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The fighter jet of the future may not fly into battle alone. Instead, it could command an entire formation of unmanned aircraft, sending drones ahead to detect threats, jam radars, deceive air defences and strike targets.Russia is now pushing this concept around its Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter.Russian defence conglomerate Rostec is showcasing low-observable unmanned aircraft designed to operate with the Su-57. The concept points towards a fundamental change in air warfare: the fighter evolving from a standalone combat aircraft into an airborne command node for drones.Speaking on WION’s Defence Pulse, former Indian Air Force fighter pilot Air Marshal Anil Chopra explained why manned-unmanned teaming could transform operations in heavily defended airspace.“The manned aircraft could be the mother aircraft, the controller, and there could be a large number of drones which could act either as loyal wingmen or could even be a swarm.”Such drones could perform different tasks. Some could fly ahead as decoys, others could carry sensors for reconnaissance and targeting, while electronic warfare drones could attempt to disrupt enemy systems. Armed unmanned aircraft could eventually carry out strikes, allowing the expensive crewed fighter to remain farther from the most dangerous air defences.The concept is not uniquely Russian. The United States is developing Collaborative Combat Aircraft, including the YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A prototypes, while China is pursuing its own advanced unmanned combat aircraft and manned-unmanned teaming concepts.The challenge is what happens inside the cockpit.A fighter pilot already has to fly the aircraft, monitor sensors, track threats and employ weapons. Controlling multiple drones simultaneously could create an enormous workload. This is where artificial intelligence and greater drone autonomy become critical.Chopra believes the drones cannot depend on the pilot for every decision.“There will be a high degree of autonomy that will have to be given to the drones after a target has been assigned or a job has been assigned.”The transformation could change the economics and risks of air warfare as well. Relatively expendable drones can be pushed into highly contested airspace before a valuable fighter and its pilot. The fighter jet, therefore, may not disappear. Its role could become even more important. Instead of being the lone hunter in the sky, it could become the commander of a flying army.

Russia is developing unmanned aircraft designed to work with the Su-57, pointing to a future where fighter jets command drones in combat.

The fighter jet of the future may not fly into battle alone. Instead, it could command an entire formation of unmanned aircraft, sending drones ahead to detect threats, jam radars, deceive air defences and strike targets. Russia is now pushing this concept around its Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter. Russian defence conglomerate Rostec is showcasing low-observable unmanned aircraft designed to operate with the Su-57. The concept points towards a fundamental change in air warfare: the fighter evolving from a standalone combat aircraft into an airborne command node for drones. Speaking on WION’s Defence Pulse, former Indian Air Force fighter pilot Air Marshal Anil Chopra explained why manned-unmanned teaming could transform operations in heavily defended airspace. “The manned aircraft could be the mother aircraft, the controller, and there could be a large number of drones which could act either as loyal wingmen or could even be a swarm.” Such drones could perform different tasks. Some could fly ahead as decoys, others could carry sensors for reconnaissance and targeting, while electronic warfare drones could attempt to disrupt enemy systems. Armed unmanned aircraft could eventually carry out strikes, allowing the expensive crewed fighter to remain farther from the most dangerous air defences. The concept is not uniquely Russian. The United States is developing Collaborative Combat Aircraft, including the YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A prototypes, while China is pursuing its own advanced unmanned combat aircraft and manned-unmanned teaming concepts. The challenge is what happens inside the cockpit. A fighter pilot already has to fly the aircraft, monitor sensors, track threats and employ weapons. Controlling multiple drones simultaneously could create an enormous workload. This is where artificial intelligence and greater drone autonomy become critical. Chopra believes the drones cannot depend on the pilot for every decision. “There will be a high degree of autonomy that will have to be given to the drones after a target has been assigned or a job has been assigned.” The transformation could change the economics and risks of air warfare as well. Relatively expendable drones can be pushed into highly contested airspace before a valuable fighter and its pilot. The fighter jet, therefore, may not disappear. Its role could become even more important. Instead of being the lone hunter in the sky, it could become the commander of a flying army.

Russia is developing unmanned aircraft designed to work with the Su-57, pointing to a future where fighter jets command drones in combat.

Su-57’s Drone army: Russia turns stealth fighter into an airborne commander

Russia is adapting its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter to function as an airborne mothership capable of launching, recovering, and coordinating swarms of multi-role mini-drones. This configuration allows the crewed aircraft to remain at a safe stand-off distance while dispatching low-observable unmanned vehicles for reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and precision strikes. 


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India is accelerating efforts to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem that could eventually provide the critical electronics, sensors and chips powering its next generation of defence systems.&nbsp;The government notified the ambitious Semicon 2.0 scheme on August 31, 2026, with an outlay of ₹1.275 lakh crore. The programme seeks to expand India’s semiconductor ambitions beyond manufacturing by supporting the entire ecosystem, including chip design, equipment, materials, advanced packaging, research and skilled manpower.&nbsp;The strategic implications extend well beyond the electronics industry. Modern drones, missiles, surveillance systems and other military platforms increasingly depend on sophisticated semiconductors and sensors for navigation, processing, targeting and autonomous functions.

