On December 2, 2025, the Defence Laboratory Jodhpur (DLJ) under DRDO handed over the advanced Camouflage Pattern Generation Software Sigma 4.0 (CPGSS 4.0) and a full-scale Multispectral Signature Tank Mock-up to the College of Military Engineering (CME) in Pune, bolstering India’s armed forces’ stealth capabilities. Launched by Lt Gen AK Ramesh, Commandant CME, in the presence of DLJ Director VS Shenoi, the software enables terrain-specific digital camouflage patterns for diverse Indian landscapes like deserts, forests, and mountains, countering visual, infrared, thermal, and radar detection…
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Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has developed the ARBEL Rifle System, a groundbreaking computerized fire-control technology that significantly enhances shooting accuracy and ammunition efficiency for assault rifles and light machine guns. The system uses advanced sensors and ballistic computations to optimize firing conditions, releasing rounds only when optimal hit probability is identified, improving precision from 23% to 73% in tests. This technology also incorporates counter-drone capabilities, making it highly relevant for modern battlefield scenarios. As of early December 2025, India and…
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India is intensifying its interest in acquiring the advanced S-500 Triumfator-M air defence system from Russia, following the successful deployment of the S-400 during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. Discussions are expected during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi on December 4-5, 2025, where India is likely to request additional S-400 squadrons and missile replenishments. The S-500, with superior interception capabilities against hypersonic threats and multi-layered defence support, represents a critical enhancement to India’s air defence strategy. Although geopolitical…
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, in partnership with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), proposed the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV on December 3, 2025, to fulfill India’s tri-services requirement for 87 drones. This initiative targets the Defence Acquisition Council-approved programme from August 2025, enhancing the Army, Navy, and Air Force’s intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision strike capabilities amid evolving regional threats. The collaboration supports India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision through local manufacturing, technology transfer, and integra…
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India is poised to acquire 90 Rafale F4 fighter jets from France, with an option for 24 advanced Rafale F5s, contingent upon the Cabinet Committee on Security’s formal Acceptance of Necessity (AoN). This deal, reflecting the robust Indo-French defense partnership, aims to address the Indian Air Force’s pressing squadron shortfall amidst rising regional threats. The Rafale F4 will feature upgraded electronic warfare capabilities and local production exceeding 70% indigenous content, enhancing India’s self-reliance in defense. The completion of this procurement process by early 2026 could signif…
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced a paid internship opportunity for engineering and science students, starting January 1, 2026, with applications due by December 15, 2025. The internships, available in disciplines like Computer Science, Civil Engineering, and Geoinformatics, are aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized Indian institutions, requiring a minimum academic performance of 75% or a CGPA of 7.5. Selected candidates will receive a stipend contingent on their presence in the laboratory, reinforcing DRDO’s commitment to fosteri…
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The Indian Navy is set to operationalise its first squadron of MH-60R Romeo helicopters, with a formal commissioning ceremony scheduled for December 2025 at INS Hansa in Goa. This follows a $2.4 billion Foreign Military Sales deal signed in February 2020, with 15 of the 24 helicopters already delivered. The MH-60R, regarded as the most advanced maritime helicopter globally, significantly enhances India’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities amid growing concerns over China’s expanding submarine fleet in the Indian Ocean Region. The helicopters are equipped with advanced technologies, including…
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India and Russia are set to sign a landmark agreement for the licensed production of the advanced RD-191M semi-cryogenic rocket engine in India, as confirmed by Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Bakanov on December 3, 2025. This deal, coinciding with President Putin’s official visit to India, includes a 100% transfer of technology and will significantly enhance ISRO’s heavy-lift launch vehicle capabilities, especially for the LVM3 and future next-generation rockets. The RD-191M engine, offering 192 tons of thrust, positions India among a select group of nations with such advanced propulsio…
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India has finalized financial terms for the $2-3 billion lease of INS Chakra III, a modernized Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarine from Russia, ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s visit. The intergovernmental agreement was originally signed on March 7, 2019, per The New Indian Express, committing Russia to deliver the vessel by 2025 after upgrades including Indian communication systems and potential BrahMos missile integration. Delayed by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and refits at Severodvinsk, the 10-year lease submarine—likely K-391 Bratsk—is now slated for induction by late 2027…
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On December 2, 2025, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi highlighted the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) program’s strategic imperative during the Indian Navy’s annual press conference at Kota House in New Delhi, indicating imminent government approval as the Aeronautical Development Agency nears Critical Design Review completion by 2026. Developed to replace the aging MiG-29K fleet on INS Vikrant and Vikramaditya, the HAL-produced TEDBF features twin GE-F414 engines, advanced stealth via diverterless supersonic inlets, AESA radar, and multi-role capabilities for STOBAR carri…
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On December 2, 2025, the U.S. Pentagon’s Missile Defense Agency announced the selection of over 1,000 companies for the Golden Dome missile defense initiative, a key project designed to establish a multilayered national defense shield inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome. This program, valued up to $151 billion, is expected to enhance U.S. homeland security through advanced technologies, including satellite-based sensors and interceptors. Notable defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing are set to compete under the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense…
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A recently unveiled trimaran-hulled submersible vessel at Guangzhou Shipyard has raised alarms regarding China’s evolving naval capabilities. This 210-foot craft exhibits features that suggest hybrid functionality between surface and submerged operations, potentially enhancing stealth and operational versatility for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). The vessel’s appearance, with depth markings and a likely pump-jet propulsor, exemplifies China’s innovative approach amid its naval expansion, posing a strategic challenge to India. Such advancements complicate the Indian Navy’s surveill…
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