Russia’s decision to establish its first full-cycle domestic manufacturing facility for microwave microchips marks a strategic shift that could significantly impact advanced defence platforms such as the S-400 air-defence system and the Su-57 stealth fighter. The move directly addresses long-standing concerns over Russia’s reliance on foreign semiconductor supply chains and…
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Why India Could Reconsider Su-57 Deal With Russia
Russia’s renewed push for India to co-produce the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft has reopened a long-dormant debate in India’s strategic community. With China accelerating stealth fighter deployments and Pakistan planning to induct J-35 aircraft, New Delhi faces a narrowing window to maintain regional air dominance. The offer, described by…
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Aatmanirbharta in Defence Vital for India’s Strategic Autonomy
Emphasising that self-reliance in defence is no longer a choice but a national necessity, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday said India stands at a decisive moment in its defence and industrial journey. Addressing the Defence Skilling Conclave on Defence, Aerospace and Strategic Sector Skill Development in Chandigarh,…
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Putin’s India Visit: Energy, Defence and Trade Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India on December 4–5, 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, focusing on energy contracts, defence deliveries and new payment arrangements as New Delhi seeks to protect strategic autonomy amid growing Western pressure. Why energy dominates the agenda Energy is at the centre of this…
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India’s Voice of Balance: Raksha Mantri at Chanakya Dialogue
At the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasised India’s evolving role as a responsible global player. Addressing military leaders, diplomats, and strategic experts, he stated that India’s economic growth, technological capabilities, and principled foreign policy have made it a voice of balance, with…
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President Murmu at Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025
President Droupadi Murmu on 27 November 2025 inaugurated the third Chanakya Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, stressing that India seeks peace but must retain credible deterrence. Referencing Operation Sindoor and the Army’s Decade of Transformation, she called for capability investment, inclusion and strategic autonomy. Operation Sindoor: capability with moral clarity…