Speaking on WION’s Defence Pulse, Rajendra Chodankar, Chairman and CEO of RRP Group of Companies, said India is moving towards addressing these critical requirements.&nbsp;“India is making some bold steps,” Chodankar said, pointing to the expansion of the semiconductor programme. He said Semicon 2.0 promises wider coverage of “equipment, materials, training and skills”, helping create a broader domestic ecosystem.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-warned-netanyahu-of-hamas-operation-days-before-october-7-attack-report-1788876455659">UAE warned Netanyahu of Hamas operation days before October 7 attack: Report</a>&nbsp;India has developed considerable expertise in integrating complex systems, but Chodankar believes the next leap must happen at the component level.&nbsp;“India is very good at system integration and assembly. When it comes to critical technologies, we need to really get into the component level,” he said, adding that sensors are particularly strategic.Chodankar believes sustained focus over the next three years could significantly strengthen India’s ability to develop its own electronic chips.&nbsp;Under India’s first semiconductor programme, 12 manufacturing units have been approved involving investments exceeding ₹1.64 lakh crore, while Micron, Kaynes and CG Semi have begun commercial production. Twenty-four startup and MSME design projects have also received financial support.&nbsp;For Chodankar, the next priority is clear: domestic component manufacturing and ownership of critical technologies.&nbsp;“We need to have our own fabs,” he said. “Critical technologies at the component level are the need of the hour.”&nbsp;For India’s defence sector, Semicon 2.0 could therefore become about much more than chips. It could help build the technological foundation for a more self-reliant generation of intelligent weapons and military systems.

The Semicon 2.0 scheme aims to strengthen India’s domestic semiconductor ecosystem and support the development of critical chips, sensors and components for next-generation defence systems.

India is accelerating efforts to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem that could eventually provide the critical electronics, sensors and chips powering its next generation of defence systems. The government notified the ambitious Semicon 2.0 scheme on August 31, 2026, with an outlay of ₹1.275 lakh crore. The programme seeks to expand India’s semiconductor ambitions beyond manufacturing by supporting the entire ecosystem, including chip design, equipment, materials, advanced packaging, research and skilled manpower. The strategic implications extend well beyond the electronics industry. Modern drones, missiles, surveillance systems and other military platforms increasingly depend on sophisticated semiconductors and sensors for navigation, processing, targeting and autonomous functions.

The Semicon 2.0 scheme aims to strengthen India’s domestic semiconductor ecosystem and support the development of critical chips, sensors and components for next-generation defence systems.

Semicon 2.0: India pushes to build the chips powering its defence future

Across the ages, Indian tradition has carried accounts of ‘dhwani’, or sound, possessing extraordinary power. Stories associated with Dashanan speak of his mastery over sound and vibration, while Indian musical tradition remembers Tansen and Raag Megh Malhar, said to have had the power to bring rain. Now, Indian scientists are exploring whether sound can be harnessed against one of the modern battlefield’s biggest threats: the drone.&nbsp;Scientists at Chandigarh’s Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) have developed an experimental acoustic counter-drone system using high-intensity sound. The technology reportedly seeks to interfere with the MEMS gyroscope that helps a drone maintain its balance and orientation. But sound is only one part of India’s emerging non-kinetic warfare landscape.&nbsp;Recent reports based on a DRDO Technology Development Fund tender refer to SHIELD, an S-band High-Power Microwave Integrated Evaluation System intended to evaluate the effects of powerful microwave energy on electronic systems. High-power microwaves could potentially interfere with or damage vulnerable electronics without physically striking the target. This could eventually have significant applications against drones and particularly saturation attacks involving multiple UAVs.&nbsp;Speaking to WION’s Defence Pulse, Dr Prahlada Ramarao, known as the father of India’s Akash missile, said acoustic energy itself can potentially be weaponised. “Acoustic energy can be used as a destructive weapon. Sound, amplitude, frequency and the angle can be managed in such a way that the drone becomes ineffective,” Ramarao said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-sound-frequencies-bring-down-enemy-drones-1788793529900/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-sound-frequencies-bring-down-enemy-drones-1788793529900/embed</a>&nbsp;He warned that acoustic systems face significant challenges involving beam width, intensity and the ability to effectively influence sensors inside a drone, requiring deeper scientific and engineering work. The larger transformation could fundamentally change air defence. Cheap drones have created an economic problem for militaries forced to expend costly interceptors against inexpensive threats. Electronic warfare, acoustic systems, lasers and high-power microwaves could offer additional layers before a missile needs to be fired.&nbsp;Dr. Ramarao believes this hierarchy will increasingly define future air defence. “A missile is the last effort to kill a target. A missile takes time, its travel time is in seconds, whereas microwaves act almost instantaneously. So you would like to try electromagnetic waves, including lasers, first, and only then go for the physical firing of a missile,” Dr Ramarao told WION. The missile will remain indispensable against sophisticated aircraft and strategic threats. But against tomorrow’s drone swarms, energy could increasingly become the ammunition, and the missile the last resort.

