Next-Gen OPV: Crafted for Vigilance, Built for Victory

Did You Know This

A Retired Bank Employee Donates Rs 25.51 Lakhs to Indian Army Central Welfare Fund

Allen-Vanguard secures over $3 million worth of new contracts in Africa

Toulouse is hosting 1,500 international experts to rethink the future of transportation

Vertiv, Edge-Serve, IRCL, and PDC sign Framework Agreement to Support Converged AI-Ready Data Center Infrastructure Across the Gulf Region

GA-ASI Announces Investments in Six Dutch Companies

NCC Maharashtra Launches Integrated Youth Skilling and Employability Initiative Under Prime Minister Internship Scheme

Appointments

BAE Systems appoints Tony Walton as Managing Director for India

Roberto Alvo Chairs the IATA Board of Directors

Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry Assumes The Appointment Of Air Officer Commanding-In-Chief, Central Air Command

ICEYE appoints Eric Jensen as Chief Operating Officer

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Assumes Charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff

Four Corners Lands Top Charter Sales Talent with Addition of Truman Cuthbert

Hall Of Fame

Western Command Investiture Ceremony 2026

AXISCADES Receives Fifth Consecutive Bombardier Diamond Supplier Award

Passenger Ship HANARIA Equipped with Yanmar’s Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Wins Marine Engineering of the Year 2024

NADP gets ISTD’s 34th National Award for Innovative Training Practices

Kudos to Kudu! Israeli medtech startup takes home 100k top prize at Constructor University Demo Day 2025

Curtiss-Wright Recognized by Investors in People with We Invest in People Gold Award

Kallman-ADU Partnerships

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Bylined Articles

Building Institutions That Endure: Reflections on Leadership, Innovation and National Service

Building Institutions That Endure: Reflections on Leadership, Innovation and National Service

A Career in Aviation Begins with Curiosity and a Willingness to Learn

A Career in Aviation Begins with Curiosity and a Willingness to Learn

Kalam & Kavach 3.0 Signals a Shift from Dialogue to Delivery

Kalam & Kavach 3.0 Signals a Shift from Dialogue to Delivery

ATF Pricing: A Case for Data Over Perception

ATF Pricing: A Case for Data Over Perception

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

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?

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

SPOTLIGHT

Owning in Bharat, Not Just Making in Bharat: Lalit Ambastha Highlights Why IP Protection Matters for Startups and MSMEs

The Warsaw Factor : Europe’s New Centre of Gravity and India’s Strategic Imperative

Venture Capital and Defence Startups: HQ-IDS & CENJOWS find the Missing Link in India’s Defence Indigenisation Story

India Emerges as the Next Big Opportunity for Global Air Cargo Operators

Aligning Air Cargo Networks with Export Growth: Industry Charts Roadmap at IICS 2026

Bridging the Gap: CENJOWS Launches Practical Defence Procurement Workshop for Industry

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

India’s Roadmap Beyond Op Sindoor : Building India’s Autonomous Warfare Capability & Remaining Steadfast

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan

General Anil Chauhan: The Consolidator of India’s Integrated Military Vision

Defence Reimagined By Shivam Arya: A Book Review

Media Partnerships

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

Germany Rearms, India Recalibrates: A New Chapter in Indo-German Defence Ties

Securing the Global Fleet: A Greece–Norway Dialogue at Posidonia 2026

Calian Strengthens NATO Operational Readiness Through Advanced Training Support

The Warsaw Factor : Europe’s New Centre of Gravity and India’s Strategic Imperative

Shared Oceans, Shared Interests: Defence Ministers Expanding India–Australia Partnership

Armenia-India Ties Have Reached a ‘Qualitatively New Level’: Ambassador Vahagn Afyan at Kalam & Kavach 3.0

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Make In India

IG Defence Targets ₹10,000 Cr Defence Pipeline By FY30, Bets Big On Autonomous Warfare & Deep-Strike Systems

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