Author name: Ben Adler

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest Independence Day address has set the stage for a significant shift in India’s defence posture, with the announcement of *Mission Sudarshan Chakra*—an indigenous missile defence shield—and a renewed push for homeg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 79th Independence Day address from the Red Fort underscored India’s relentless pursuit of self-reliance, positioning it as the cornerstone of national strength and a developed future by 2047. His speech, rich with strat

India has taken a significant stride in bolstering its maritime defence capabilities with the successful completion of trials for the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from the INS Kavaratti. The trials, conducted between June 23 and July

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has outlined an ambitious economic and defence reform agenda, positioning India for accelerated growth and self-reliance by 2047. His Independence Day address, lasting 103 minutes, underscored a commitment to structural,

Deutsche Telekom AG and Porsche Automobil Holding SE are in advanced discussions to establish a €500 million venture capital fund focused on European defence technology companies. This initiative comes at a critical juncture, as Europe experiences a

The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has lauded the deepening defence ties between Nigeria and India, framing the collaboration as a strategic pivot in addressing the country’s persistent security challenges. In a statement signed by its

South Korea’s shrinking military workforce, driven by a decades-long decline in birth rates, is forcing a strategic pivot in defence planning. The country’s armed forces have reduced by 20% over the past six years, from 563,000 personnel in 2019 to a

The military platforms market is poised for significant growth, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and a surge in defence spending. Projections indicate the market will expand from USD 49.87 billion in 2024 to USD 84.41 billion by 2032, refle

Russia’s relentless air campaign against Ukraine has intensified, with Moscow deploying a record 6,200 drones in July alone, according to the latest UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Intelligence Update. This surge in drone swarms, coupled with advanced m

Deutsche Telekom (DT) and Porsche are reportedly teaming up to launch a €500 million venture capital fund focused on European defence technology, according to a Bloomberg report. The fund, which is still in the planning stages, would be managed by Di