India develops acoustic counter-drone and high-power microwave technologies as scientists explore next-generation non-kinetic weapons for air defence

Across the ages, Indian tradition has carried accounts of ‘dhwani’, or sound, possessing extraordinary power. Stories associated with Dashanan speak of his mastery over sound and vibration, while Indian musical tradition remembers Tansen and Raag Megh Malhar, said to have had the power to bring rain. Now, Indian scientists are exploring whether sound can be harnessed against one of the modern battlefield’s biggest threats: the drone. Scientists at Chandigarh’s Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) have developed an experimental acoustic counter-drone system using high-intensity sound. The technology reportedly seeks to interfere with the MEMS gyroscope that helps a drone maintain its balance and orientation. But sound is only one part of India’s emerging non-kinetic warfare landscape. Recent reports based on a DRDO Technology Development Fund tender refer to SHIELD, an S-band High-Power Microwave Integrated Evaluation System intended to evaluate the effects of powerful microwave energy on electronic systems. High-power microwaves could potentially interfere with or damage vulnerable electronics without physically striking the target. This could eventually have significant applications against drones and particularly saturation attacks involving multiple UAVs. Speaking to WION’s Defence Pulse, Dr Prahlada Ramarao, known as the father of India’s Akash missile, said acoustic energy itself can potentially be weaponised. “Acoustic energy can be used as a destructive weapon. Sound, amplitude, frequency and the angle can be managed in such a way that the drone becomes ineffective,” Ramarao said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-sound-frequencies-bring-down-enemy-drones-1788793529900/embed He warned that acoustic systems face significant challenges involving beam width, intensity and the ability to effectively influence sensors inside a drone, requiring deeper scientific and engineering work. The larger transformation could fundamentally change air defence. Cheap drones have created an economic problem for militaries forced to expend costly interceptors against inexpensive threats. Electronic warfare, acoustic systems, lasers and high-power microwaves could offer additional layers before a missile needs to be fired. Dr. Ramarao believes this hierarchy will increasingly define future air defence. “A missile is the last effort to kill a target. A missile takes time, its travel time is in seconds, whereas microwaves act almost instantaneously. So you would like to try electromagnetic waves, including lasers, first, and only then go for the physical firing of a missile,” Dr Ramarao told WION. The missile will remain indispensable against sophisticated aircraft and strategic threats. But against tomorrow’s drone swarms, energy could increasingly become the ammunition, and the missile the last resort.

Indian scientists are developing acoustic and high-power microwave systems to counter drones, offering new non-kinetic options for future air defence

When sound becomes a weapon: India explores ‘dhwani’ to bring down drones

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Modern surveillance technology is transforming the battlefield, making it increasingly difficult for armies to conceal troops, equipment and military movements. From drones and satellites to thermal imaging, electronic sensors and artificial intelligence, militaries can now detect activity across vast areas with unprecedented speed. How is this changing battlefield strategy, camouflage and military operations? We examine the technologies behind the surveillance revolution and what it means for the future of warfare.

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From IACCS and Project Kusha to a possible Pantsir-S1 layer, India is building an integrated air-defence ecosystem around its long-range S-400 firepower.&nbsp;Russia has formally responded to India’s requirement for five additional S-400 squadrons, potentially taking India’s planned strength from five to ten. But the bigger story is not simply the number of Russian missile systems India could eventually operate. It is the increasingly sophisticated Indian architecture being built around them.<h2>India gives the S-400 more eyes</h2>At the heart of this architecture is IACCS, the Integrated Air Command and Control System.The indigenous Indian Air Force network connects multiple sensors and command-and-control nodes to create a wider air picture. Information can come from ground-based radars, Netra and Phalcon airborne early-warning aircraft and other air-defence sensors.&nbsp;This potentially gives the S-400 additional eyes beyond its own sensors.&nbsp;A threat detected by one sensor can be incorporated into the wider picture, allowing commanders to select the appropriate weapon. In effect, the sensor detecting a target does not necessarily have to belong to the system engaging it.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-penguin-row-sonia-gandhi-memoir-finds-new-publisher-in-harpercollins-1788529311246">After Penguin row, Sonia Gandhi memoir finds new publisher in HarperCollins</a><h2>Protecting the S-400</h2>The S-400 will always be a high-value target during a conflict, as was clear during Op Sindoor. Drones, cruise missiles and loitering munitions could potentially be used to overwhelm or attack its components.&nbsp;This makes reports of Indian interest in Russia’s Pantsir-S1 particularly significant. The shorter-range gun-and-missile system could potentially provide point defence around valuable long-range assets, allowing S-400 interceptors to be reserved for more demanding threats.<h2>Project Kusha</h2>India is simultaneously developing an indigenous long-range layer under DRDO’s Project Kusha, or Extended Range Air Defence System. It was successfully tested earlier this year.&nbsp;Kusha is expected to employ multiple interceptor classes against aircraft, cruise missiles, drones and other airborne threats, complementing systems such as the S-400, MRSAM, Akash, QRSAM and shorter-range defences.<h2>India’s air-defence umbrella</h2>The emerging architecture therefore extends far beyond one missile.&nbsp;India is moving towards overlapping layers of sensors, command networks and interceptors, with IACCS helping connect the battlespace.&nbsp;The S-400 provides the long-range punch. Kusha could deepen the indigenous layer. Shorter-range systems protect the gaps.&nbsp;But IACCS could be the nervous system holding it together.&nbsp;In the next air war, the decisive advantage may belong not merely to the missile that flies farthest, but to the network that detects first, decides first and fires first.

India is building an integrated air-defence network around the S-400 by combining IACCS, Project Kusha, shorter-range systems and a possible Pantsir-S1 layer to create overlapping sensors, command networks and interceptors.

