1. PM Modi to be given detailed presentation on Theatre Commands

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to be given  a detailed presentation on Theatre Commands as part of the higher defence reforms to enable forces to fight future wars jointly and efficiently.

The Prime Minister will be addressing the top military brass in the Combined Commanders' Conference planned to be held in Kolkata in the third week of September.

The conference is attended by all the top Commanders of the three defence forces along with the civilian bureaucracy of the Defence Ministry.

2. Trump again claims he stopped India Pakistan War 

US President Donald Trump on August 17, 2025 repeated his claim that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan.

This is the 40th time Trump has claimed he has stopped the war between India and Pakistan.

India has continuously refuted the claims of Trump stopping the war between India and Pakistan on multiple occasions.

3. Operation Sindoor made it clear who stands with India: Former principal adviser to Defence Ministry 

The former principal adviser to the Ministry of Defence, Lieutenant General Vinod Khandare (retired) has said that Operation Sindoor has made it clear who stands with India diplomatically.

The Army veteran was in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city on 17 August 2025, for an interaction with the public on Operation Sindoor, during an event organised by a local NGO.

War is a costly affair and leads to pressure on a country's economy, he further said, stressing that a lot of work needs to be done on civil defence as it will continue to remain a "vulnerability".

4. Differences must not turn into disputes : Wang Yi to Jaishankar 

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on August 17 2025 met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in New Delhi, stressing that differences between India and China must not turn into disputes.

Speaking at the meeting, Jaishankar said, “The fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is another major priority. I look forward to our exchange of views. Overall, it is our expectation that our discussions would contribute to building a stable, cooperative, and forward-looking relationship between India and China, one that serves both our interests and addresses our concerns.”

Jaishankar also highlighted that border issues will be discussed between Wang Yi and India’s special representative, national security adviser Ajit Doval, on August 18,2025.

5. PAF quietly inducts advanced electronic warfare jet

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has quietly inducted a Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft outfitted with the Aselsan HAVA SOJ system, significantly enhancing its ability to conduct stand-off jamming and suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD/DEAD) operations.

The Aviation Research Centre (ARC) of India operates two Bombardier Global 5000 aircraft which are used for signal and intelligence (SIGINT) roles.

The newly operational platform, developed in collaboration with Turkish defense firms Aselsan and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), transforms the long-range business jet into a formidable electronic warfare asset. Equipped with Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)-based Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) jammers, wideband electronic intelligence (ELINT) sensors, communications denial systems, and radar deception tools, the aircraft is capable of disrupting enemy networks from distances exceeding 500 kilometers.

Defense sources indicate that the aircraft has already entered service and is being integrated into PAF’s strategic mission planning. The platform’s ability to operate from stand-off ranges allows it to shield strike formations, degrade adversary situational awareness, and support deep-penetration missions in contested airspace.

Arjun Dev Singh

Arjun Dev Singh has a deep interest in defence, security, and strategic affairs. With a strong analytical lens and a passion for military and geopolitical developments, Arjun strives to bring clarity and context to complex national and international issues.