Indian Army ramps up drone warfare, creating ‘drone warriors’ and deploying Ashni Platoons across formations to boost combat and surveillance capabilities. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/indian-army-raises-drone-warriors-deploys-ashni-platoons-wrh7prly?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DefenceNews #IndianArmy

Why 68,000 US troops across Europe as Washington plans Germany withdrawal https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/us-military-presence-europe-germany-troop-withdrawal-flrob8qc?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #USMilitary #EuropeSecurity #NATO #Germany #DefenceNews

Stealth warship Mahendragiri delivered to Navy: What it brings https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/mahendragiri-stealth-frigate-delivered-indian-navy-project-17a-m4liy59j?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #IndianNavy #Mahendragiri #DefenceNews #AatmanirbharBharat #Warship

In a bid to plug a critical heavy-lift gap, the MoD has floated an RFI to damp lease three ultra-heavy helicopters for the IAF, seeking 20-tonne payload machines that can fly at over 5,500 metres to support Himalayan logistics, rapid troop moves and disaster relief, with an option to buy later. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/20-tonne-lifters-for-the-himalayas-why-india-is-pushing-for-ultra-heavy-helicopters-qp1d35eq?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Helicopter #MinistryOfDefence #DefenceNews #IndianAirForce

Rafale or Su-57: How Vietnam’s fighter jet decision could reshape Indo-Pacific power balance? https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/rafale-vs-su57-vietnam-fighter-jet-choice-china-tensions-l479sst4?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Vietnam #Rafale #Su57 #DefenceNews #FighterJets

The Indian Air Force has launched Mehar Baba Competition‑3 (MBC‑3), inviting Indian industries, startups, academic institutions, and research establishments to develop collaborative drone‑based surveillance radars. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/iaf-mehar-baba-competition-3-registration-begins-xernuik6?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #UAV #Drone #DefenceNews #IndianAirForce

Lockheed Martin's JAGM Quad Launcher (JQL) fires missiles straight up, transforming drone defense on land and sea. Tested on a "Mothership" vehicle, this flexible system offers 360° coverage without repositioning -- cheaper and smarter than rivals. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/why-lockheed-latest-drone-killer-jagm-quad-launcher-is-a-gamechanger-e86opkbn?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Drone #DefenceNews #Weapons #Missile #LockheedMartin

96 drones in 5 minutes: China’s Atlas swarm is a wake-up call India cannot ignore https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/china-atlas-drone-swarm-india-threat-analysis-hmpy37xa?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #China #India #DroneWarfare #DefenceNews #PLA

India’s next‑generation indigenous fighter, the Tejas Mk2, is entering a decisive phase with accelerated ground testing and certification ahead of its maiden flight, slated for mid‑2026. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/hal-tejas-mk2-final-push-next-gen-fighter-on-the-cusp-of-first-flight-y3c55xd2?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DefenceNews #TejasMK2 #MakeInIndia #FighterAircraft

Su-57 Felon in India? HAL report signals major defence breakthrough https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/india-hal-russia-su57-stealth-fighter-licence-production-make-in-india-xyv5v5fe?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #HAL #Su57 #IndiaRussia #DefenceNews #IAF