From IACCS and Project Kusha to a possible Pantsir-S1 layer, India is building an integrated air-defence ecosystem around its long-range S-400 firepower. Russia has formally responded to India’s requirement for five additional S-400 squadrons, potentially taking India’s planned strength from five to ten. But the bigger story is not simply the number of Russian missile systems India could eventually operate. It is the increasingly sophisticated Indian architecture being built around them. India gives the S-400 more eyes At the heart of this architecture is IACCS, the Integrated Air Command and Control System. The indigenous Indian Air Force network connects multiple sensors and command-and-control nodes to create a wider air picture. Information can come from ground-based radars, Netra and Phalcon airborne early-warning aircraft and other air-defence sensors. This potentially gives the S-400 additional eyes beyond its own sensors. A threat detected by one sensor can be incorporated into the wider picture, allowing commanders to select the appropriate weapon. In effect, the sensor detecting a target does not necessarily have to belong to the system engaging it. Also Read: After Penguin row, Sonia Gandhi memoir finds new publisher in HarperCollins Protecting the S-400 The S-400 will always be a high-value target during a conflict, as was clear during Op Sindoor. Drones, cruise missiles and loitering munitions could potentially be used to overwhelm or attack its components. This makes reports of Indian interest in Russia’s Pantsir-S1 particularly significant. The shorter-range gun-and-missile system could potentially provide point defence around valuable long-range assets, allowing S-400 interceptors to be reserved for more demanding threats. Project Kusha India is simultaneously developing an indigenous long-range layer under DRDO’s Project Kusha, or Extended Range Air Defence System. It was successfully tested earlier this year. Kusha is expected to employ multiple interceptor classes against aircraft, cruise missiles, drones and other airborne threats, complementing systems such as the S-400, MRSAM, Akash, QRSAM and shorter-range defences. India’s air-defence umbrella The emerging architecture therefore extends far beyond one missile. India is moving towards overlapping layers of sensors, command networks and interceptors, with IACCS helping connect the battlespace. The S-400 provides the long-range punch. Kusha could deepen the indigenous layer. Shorter-range systems protect the gaps. But IACCS could be the nervous system holding it together. In the next air war, the decisive advantage may belong not merely to the missile that flies farthest, but to the network that detects first, decides first and fires first.

India is building an integrated air-defence network around the S-400 by combining IACCS, Project Kusha, shorter-range systems and a possible Pantsir-S1 layer to create overlapping sensors, command networks and interceptors.

Pantsir, Kusha, IACCS: How India could strengthen and protect its S-400 squadrons

For centuries, the Arctic’s greatest defence was nature itself. Thick ice, extreme temperatures, and vast distances made the region one of the most inaccessible places on Earth. But as the ice retreats and shipping activity increases, the High North is rapidly emerging as a new arena of strategic competition.&nbsp;Russia has now described NATO’s growing military presence in the Arctic as a “direct threat.” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that increasing exercises raise the risk of incidents escalating into armed confrontation.&nbsp;&nbsp;NATO, meanwhile, is strengthening its northern flank. Seven of the eight Arctic states are now members of the alliance following Finland and Sweden’s accession. In February, NATO launched Arctic Sentry, bringing allied activities across the region under a broader operational framework.&nbsp;&nbsp;From September 7, around 400 military personnel from 10 NATO nations will participate in Arctic Shield 2026 in Greenland, training across land, sea, and air in harsh Arctic conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;The stakes extend beyond military rivalry. Melting seasonal ice is opening sea routes and increasing access to natural resources. NATO says Russia has expanded its Arctic military infrastructure, including reopening Soviet-era facilities and developing airfields and deep-water ports. Russia’s powerful nuclear submarine forces also give the region enormous strategic importance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-warns-nato-is-a-direct-arctic-threat-1788450621363/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-warns-nato-is-a-direct-arctic-threat-1788450621363/embed</a>&nbsp;Finland is preparing its civilian population too. More than 2,000 people participated this week in Shelter 2026, described as Europe’s largest civil defence exercise since World War Two. The drill rehearsed responses to cyber disruption and potential missile attacks.&nbsp;&nbsp;But John Erath, Senior Policy Director at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, cautions against concluding that conflict is inevitable.&nbsp;“There is an increase in military activity in the Arctic that parallels an increase in civilian activity,” Erath told WION, pointing particularly to growing commercial shipping.&nbsp;On the nuclear danger, Erath believes Moscow’s rhetoric must also be viewed through the Ukraine conflict.“When Russia makes threats about the Arctic, what it really means is stay out of Ukraine, stop assisting the Ukrainians, or there could be some sort of broader trouble,” he said.&nbsp;While acknowledging that growing military activity is dangerous, Erath added: “I don’t see that there is imminent threat of nuclear war.”&nbsp;For now, the Arctic remains far from open conflict. But the ice is retreating, trade routes are expanding and military forces are moving north. &nbsp;

NATO, meanwhile, is strengthening its northern flank. Seven of the eight Arctic states are now members of the alliance following Finland and Sweden’s accession.

