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Theatre commands now an 'operational urgency', but rollout must be phased, says expert
Kshitiz Bhardwaj •If approved by the government, integrated theatre commands would mark the most significant restructuring of India's higher defence organisation since Independence, fundamentally changing how the Army, Navy and Air Force plan and conduct military operations together.
Assam Rifles jawan killed, 4 injured in suspected IED blast in Nagaland
Fp Staff •One Assam Rifles jawan was killed and four others were injured in a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Nagaland’s Chümoukedima district on Monday
Theatre commands plan moves ahead as new CDS prepares key briefing for defence minister
Fp Staff •The proposal was prepared by former CDS General Anil Chauhan, who submitted the final draft before completing his tenure on May 31. The new CDS is now expected to brief the defence minister on the roadmap for implementing the reform
India to let private firms build missiles in biggest defence manufacturing reform
Fp Staff •The Centre is preparing to allow private Indian companies to manufacture missiles, beginning with the Astra Mark 2, as it seeks to boost production capacity and defence exports
INS Mahendragiri joins Indian Navy: What makes the indigenous stealth frigate special?
Anmol Singla •The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth and final Project 17A stealth frigate, strengthening India’s maritime capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. Built with over 75 per cent indigenous content, the warship enhances air, surface and submarine warfare readiness while reinforcing the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India defence initiatives
What Modi, the first Indian PM to visit New Zealand in 40 years, achieved during the trip
Anmol Singla •Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landmark New Zealand visit has elevated bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, bringing major agreements on defence, trade, maritime security and science. Here's what the new deal includes, how the India-New Zealand FTA fits in, and where New Zealand ranks among India's strategic partners
Weekly Defence Dispatch: India's biggest Southeast Asia defence deal, Agnipath overhaul, China's new submarine missile and more
Vallari Parashar •Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Indonesia visit delivers India's biggest Southeast Asia defence export breakthrough with BrahMos and Astra deals as the Agnipath scheme heads for an overhaul and China's new submarine missile shifts the Indo-Pacific balance. Firstpost tracks the week's top defence developments.
F-35 jets for Turkey? Why India should be watching the US move closely
Anmol Singla •US President Donald Trump is considering bringing Turkey back into the F-35 fighter jet programme while lifting CAATSA sanctions, marking a major shift in Washington-Ankara ties. The move has implications for India, given Turkey's defence partnership with Pakistan and India's S-400 systems
Russia's missile blitz exposes Ukraine's air defence weakness: How serious is the crisis?
Fp Explainers •Russia's latest missile and drone assault has exposed Ukraine's worsening air defence crisis, with dwindling Patriot interceptor supplies leaving ballistic missiles largely unchecked. As Nato leaders meet in Ankara, Kyiv is urgently seeking advanced air defence systems to shield its cities and critical infrastructure from escalating Russian attacks
BrahMos, Akash, Astra and more: India's missiles go global, countries line up to buy weapon systems
Fp Business Desk •From Southeast Asia to West Asia, India's indigenous missile systems are finding growing acceptance in global markets, strengthening the country's position as an emerging defence exporter.