Recent safety incidents involving the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv have led the Indian Armed Forces to ground the entire fleet, prompting a close examination of the helicopter's reliability.
This situation has brought increased scrutiny upon the French aerospace company Safran, which...
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is actively working to improve its mid-air refuelling capacity, a critical component for extending the reach and effectiveness of its fighter jets.
Following the recent lease of a US-built KC-135 Stratotanker, reports suggest the IAF is now finalising a...
In a notable development within India's indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) supply chain, Dynamatic Technologies has subcontracted the manufacturing of composite components for the aircraft's front fuselage to Azista Composites.
This decision, confirmed in late March 2025, marks a...
Navratna defence public sector undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract with the Indian Air Force, valued at Rs 593.22 crore, for providing maintenance services for the Akash missile system to kick off the new financial year 2025-26.
The BEL had also supplied the IAF...
South Korean defence giant Hanwha Aerospace said on Thursday it has signed a 371.4 billion-won ($253.6 million) deal to export homegrown K9 self-propelled howitzers to India. Under the agreement, the company will deliver the K9 howitzers to the Indian Army by September 2030, in cooperation with...
The commerce ministry is analysing the impact of 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs or import duties imposed by the US on India, a senior government official said on Thursday. According to the official, the universal 10 per cent tariffs will come into effect on all imports into the US from April 5...
Ahead of the April 5 talks between Kuki Zo and Meitei groups called by the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi, the Kuki leadership based in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district has set three pre-conditions, including no cross movement between Meitei and Kukis in the areas where the other community is...
The 4th edition of the bilateral joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious exercise between India and the US, 'Tiger TRIUMPH 2025, commenced in Vishakhapatnam on Wednesday.
In a statement posted on X, the Indian Army's Southern Command stated, "The 4th edition of...
State-owned aerospace manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is significantly advancing its production plans for the Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior, an unmanned aerial vehicle designed to operate alongside crewed fighter jets.
To meet a potential production target of...
India recently showcased its domestically developed Tejas Mk1A and Tejas Mk2 fighter jets to officials from the Armenian Air Force, signalling potential deepening of defence cooperation between the two nations.
Representatives from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Aeronautical...
Pakistan's Navy (PN) is reportedly evaluating the acquisition of Chengdu J-10CE fighter jets from China, a move perceived as a strategic effort to modernise its maritime defence capabilities.
This consideration arises as Pakistan prepares to retire its aging Mirage-III aircraft and potentially...
Project Sanction Order under Make-I category for the Design and Development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine has been inked between Indian Navy and Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited. The signing took place in the presence of Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar and Vice Chief of...
The 7th India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue was held in the Japanese capital on Wednesday with both sides discussing ways to sustain a secure maritime environment conducive for inclusive growth and global well-being.
The Indian delegation was led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary...