For centuries, the Arctic’s greatest defence was nature itself. Thick ice, extreme temperatures, and vast distances made the region one of the most inaccessible places on Earth. But as the ice retreats and shipping activity increases, the High North is rapidly emerging as a new arena of strategic competition. Russia has now described NATO’s growing military presence in the Arctic as a “direct threat.” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that increasing exercises raise the risk of incidents escalating into armed confrontation. NATO, meanwhile, is strengthening its northern flank. Seven of the eight Arctic states are now members of the alliance following Finland and Sweden’s accession. In February, NATO launched Arctic Sentry, bringing allied activities across the region under a broader operational framework. From September 7, around 400 military personnel from 10 NATO nations will participate in Arctic Shield 2026 in Greenland, training across land, sea, and air in harsh Arctic conditions. The stakes extend beyond military rivalry. Melting seasonal ice is opening sea routes and increasing access to natural resources. NATO says Russia has expanded its Arctic military infrastructure, including reopening Soviet-era facilities and developing airfields and deep-water ports. Russia’s powerful nuclear submarine forces also give the region enormous strategic importance. https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-warns-nato-is-a-direct-arctic-threat-1788450621363/embed Finland is preparing its civilian population too. More than 2,000 people participated this week in Shelter 2026, described as Europe’s largest civil defence exercise since World War Two. The drill rehearsed responses to cyber disruption and potential missile attacks. But John Erath, Senior Policy Director at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, cautions against concluding that conflict is inevitable. “There is an increase in military activity in the Arctic that parallels an increase in civilian activity,” Erath told WION, pointing particularly to growing commercial shipping. On the nuclear danger, Erath believes Moscow’s rhetoric must also be viewed through the Ukraine conflict. “When Russia makes threats about the Arctic, what it really means is stay out of Ukraine, stop assisting the Ukrainians, or there could be some sort of broader trouble,” he said. While acknowledging that growing military activity is dangerous, Erath added: “I don’t see that there is imminent threat of nuclear war.” For now, the Arctic remains far from open conflict. But the ice is retreating, trade routes are expanding and military forces are moving north.

NATO, meanwhile, is strengthening its northern flank. Seven of the eight Arctic states are now members of the alliance following Finland and Sweden’s accession.

The new Cold War: Arctic emerges as NATO-Russia flashpoint

The Arctic is rapidly emerging as one of the world's most contested strategic regions. As NATO expands its military presence across northern Europe and conducts large-scale exercises near Russia's borders, Moscow has accused the alliance of turning the Arctic into a potential conflict zone. Russia says NATO's growing footprint poses a direct security threat and has warned that military escalation could trigger a dangerous new phase in East-West tensions.


Russia warns: NATO is a direct Arctic threat 

India's defence industry is witnessing unprecedented growth, with production crossing ₹1.78 lakh crore and exports reaching record levels. New drones, missiles, fighter jets and artillery systems are moving from drawing boards to production lines. But a critical question remains: can India manufacture advanced weapons fast enough to meet military demands? As global conflicts show the importance of rapid innovation and mass production, India's next challenge is no longer designing weapons—it's building them at scale and on time.


The next arms race may be about who can innovate & build fastest

Glide bombs are rapidly changing the way modern wars are fought. By combining the destructive power of traditional bombs with precision guidance and long-range stand-off capability, they allow aircraft to strike targets without entering dangerous enemy air-defence zones. India's successful test of the Khagantak-243 marks a major step in this direction.


Khagantak, Gaurav and Tara: India builds a new glide arsenal 

Not every weapon dropped from a fighter aircraft needs an engine to travel long distances. The growing importance of glide bombs is demonstrating how relatively simple technology can transform conventional bombs into precision stand-off weapons.&nbsp;A glide bomb sits between a traditional bomb and a missile. Unlike a cruise missile, it does not require sustained propulsion. Instead, wings, navigation and precision guidance allow it to use the launching aircraft’s altitude and speed to glide towards its target.&nbsp;The advantage is significant. Aircraft can potentially release these weapons from dozens or even more than a hundred kilometres away, reducing their exposure to enemy air defences. Glide bombs can also carry substantial explosive payloads while potentially costing considerably less than sophisticated powered missiles.&nbsp;The Russia-Ukraine war has demonstrated their battlefield value. Russia has extensively used conventional bombs fitted with guidance and wing kits to attack Ukrainian positions, infrastructure and defensive lines from stand-off distances.&nbsp;This creates an uncomfortable equation for air defence. Intercepting large numbers of comparatively inexpensive glide bombs can consume valuable surface-to-air missiles, while allowing them through can cause significant damage. Ukraine has consequently been developing its own glide weapons.India is now expanding its capabilities in this area.&nbsp;The Indian Air Force has successfully drop-tested the indigenous Khagantak-243 from a Su-30MKI fighter. The weapon demonstrated a range exceeding 140 kilometres, while reports suggest a potential maximum range of around 180 kilometres under suitable launch conditions.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/khagantak-gaurav-and-tara-india-builds-a-new-glide-arsenal-1788448811201/embed&nbsp;Khagantak, however, is only part of India’s emerging glide weapon arsenal.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-signals-openness-to-ukraine-deal-thanks-us-and-china-for-peace-efforts-1788433350060">Putin signals openness to Ukraine deal, thanks US and China for peace efforts</a>&nbsp;DRDO’s Gaurav is a much heavier 1,000-kilogram-class long-range glide bomb that has demonstrated a range approaching 100 kilometres during trials.&nbsp;India is also developing TARA, a glide kit intended to transform existing bombs into precision stand-off weapons. The Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon, or SAAW, provides another indigenous stand-off option designed to attack targets including airfield infrastructure.&nbsp;Together, these programmes point towards a broader shift in India’s air-strike capabilities.&nbsp;The future arsenal may not consist only of expensive missiles. It could increasingly include large numbers of cheaper precision weapons capable of being launched from safer distances.&nbsp;Sometimes, giving a bomb wings, guidance and a longer reach may be enough to change the economics of an air war.

India is expanding its indigenous glide weapon capabilities with systems such as Khagantak-243, Gaurav, TARA and SAAW, offering the Indian Air Force precision stand-off strike options without relying solely on expensive powered missiles.

