Defence

Why India had airbase in Tajikistan and why it is now vacated

India pulled out its personnel and military equipment from a strategic air base in Tajikistan in 2022. This came after a lease agreement between the two countries was not extended. The Ayni airbase, which New Delhi had helped build and run since 2002, gave India strategic leverage over Pakistan and increased its influence in Central Asia

What is the ‘Golden Fleet’ of navy ships that Trump wants to counter China with?

President Donald Trump’s administration is advancing plans for a sweeping overhaul of the US Navy under the proposed 'Golden Fleet' initiative — a next-generation force featuring hypersonic missiles, autonomous systems, and a mix of large and small warships aimed at countering China’s rapid maritime expansion

What's Burevestnik, Russia’s nuclear-powered missile that 'no one else has'?

Russia has confirmed the successful test of the Burevestnik — a nuclear-powered, nuclear-capable cruise missile with near-unlimited range — declaring it a breakthrough in strategic deterrence. President Vladimir Putin said 'no one else in the world has' the weapon, while Western analysts warned it could escalate the war in Ukraine

Fat troops, woke standards: What Trump doesn't want in America's generals

US President Trump and War Secretary Hegseth told senior commanders at Quantico that loyalty to their new vision of tougher standards and fewer “woke” reforms is now a test of fitness to serve

Does Donald Trump really have the power to fire military leaders?

At a high-stakes meeting with top generals and admirals, US President Donald Trump threatened to fire military leaders who oppose him, while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told officers to resign if they disagreed with his agenda. The fiery remarks bring into question how much authority US presidents truly have over generals

Dogfights, glory and legacy: Legend of India’s MiG-21

Even after its retirement, the MiG-21 remains a symbol of India’s rise as an air power and a legendary chapter in IAF history

Watch | Mig-21 retires: India’s first supersonic fighter flies one last time, served IAF for 62 years

After 62 years of unmatched service, the legendary MiG-21 fighter jet has been retired, marking the end of an era in Indian military aviation and celebrating its legacy of valor and Indo-Russian partnership

Europe has a drone problem. Can it be solved?

Russian drones are increasingly breaching European airspace, disrupting airports, and exposing Nato’s weaknesses. From Poland to Denmark, low-cost drones are testing Europe’s defences as leaders rush to create new countermeasures, including a proposed 'drone wall'

MiG-21 flies into history: IAF bids goodbye to its legendary workhorse

MiG-21 was first inducted into the IAF in 1963 and served with élan in nearly every conflict involving India since then

Seizing the moment: Why India must build its own IT innovation hubs

The question is not really about the potential. It is about how quickly India can move to seize the day