In an exclusive interview with Chakra News, Dr. A. Raju, Director of the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), has confirmed that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on advanced variants of the indigenous Pinaka rocket system with extended range and enhanced lethality. Continue Reading
On July 31, 2025, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. delivered the Himgiri, an Advanced Guided-Missile Frigate to the Indian Navy This is the first of three being built by GRSE under the Indian Navy’s Project 17A which is worth over ₹21,833.36 crore. Continue Reading
Russia may soon become a drone superpower, according to a defence analyst. “Russian industry has surpassed the Ukrainian drone industry in terms of infrastructure, investment, workforce, productivity but above all, innovation,” says Patricia Marins, an independent defence analyst focusing on Europe. Continue Reading
In the 1980s, the world first laid its eyes on the German Drohne Anti-Radar (DAR), a drone developed by Dornier to suppress enemy air defenses. Continue Reading
Drone detection, monitoring, and neutralisation, becomes critical in today’s conflict situations because a Drone is the single most effective weapon system employed in recent conflicts by both nation states and non-state actors. Continue Reading
The Defence Ministry, according to reports, has recommended developing engines for the next-generation combat aircraft AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) in collaboration with France. Continue Reading
India is inching closer to acquiring a new generation of light tanks, with the indigenous Zorawar leading the charge. It is learnt that the Indian Army has received bids for its light tank on July 14. Continue Reading
On July 21, the Indian Army will receive the much awaited Ah-64e Apache attack helicopters. Out of the six apaches ordered three will be delivered next week according to reports. The Apache attack helicopters will join the Army Aviation Corps (AAC) 451 squadron established in Jodhpur on March 15,2024. Continue Reading