As India advances toward the full-scale development of its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), the project is evolving into far more than a single fighter jet programme.
It is rapidly becoming the catalyst for a massive, multi-tiered aerospace and defence industrial ecosystem, potentially...
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Pune-based defence technology firm N3X Defence has unveiled a new mobile launch solution for its WRATH autonomous aerial system.
By integrating the system onto a High Mobility Vehicle (HMV), the company aims to enhance the deployability of its platforms, enabling them to conduct persistent...
Recent data from public flight-tracking platforms has highlighted the presence of both Indian and American maritime patrol aircraft operating in the northern Arabian Sea, near the periphery of the Karachi Flight Information Region (FIR).
According to monitoring data from Flightradar24, a US...
The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, India’s premier defence export, is rapidly gaining international recognition.
While initially focused on Southeast Asian markets, the demand for this advanced weapon system has expanded significantly, drawing interest from nations across the Middle East...
The Indian Army’s Southern Command has reached a key milestone in its pursuit of military self-reliance by activating dedicated Additive Manufacturing (AM) facilities.
These centres are now equipped to produce essential spare parts in-house for its legacy Soviet-origin platforms, specifically...
India and South Korea are taking decisive steps to elevate their strategic defence partnership, shifting focus toward cutting-edge air defence capabilities and missile technologies.
Building on the operational triumph of the K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzer, both nations are exploring...
The Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy on Wednesday held discussions focused on strengthening bilateral engagements, enhancing maritime cooperation and collaborative pursuit towards maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
The discussions were held during the 11th edition of Indian...
The rapid evolution of unmanned aerial warfare in the Middle East has created a significant strategic challenge for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
As Turkey’s Bayraktar KIZILELMA moves into active service and serial production, India’s indigenous counterpart, the Combat Air Teaming System (CATS)...
Analysis If HAL Manufactured Jaguars in India, Why Can’t It Simply Produce the Parts Required to Keep the Aircraft Flying?
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) reliance on its ageing Jaguar fleet is sparking discussions, especially following recent news that India is importing nine decommissioned Jaguars from the United Kingdom to keep its active jets airborne.
Since Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) built these jets...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is laying the groundwork for a major leap in its strike capabilities by pairing its homegrown fighter jets with advanced drones and robotic wingmen.
This strategy, known globally as Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T), is designed to completely change how aerial battles...
Bengaluru-based defence manufacturer SSS Defence has introduced a new lightweight, shoulder-launched missile concept integrated into its Varaha Counter-UAV System.
This development highlights the firm's strategic shift from small arms manufacturing into the domain of guided air defence.
Built...
Analysis How India's SSN Programme's High-Power Naval Reactors Laying the Groundwork for Future Nuclear Aircraft Carriers
When discussions turn to India’s upcoming nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) programme, popularly known as Project 77, the focus usually lands on the vessels' size, their weapon payloads, or their sonar capabilities. However, the most critical technological leap is happening quietly in the...
As India accelerates its pursuit of homegrown aero-engine technology, a former senior official from the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has emphasised the urgent need to protect the manufacturing mastery established at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Koraput.
The official...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is actively fortifying its aerospace surveillance grid through the induction of both domestic and foreign-made Very High Frequency (VHF) radars.
These advanced systems are specifically engineered to identify hard-to-detect targets, including cruise missiles and...
During the brief but intense military confrontation of May 2025, known as Operation Sindoor, India’s domestic electronic warfare (EW) capabilities proved to be a decisive factor.
Triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack, this coordinated tri-services operation saw Indian EW units successfully...
India's growing global influence is becoming increasingly evident as it emerges as a significant voice for developing nations through platforms such as the G20, BRICS and Global South initiatives. Its ability to engage simultaneously with Western powers, Gulf nations, Africa and Southeast Asia...
The Indian Army is preparing to introduce its first unmanned T-72 main battle tank as part of a major modernisation drive.
Instead of retiring this ageing Soviet-era armour, the military is transforming it into a remotely controlled combat system.
This move is a major leap towards...
