Amrita Nayak Dutta writes on defence and national security as part of the national bureau of The Indian Express. In the past, Amrita has extensively reported on the media industry and broadcasting matters, urban affairs, bureaucracy and government policies. In the last 14 years of her career, she has worked in newspapers as well as in the online media space and is well versed with the functioning of both newsrooms. Amrita has worked in the northeast, Mumbai and Delhi. She has travelled extensively across the country, including in far-flung border areas, to bring detailed reports from the ground and has written investigative reports on media and defence. She has been working for The Indian Express since January 2023.

November 05, 2025 04:53 IST
ACM Singh highlighted the need to create a joint structure that also comprises paramilitary forces and civilian entities to deal with issues related to the use of drones
Wed, Nov 05, 2025
November 01, 2025 20:36 IST
IAF drills to also take place in border areas of North East
Sat, Nov 01, 2025
November 01, 2025 20:22 IST
India’s engagement with ASEAN rests on shared belief that the Indo-Pacific should remain free: Defence Minister
Sun, Nov 02, 2025
October 31, 2025 22:34 IST
Op Sindoor ongoing, but no pause in interactions with foreign nations: Navy Vice Chief
Sat, Nov 01, 2025
October 31, 2025 18:37 IST
Pact, signed following a bilateral meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting - Plus in Kuala Lumpur, marks next phase in strategic ties; both sides call defence a ‘cornerstone’ of stability in Indo-Pacific
Sat, Nov 01, 2025
October 29, 2025 12:54 IST
At 23rd round of Corps Commander talks, both sides note peace has been maintained. However, even after disengagement along LAC full de-escalation in eastern Ladakh remains pending.
Thu, Oct 30, 2025
October 29, 2025 03:54 IST
Artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and commercial satellites are now reshaping maritime awareness and response strategies, the Navy Chief said in his address at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2025, which kicked off on Tuesday.
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
October 26, 2025 03:42 IST
The Su-30MKI upgrade programme, also referred to as the Super Sukhoi programme, is a major midlife upgrade programme which can increase the service life of the multirole fighter by another 20 years.
Sun, Oct 26, 2025
October 23, 2025 07:00 IST
The second phase of the biannual Army Commanders Conference will be held in Jaisalmer on October 23 and 24 and will also discuss measures for jointness among services.
Thu, Oct 23, 2025
October 17, 2025 18:14 IST
The event also marked the formal inauguration of the third production line of the LCA Mk 1 A and the second production line of the indigenously made HTT 40 basic trainer aircraft.
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
October 14, 2025 21:20 IST
Lt Gen Ghai said the scale of Pakistan’s losses could be inferred from the unusually high number of posthumous awards announced by its Army.
Wed, Oct 15, 2025
October 13, 2025 04:20 IST
Learning from past operations, there will be an increased emphasis on gathering human intelligence on the ground in addition to relying on technical intelligence, which has been significantly enhanced over the last few years.
Mon, Oct 13, 2025
October 11, 2025 04:00 IST
MoF proposal: No more than 3 years in a department, total 5 years in govt
Sat, Oct 11, 2025
October 09, 2025 22:52 IST
A Defence Ministry statement said the meeting marked five years of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Fri, Oct 10, 2025
October 06, 2025 04:20 IST
The multilayered air defence shield is aimed at monitoring, detecting, identifying and destroying enemy threats directed at India.
Mon, Oct 06, 2025
October 03, 2025 13:53 IST
Manohar Kahaniyan, he says on Pak claims about downing Indian aircraft
Sat, Oct 04, 2025
September 30, 2025 19:51 IST
Addressing a seminar organised by the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Subroto Park, he said this success—achieved through tri-service integration—must become the benchmark for all future operations.
Wed, Oct 01, 2025
September 30, 2025 04:50 IST
Efforts to integrate the Army, Navy and Air Force have gathered pace in recent years, as the military works to prepare for theaterisation.
Tue, Sep 30, 2025
September 28, 2025 04:00 IST
“My view, based on discussions with GE and also with members of the US government, is that it (the strain over tariffs) has had absolutely no impact on the defence sector. There has been no negative indication as far as we are concerned,” he said.
Sun, Sep 28, 2025
September 26, 2025 07:31 IST
The aged aircraft with a chequered history were once the backbone of the Indian Air Force. That they have remained in service for more than six decades speaks to enduring challenges in front of the IAF
Sat, Sep 27, 2025
September 25, 2025 18:15 IST
Delivery of aircraft will begin in 2027-28, to be completed over six years.
Fri, Sep 26, 2025
September 20, 2025 03:50 IST
‘Drones alone not enough, forces need both manned and unmanned systems’
Sat, Sep 20, 2025
September 19, 2025 21:48 IST
Services had clear objectives, operated jointly and without curbs during Operation Sindoor, says Air Chief Marshal
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
September 19, 2025 19:05 IST
These will be included as part of the development of the second phase of the WAVES Bazaar.
Sat, Sep 20, 2025
September 18, 2025 07:05 IST
Radars are the eyes of modern air defence systems. Learning from the experience of Op Sindoor, the Army is acquiring upgraded radar systems to tackle swarms of low-cost drones with small radar signatures
Fri, Sep 19, 2025