Not every weapon dropped from a fighter aircraft needs an engine to travel long distances. The growing importance of glide bombs is demonstrating how relatively simple technology can transform conventional bombs into precision stand-off weapons. A glide bomb sits between a traditional bomb and a missile. Unlike a cruise missile, it does not require sustained propulsion. Instead, wings, navigation and precision guidance allow it to use the launching aircraft’s altitude and speed to glide towards its target. The advantage is significant. Aircraft can potentially release these weapons from dozens or even more than a hundred kilometres away, reducing their exposure to enemy air defences. Glide bombs can also carry substantial explosive payloads while potentially costing considerably less than sophisticated powered missiles. The Russia-Ukraine war has demonstrated their battlefield value. Russia has extensively used conventional bombs fitted with guidance and wing kits to attack Ukrainian positions, infrastructure and defensive lines from stand-off distances. This creates an uncomfortable equation for air defence. Intercepting large numbers of comparatively inexpensive glide bombs can consume valuable surface-to-air missiles, while allowing them through can cause significant damage. Ukraine has consequently been developing its own glide weapons. India is now expanding its capabilities in this area. The Indian Air Force has successfully drop-tested the indigenous Khagantak-243 from a Su-30MKI fighter. The weapon demonstrated a range exceeding 140 kilometres, while reports suggest a potential maximum range of around 180 kilometres under suitable launch conditions. https://www.wionews.com/videos/khagantak-gaurav-and-tara-india-builds-a-new-glide-arsenal-1788448811201/embed Khagantak, however, is only part of India’s emerging glide weapon arsenal. Also Read: Putin signals openness to Ukraine deal, thanks US and China for peace efforts DRDO’s Gaurav is a much heavier 1,000-kilogram-class long-range glide bomb that has demonstrated a range approaching 100 kilometres during trials. India is also developing TARA, a glide kit intended to transform existing bombs into precision stand-off weapons. The Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon, or SAAW, provides another indigenous stand-off option designed to attack targets including airfield infrastructure. Together, these programmes point towards a broader shift in India’s air-strike capabilities. The future arsenal may not consist only of expensive missiles. It could increasingly include large numbers of cheaper precision weapons capable of being launched from safer distances. Sometimes, giving a bomb wings, guidance and a longer reach may be enough to change the economics of an air war.

India is expanding its indigenous glide weapon capabilities with systems such as Khagantak-243, Gaurav, TARA and SAAW, offering the Indian Air Force precision stand-off strike options without relying solely on expensive powered missiles.

Bombs with wings: How glide weapons are reshaping air warfare

Drones are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of India's military strategy. What began as a tool for surveillance and reconnaissance has evolved into a sophisticated ecosystem of strike drones, loitering munitions, AI-powered systems, and autonomous platforms. As modern warfare increasingly shifts from hardware to software, algorithms and data are becoming as critical as tanks and fighter jets. From monitoring borders to conducting precision strikes, drones are redefining how India prepares for future conflicts, making unmanned warfare a key pillar of national defence.


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Drone 40 loitering munition - Japan’s new precision weapon 

Global superpowers are racing into an urgent arms revolution. The Pentagon faces severely depleted crucial weapon stockpiles after sustained conflicts across the Middle East and Eastern Europe. With US President Donald Trump demanding rapid weapons replenishment, American military chiefs have launched an emergency search for new advance weaponry. But again, money is an issue. With military budgets stretched and modern wars requiring massive ammunition, the new mantra is to build, acquire cheaper, precision weapons.


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For decades after the Second World War, Japan built its security identity around a pacifist constitution that renounced war. Today, that posture is undergoing its biggest transformation in generations.&nbsp;More drones, missiles, artificial intelligence and ammunition are entering Japan’s defence calculus as Tokyo responds to a rapidly changing security environment in the Indo-Pacific.&nbsp;The transformation was on display in northern Japan during the Brunet-Takamori 26 joint military exercise, where Japanese troops trained alongside French forces based in New Caledonia.&nbsp;The exercise simulated urban and guerrilla warfare, with reconnaissance drones flying overhead and loitering munitions incorporated into operations.&nbsp;Among the systems demonstrated was the Drone 40, developed by Australian defence company DefendTex. Small enough to be carried by an individual soldier, Drone 40 can be configured for reconnaissance or equipped with an effector payload, giving troops the ability to first locate a target and then potentially strike it.&nbsp;The demonstration comes as Japan dramatically increases investment in its military.&nbsp;Tokyo has requested a record 8.9 trillion yen, or roughly $56 billion, for defence in FY2027. Unmanned warfare is emerging as a major priority, with Japan examining new aerial and underwater drones as well as the use of AI to assist battlefield decision-making.&nbsp;Japan is also strengthening its missile defences, developing new ships equipped with powerful radars and acquiring longer-range counterstrike capabilities.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-eyes-iran-s-maritime-sector-digital-assets-bessent-warns-everyone-against-supporting-tehran-1788356057771">US eyes Iran’s maritime sector, digital assets; Bessent warns ‘everyone’ against supporting Tehran</a>&nbsp;Another significant change is taking place beyond Japan’s borders.&nbsp;The Philippines has acquired Japanese air-surveillance radars, marking a breakthrough for a country that maintained stringent restrictions on defence exports for decades.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/drone-40-loitering-munition-japan-s-new-precision-weapon-1788364219616/embed&nbsp;Japan’s post-war constitution remains pacifist, and its military continues to be known as the Self-Defence Forces. But Tokyo’s interpretation of what is required for national defence has expanded.&nbsp;China’s military expansion, North Korea’s missile programme, Russian military activity and the changing strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific are accelerating that shift.&nbsp;From the Drone 40 carried by an infantry soldier to sophisticated missile defences and multinational exercises, Japan is building military capability at a pace never seen in its post-war history.&nbsp;Japan’s defence posture is changing. How far that transformation will ultimately go is the question.&nbsp;

Japan is rapidly transforming its post-war defence posture by expanding military spending and adopting drones, missiles, artificial intelligence and advanced defence systems amid growing security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.

