Defense and Security

• India's Nuclear Posture Enters a New Phase as Reports Point to Operational Deployment of Nuclear Warheads - The reported evolution of India's nuclear posture reflects changing security realities in Asia, growing strategic competition with China, and New Delhi's effort to strengthen deterrence while preserving stability.
• India Becomes the World's Fifth-Largest Military Spender as Defence Modernisation Accelerates Across Land, Sea and Air - From indigenous fighter jets and warships to missile systems and next-generation technologies, India's defence transformation is reshaping its military capabilities and strategic influence across the Indo-Pacific.