Jaipur Defence Meet 2026: India’s Strategic Military Meet on May 7-8; What to Expect?
According to defence discussions and earlier reports, India may initially adopt three broad theatre commands.
According to defence discussions and earlier reports, India may initially adopt three broad theatre commands.
India currently operates 12 P-8I aircraft, making it one of the largest operators of the platform outside the United States.
India and Russia signed a new defence pact allowing troops, ships and aircraft in each other’s territory. The deal improves military support, cuts costs and strengthens cooperation during peace and conflict.
Indian Navy plans to equip new P-8I aircraft with advanced AAS radar to detect hidden submarines. The move aims to improve surveillance and counter rising Chinese naval activity in the Indian Ocean.
Saab has offered its SLIM mast system to the Indian Navy to improve warship stealth and sensor fusion. The technology combines multiple systems into one unit, making ships harder to detect.
Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara is reported dead after coordinated attacks across the country. Military sites were targeted by armed groups, raising fears as violence and instability continue to grow.
Rising tensions after the Iran conflict are pushing Gulf nations to boost spending on missile and air defence systems, as recent fighting exposed clear weaknesses in their military preparedness.
The Boeing E-4B is called the ‘Doomsday Plane’ because it acts as a flying command centre that can operate during nuclear war or major disasters, keeping US leaders connected and in control.
The US Navy is reviewing Ford-class aircraft carrier designs to check costs, systems, and performance, as concerns grow over new technology, high expenses, and long-term efficiency of future warships.
India is planning to buy advanced German Type 214 submarines under a $8 billion deal, boosting naval strength with better stealth, long underwater time, and modern combat systems.