For decades after the Second World War, Japan built its security identity around a pacifist constitution that renounced war. Today, that posture is undergoing its biggest transformation in generations. More drones, missiles, artificial intelligence and ammunition are entering Japan’s defence calculus as Tokyo responds to a rapidly changing security environment in the Indo-Pacific. The transformation was on display in northern Japan during the Brunet-Takamori 26 joint military exercise, where Japanese troops trained alongside French forces based in New Caledonia. The exercise simulated urban and guerrilla warfare, with reconnaissance drones flying overhead and loitering munitions incorporated into operations. Among the systems demonstrated was the Drone 40, developed by Australian defence company DefendTex. Small enough to be carried by an individual soldier, Drone 40 can be configured for reconnaissance or equipped with an effector payload, giving troops the ability to first locate a target and then potentially strike it. The demonstration comes as Japan dramatically increases investment in its military. Tokyo has requested a record 8.9 trillion yen, or roughly $56 billion, for defence in FY2027. Unmanned warfare is emerging as a major priority, with Japan examining new aerial and underwater drones as well as the use of AI to assist battlefield decision-making. Japan is also strengthening its missile defences, developing new ships equipped with powerful radars and acquiring longer-range counterstrike capabilities. Also Read: US eyes Iran’s maritime sector, digital assets; Bessent warns ‘everyone’ against supporting Tehran Another significant change is taking place beyond Japan’s borders. The Philippines has acquired Japanese air-surveillance radars, marking a breakthrough for a country that maintained stringent restrictions on defence exports for decades. https://www.wionews.com/videos/drone-40-loitering-munition-japan-s-new-precision-weapon-1788364219616/embed Japan’s post-war constitution remains pacifist, and its military continues to be known as the Self-Defence Forces. But Tokyo’s interpretation of what is required for national defence has expanded. China’s military expansion, North Korea’s missile programme, Russian military activity and the changing strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific are accelerating that shift. From the Drone 40 carried by an infantry soldier to sophisticated missile defences and multinational exercises, Japan is building military capability at a pace never seen in its post-war history. Japan’s defence posture is changing. How far that transformation will ultimately go is the question.

Japan is rapidly transforming its post-war defence posture by expanding military spending and adopting drones, missiles, artificial intelligence and advanced defence systems amid growing security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.

Japan rearms: 'Drone 40' offers a glimpse into Tokyo’s new military

Operation Sindoor lasted days. But its impact on India’s military could last decades. Since the May 2025 confrontation with Pakistan, India has accelerated acquisitions, restructuring and development across drones, missiles, air defence and naval platforms.<h2>The Indian military modernisation blitz</h2>Less than two months after Operation Sindoor, the Defence Acquisition Council cleared proposals worth approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore. These included surface-to-air missiles, electronic warfare systems, armoured recovery vehicles, mine-countermeasure vessels and autonomous underwater vessels.Another ₹67,000 crore worth of proposals followed in August, covering capabilities including MALE remotely piloted aircraft, BrahMos fire-control systems and launchers, and upgrades to the SPYDER air-defence system.But procurement is only part of India’s transformation.

<h2>Drone platoons &amp; elite commando units</h2>India is pushing drones down to the tactical battlefield. Dedicated Ashni platoons have been established across hundreds of infantry battalions, bringing surveillance and offensive drone capabilities closer to frontline soldiers.The Army is simultaneously restructuring through formations including Rudra Brigades, Bhairav Battalions, Shaktibaan Regiments, Divyastra Batteries and Electronic Warfare Brigades.<h2>TARA: Making bombs smarter</h2>On May 7, 2026, DRDO and the Indian Air Force conducted the maiden flight trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation, or TARA.The system is designed as a range-extension kit capable of converting warheads into precision-guided glide weapons, potentially allowing existing weapons to strike targets from greater distances with improved accuracy.<h2>India goes hypersonic</h2>India’s long-range hypersonic missile programme adds another dimension. A missile flight-tested in November 2024 demonstrated a range exceeding 1,500 kilometres and hypersonic speeds.In January 2026, DRDO also showcased its Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile at the Republic Day parade, highlighting India’s growing focus on highly manoeuvrable, high-speed strike capabilities.<h2>Missile + missile + laser</h2>Perhaps the clearest indication of India’s preparations for future warfare is the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System.Tested in August 2025, IADWS combines QRSAM, VSHORADS and a high-power laser directed-energy weapon. During the test, three targets at different ranges and altitudes were simultaneously engaged.The architecture points towards the threat India expects: drones, cruise missiles and precision weapons arriving together in saturation attacks.Add the August 2025 Agni-V test and a steady stream of new naval platforms, and a larger picture emerges.India’s post-Sindoor arsenal is not being built around one superweapon. It is becoming a network of conventional, autonomous, hypersonic and directed-energy capabilities, stretching from the tactical battlefield to strategic deterrence.That may be Operation Sindoor’s most consequential military legacy. &nbsp;

Spurred by Operation Sindoor, India is rapidly modernizing its military through massive procurement, hypersonic missiles, drone platoons, precision-guided glide kits, integrated air defenses, and new tactical combat formations.

