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.

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
June 22, 2025 21:08 IST
Tamal will join the ‘Sword Arm’ of the Navy, the Western Fleet, under the Western Naval Command and is the second ship of the Tushil Class — the upgraded versions of their predecessors, Talwar and Teg classes.
Mon, Jun 23, 2025
June 22, 2025 18:04 IST
Over the last decade, India has purchased from Israel a range of military equipment and weapons including missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, sensors and radars, air defence systems and small arms.
Mon, Jun 23, 2025
June 20, 2025 04:20 IST
The move comes at a time the government has upped big-ticket military procurements, prioritising those made indigenously.
Fri, Jun 20, 2025
June 19, 2025 13:10 IST
The Navy is set to induct 16 indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft class of ships, starting with INS Arnala. Here's how these ships will boost India's coastal defence.
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
June 18, 2025 13:30 IST
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has also requested an early release of Rs 500 crore to meet the state’s immediate requirements, such as clearing the pension backlog and security-related expenses.
Fri, Jun 20, 2025
June 17, 2025 04:20 IST
The report said that India is believed to have once again slightly expanded its nuclear arsenal in 2024 and continued to develop new types of nuclear delivery systems.
Tue, Jun 17, 2025
June 16, 2025 17:10 IST
The conference, usually attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was initially scheduled to be held in Kolkata at the end of May or early June.
Tue, Jun 17, 2025
June 12, 2025 03:49 IST
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit said the existing principles of war are being challenged and new ones are emerging.
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
June 09, 2025 19:13 IST
Month-long media tours, themed campaigns planned to spotlight key reforms, welfare schemes, and national security milestones.
Tue, Jun 10, 2025
June 07, 2025 15:19 IST
Marking the largest single commissioning of platforms in recent years, most vessels have been built domestically under strategic partnerships.
Sat, Jun 07, 2025
June 05, 2025 03:02 IST
Marles is on a two-day official visit to India. The visit marks his first to India after his re-appointment as Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence.
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
May 31, 2025 20:09 IST
General Chauhan, while acknowledging Indian losses in the air, underlined that what was more important was why these losses (of aircraft) occurred, and what India did after that.
Sun, Jun 01, 2025
May 30, 2025 04:20 IST
He said the use of indigenous systems during Operation Sindoor proves that India has the power to penetrate any armour of the enemy.
Fri, May 30, 2025
May 29, 2025 18:54 IST
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh spoke about delays in procuring critical military platforms, saying timelines were a big issue.
Fri, May 30, 2025
May 27, 2025 17:15 IST
Such projects used to be handed over directly to HAL for manufacturing, without the state-owned firm having to compete with others
Wed, May 28, 2025
May 27, 2025 04:20 IST
This is the first time the Indian military has tested this concept in an actual operation, marking a shift in India’s strategic doctrine, bringing in a more dynamic and anticipatory approach to such cross-border operations.
Tue, May 27, 2025
May 25, 2025 04:06 IST
Pak will pull back; India had not ramped up mobilisation but will ease earlier restrictions on leave and movement
Sun, May 25, 2025
May 23, 2025 15:07 IST
The Airbus A321neo aircraft operating the flight with over 220 people on board had hit a severe hailstorm on its way to Srinagar from Delhi on Wednesday, which led to a turbulent few minutes for those on board
Sat, May 24, 2025
May 20, 2025 04:36 IST
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited the strategically important Suratgarh Military Station in Rajasthan and the Naliya Air Force Station in Gujarat, where he engaged with personnel and highlighted the need for operational readiness and resilience considering the evolving security challenges.
Tue, May 20, 2025
May 19, 2025 04:20 IST
The source said another aim was to exhaust Indian ammunition and missiles as well as to record the location of the Indian air defence systems and overwhelm them
Mon, May 19, 2025
May 15, 2025 23:46 IST
As per Army sources, apart from operational review, the visit also focused on saluting the courage and spirit of troops from all arms and services who played a pivotal role in thwarting Pakistani aerial and ground attacks.
Fri, May 16, 2025
May 15, 2025 06:52 IST
India Defence System Superiority: Operation Sindoor was not just a military success but also a demonstration of India’s defence technologies, many of which are home-grown. This is a product of years of investment and research by DRDO, ISRO and others.
Thu, May 15, 2025
May 14, 2025 06:50 IST
IAF’s Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) is an automated command and control system that integrates data from all air defence assets to detect, identify, intercept, and destroy hostile intruders.
Thu, May 15, 2025
May 14, 2025 04:20 IST
This includes moving soldiers and equipment and platforms, which were deployed amid Operation Sindoor, from the forward defences of both sides to their pre-April locations.
Wed, May 14, 2025





