Recent global assessments suggesting that India might have deployed nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) on routine patrols have sparked discussions about a potential shift in the nation's nuclear stance.
However, according to retired Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharma, a former...
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Analysis How Institutional and Material Flaws Delayed India's Jet Engine Dreams for Decades, and How New Strategy Aims to Fix Them
India’s prolonged quest to build its own military jet engine has returned to the spotlight following a candid analysis by former DRDO Chairman Dr. V.K. Aatre in a recent discussion with Wing Commander (Retd.) Julie Rosy.
Their assessment makes it clear that the setbacks of the Kaveri engine...
According to Dr. Sudhir Mishra, former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BrahMos Aerospace, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile stands as one of the hardest projectiles to intercept globally.
This is largely due to its distinct blend of extreme velocity, low-level flight...
India's quest for an indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter through the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme is a cornerstone of its aerospace ambitions.
As New Delhi works to reduce its reliance on foreign combat jets, Russia is stepping in not as a rival, but as a strategic...
Opinion How Japan’s Advanced XF9-1 Engine Tech Could Transform India’s AMCA Mk2 Stealth Fighter Programme
As India pushes forward with its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, finding the right powerplant for the next-generation fighter remains a critical hurdle.
While the initial AMCA Mk1 jets will be powered by American GE F414 engines, New Delhi is actively seeking a more...
As part of the nationwide observance of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday flagged off the 13-day 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra', a commemorative motorcycle expedition, from the National War Memorial in Delhi to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh.
Singh said the 1999...
Opinion Will India's Chosen AMCA Private Sector Consortium Benefit from Joining European 6th-Gen Programmes? Pros, Cons, and a Phased Approach
In a historic shift for India’s defence manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Defence has exclusively invited private companies to bid for the production of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
The government recently issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to three major private...
Svaayatt Systems, a defence technology startup based in Vadodara, Gujarat, has introduced the SGV-500 "Scorpion" — an advanced unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) built for a variety of combat and support missions.
A major highlight of this new machine is its built-in drone relay system, which...
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Drone Federation India (DFI), on Monday launched the second edition of the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research (NIDAR 2.0) for 2026-27 under the SwaYaan initiative, with a focus...
Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI today announced the successful execution of a collaborative in-flight engagement between a Rafale F4 and an unmanned aerial system equipped with the NAMIB payload, a new electronic warfare device jointly developed by both companies.
NAMIB is an electronic...
Stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, which was recently commissioned into the Indian Navy, is equipped with four mtu generator sets of the Rolls-Royce, each providing reliable electrical power to support complex operational requirements and ensure high mission availability, the company said on...
India's premier defence shipbuilder, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, was awarded the SKOCH Award for its Project Akansha. Project Akansha is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at improving the lives of children and adolescents from vulnerable communities...
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is fast-tracking the creation of the Pinaka Mk4, an advanced guided rocket that will boost the Indian Army's precision strike range to 300 kilometres.
This extended-range weapon is set to be a cornerstone of the country's upcoming...
In a significant stride towards self-reliance in military aviation, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has floated a tender to acquire a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) compatible with India’s NavIC network for the HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft.
This initiative aligns with the Indian...
Analysis India Monitors Pakistan-Turkey KAAN Collaboration As Regional 5th-Gen Fighter Race Intensifies Rapidly
The strategic and military circles in India are keeping a close watch on the deepening ties between Pakistan and Turkey regarding the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet.
Although the Indian government remains officially silent on its neighbour's defence agreements, experts suggest that the...
India’s intention to purchase 114 additional Rafale fighter jets through the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme is shaping up to be one of the most significant military developments in the region.
Recent reports indicate that the Indian government has taken a major step forward by...
Analysis Can India Offer Astra Missiles to Global Rafale Operators? Understanding the Integration and Source Code Complexities
The ongoing project to arm the Indian Air Force’s Dassault Rafale fighter jets with the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) represents a major leap in India’s aerospace capabilities.
As this integration progresses, it has naturally raised a compelling question...