Operation Sindoor lasted days. But its impact on India’s military could last decades. Since the May 2025 confrontation with Pakistan, India has accelerated acquisitions, restructuring and development across drones, missiles, air defence and naval platforms. The Indian military modernisation blitz Less than two months after Operation Sindoor, the Defence Acquisition Council cleared proposals worth approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore. These included surface-to-air missiles, electronic warfare systems, armoured recovery vehicles, mine-countermeasure vessels and autonomous underwater vessels. Another ₹67,000 crore worth of proposals followed in August, covering capabilities including MALE remotely piloted aircraft, BrahMos fire-control systems and launchers, and upgrades to the SPYDER air-defence system. But procurement is only part of India’s transformation.

Spurred by Operation Sindoor, India is rapidly modernizing its military through massive procurement, hypersonic missiles, drone platoons, precision-guided glide kits, integrated air defenses, and new tactical combat formations.

What India’s massive post-Sindoor defence push reveals about the next war

Hostile skies can turn into a battlefield within seconds. Ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, fighter aircraft and cheap loitering munitions can arrive in waves, giving air defence systems only moments to detect, identify and intercept incoming threats.&nbsp;The wars in Ukraine and West Asia have demonstrated this challenge. For India, the answer is an increasingly layered air defence architecture designed to protect critical military and civilian infrastructure.&nbsp;At the heart of this shield is the Russian-made S-400 Triumf. Russia has reportedly submitted a proposal worth more than ₹50,000 crore for five additional S-400 squadrons, alongside hundreds of interceptor missiles. The system can engage certain targets at ranges of up to 400 kilometres.&nbsp;But India’s longer-term objective is increasingly indigenous.&nbsp;Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd.) believes imported systems can bridge the capability gap while Indian alternatives mature.&nbsp;“While we are making Indian systems and some of the systems take their own time to mature, these are interim,” Chopra said, adding that eventually “S-400 will phase out and we would have had by then many, many new and better Indian systems.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

India is already constructing a multi-tiered network. Indigenous Akash surface-to-air missiles provide one layer, while MRSAM provides another. Ballistic missile defence capabilities add protection against higher-speed threats. The challenge is integration. Expensive long-range interceptors cannot be used against every inexpensive drone. Sensors, command networks and different interceptor systems must therefore work together to select the most appropriate weapon for each threat. This is where Project Kusha could become critical. The indigenous long-range air defence programme is being developed around multiple interceptor types and is intended to give India the ability to engage threats at extended ranges. Chopra believes Kusha could eventually become the backbone of India’s long-range architecture. “Kusha will come in much, much larger numbers in the long term because we have mastered the radar missile technologies as far as ground-based systems is concerned,” he said, adding, “I think we should be able to suffice with S-400 and the Kusha with larger numbers.” India’s strategy is therefore moving beyond individual weapons towards an integrated shield. In the age of saturation attacks, the decisive factor may not be one missile system, but how effectively every layer works together.

The indigenous air defence programme is being developed around multiple interceptor types and is intended to give India the ability to engage threats at extended ranges. In the age of saturation attacks, the decisive factor may not be one missile system but how every layer works together.

Hostile skies can turn into a battlefield within seconds. Ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, fighter aircraft and cheap loitering munitions can arrive in waves, giving air defence systems only moments to detect, identify and intercept incoming threats. The wars in Ukraine and West Asia have demonstrated this challenge. For India, the answer is an increasingly layered air defence architecture designed to protect critical military and civilian infrastructure. At the heart of this shield is the Russian-made S-400 Triumf. Russia has reportedly submitted a proposal worth more than ₹50,000 crore for five additional S-400 squadrons, alongside hundreds of interceptor missiles. The system can engage certain targets at ranges of up to 400 kilometres. But India’s longer-term objective is increasingly indigenous. Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd.) believes imported systems can bridge the capability gap while Indian alternatives mature. “While we are making Indian systems and some of the systems take their own time to mature, these are interim,” Chopra said, adding that eventually “S-400 will phase out and we would have had by then many, many new and better Indian systems.”

The indigenous air defence programme is being developed around multiple interceptor types and is intended to give India the ability to engage threats at extended ranges. In the age of saturation attacks, the decisive factor may not be one missile system but how every layer works together.

S-400 to Kusha: India builds multi-layered sky shield

India is strengthening its air defence network with the development of Project Kusha, an indigenous long-range air defence system designed to complement the Russian-made S-400. The new system aims to intercept enemy aircraft, drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missile threats at multiple ranges. Together, the S-400 and Project Kusha could create a layered missile shield capable of protecting critical military and civilian infrastructure. As regional security challenges evolve, India's push for self-reliance in defence technology marks a major step toward building a robust and modern air defence architecture.


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Modern warfare is as much about industrial capacity as battlefield strength. As India pushes for defence self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, a critical question emerges: can domestic manufacturers sustain the massive ammunition requirements of a prolonged, high-intensity conflict? From 155mm artillery shells to missiles, drones and spare parts, wartime demand can rapidly outpace peacetime production. India's defence industry has expanded significantly in recent years, but experts say stockpiles, manufacturing capacity and supply chains will determine how long the country can sustain combat operations. This report examines India's readiness for a war of attrition.


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