Arms trade is no longer just business — it’s a strategic currency that shapes alliances, builds dependencies, and influences global power equations. From F-35 Lightning II diplomacy to BrahMos exports, discover how the geoeconomics of defense is redrawing the world’s strategic map — and where India fits in this shifting order.

When the Indian Navy commissioned INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri, it was not just another routine addition to its fleet. These warships represent the future of Indian naval power. They belong to the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigates, a series of advanced, stealthy, and multi-role ships designed to take India’s maritime capabilities to a new level. Frigates have always been the workhorses of modern navies — capable of performing multiple missions, from escorting aircraft carr