Monthly Archives: May, 2025

Tensions Skyrocket as India Foils Pakistan’s Retaliatory Strikes, Neutralizing Lahore Air Defence System

Operation Sindoor: India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate, Indian Military Destroy Pakistani Self Defence Radar Near Lahore: New Delhi – The volatile situation between India and Pakistan has escalated dramatically over the last 24 hours, transforming a calculated Indian counter-terrorist strike into a dangerous exchange along the border and the Line of Control (LoC). Following India’s “Operation Sindoor” on the night of May 6th-7th – a response to the tragic Pahalgam massacre last month – Pakistan attempted a significant military retaliation on the night of May 7th and 8th, which Indian authorities state was decisively “negated.” In a swift and “proportionate response,” Indian Armed Forces subsequently targeted and neutralized key Pakistani air defence infrastructure, including a critical radar system near Lahore.

Leonardo Soars in Q1 2025: Strong Order Intake and Revenue Growth Signal Robust Performance

Leonardo Q1 Financial Results: Rome, Italy – Global aerospace and defense giant Leonardo (LDOF.MI) Thursday announced a strong start to 2025, with its first-quarter results showcasing significant growth in new orders, revenues, and profitability. The company’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the positive figures, reinforcing the effectiveness of its ongoing Industrial Plan and bolstering confidence in its future outlook.

MRSAM India Eco-System Summit Highlights India’s Push for Self-Reliance in Missile Defence

CENJOWS, IAI-ASI’s MRSAM India Summit For Making India Self-Reliant in Missile Defence: New Delhi – The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) convened key players in India’s defence sector for the MRSAM India Eco-System Summit 2.0 on Tuesday, May 7, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre. Hosted in collaboration with Aerospace Services India (ASI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the day-long event underscored the nation’s commitment to bolstering its air and missile defence capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) and Make-in-India initiatives.

Rheinmetall Rides Defence Boom: Q1 Operating Profit in Defence Nearly Doubles as Sales Surge 46%

Rheinmetall Q1 Financial Results: Düsseldorf, Germany – Rheinmetall AG (RHM.DE) today reported a stellar first quarter for 2025, with group sales rocketing 46% to €2.3 billion, largely propelled by an unprecedented surge in its defence business. The Düsseldorf-based technology and defence giant saw its operating result in the defence sector almost double, underscoring the profound impact of heightened geopolitical tensions and increased military spending globally.

India Launches ‘Operation Sindoor’: Strikes 9 Terror Sites in Pakistan and PoK Following Deadly Pahalgam Attack

Operation Sindoor – India carries out military strikes across 9 sites in Pakistan, PoK: New Delhi/Islamabad, May 7, 2025 – Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan have sharply escalated after India announced it conducted military strikes early Wednesday morning, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The offensive, codenamed “Operation Sindoor,” is a direct retaliation for the gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of at least 28 people, mostly Hindu tourists.

DEFEA 2025: India’s Bharat Forge Targets European Market with Advanced MArG 155mm Howitzers

KSSL Showcases Mounted Artillery Gun (MArG) to European Customers at DEFEA 2025: Athens, Greece – Indian defence major Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the defence arm of Bharat Forge, is making a significant bid for the European artillery market by showcasing its state-of-the-art Mounted Artillery Gun (MArG) 155mm self-propelled howitzers at the DEFEA 2025 international defence exhibition. The event is scheduled for May 6-8, 2025, at the Metropolitan Exhibition Center near Athens International Airport.

Leonardo Consolidates Aerospace Powerhouse: New Aeronautics Division Launched with Stefano Bortoli at the Helm

Leonardo’s New Aeronautics Division To Be Led By Stefano Bortoli: Rome, Italy – May 6, 2025 – Italian aerospace and defense giant Leonardo today announced a significant restructuring with the formal establishment of a new, unified Aeronautics Division. Seasoned executive Stefano Bortoli has been appointed as the Managing Director to steer this consolidated entity, which aims to sharpen Leonardo’s competitive edge in both military and civil aviation sectors globally.