India's premier supersonic cruise missile project is poised for a significant enhancement in its operational capabilities.
Dr. Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi, the CEO and Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace, has revealed that developing a BrahMos variant capable of reaching distances of 1,500...
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A 40-member Indian Army contingent, including two lady officers, on Saturday participated in the opening ceremony of the 23rd edition of multilateral exercise Khaan Quest 2026, at Five Hills Training Area in Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar. The exercise will continue till July 3.
“The exercise...
Opinion How Indian Army’s Renewed Interest in K30 Biho Could Trigger an Indigenous Zorawar-Based Anti-Drone SPAAG Development
Recent indications that the Indian Army might revive its plans to acquire the South Korean K30 Biho—a self-propelled twin 30mm anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG)—have sparked new conversations.
Defence analysts are now debating whether India could build its own equivalent system by utilising the...
Opinion Why IAF Needs More Than Just Two Off-the-Shelf Su-57 Squadrons to Fill Depleting Fleet Before AMCA Arrives
The shortfall in the Indian Air Force's (IAF) combat aircraft inventory is fundamentally an issue of sheer volume, not just a lack of advanced technology.
While the induction of 36 French-made Rafale jets—forming exactly two squadrons—brought a substantial qualitative boost to the fleet, it...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) relies heavily on its fleet of three Phalcon Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. Mounted on Russian IL-76 heavy lifters and fitted with Israeli EL/M-2090 radar systems, these planes form the backbone of India's airborne surveillance.
They offer...
Following a series of flawless flight tests on June 2, 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) RudraM-II air-to-surface missile has stepped into a crucial new stage of its development.
These recent trials represent a significant leap forward for India's domestic missile...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is shaping India’s Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) into much more than a standalone stealth bomber.
Rather than operating in isolation, the programme is designed to allow multiple Ghatak aircraft to fly together as a...
The Indian Navy is taking a massive step to boost its maritime strike capabilities by making the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile a standard weapon across all its modern, frontline warships.
This strategic move was recently confirmed by Alexander Maksichev, the Joint Managing Director of...
For many years, discussions about India's military aviation ambitions were dominated by a single endeavour: the Kaveri turbofan project.
Today, however, a much wider and potentially more ground-breaking transformation is taking root within the nation's defence aerospace sector.
Rather than...
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has been declared a Navratna by the Government of India, the Department of Public Enterprises announced in a post on Friday.
The shipyard, which is a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU), has built and delivered a record 118 warships to...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) urging Indian manufacturers to provide seeker harnesses for Project Kusha, the nation’s ambitious long-range surface-to-air missile initiative.
This new development highlights steady progress in...
The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a premier laboratory under India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has set its sights on 2030 for conducting airborne tests of the afterburning Kaveri jet engine.
Originally conceptualized in the late 1980s, the Kaveri project...
The Ministry of Defence on Friday signed a contract with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune for the acquisition of 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators, with minimum 60 per cent indigenous content, for the Indian Navy at a total cost of around Rs 425 crore.
The contract was inked under Buy...
An Indian delegation met with the Danish State Secretary and the Maritime Security envoy to discuss the global security environment, especially in the maritime field, the Indian Embassy in Denmark said Friday.
“The inaugural Maritime Security Dialogue between India and Denmark was held this...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday announced that India is rapidly moving toward absolute self-reliance in safeguarding its national interests by eliminating its dependence on critical imports.
Speaking after laying the foundation stone for the 10,000-Tons Aluminium Extrusion Press at...
In a significant move to strengthen its national airspace, the Indian government is preparing for a massive upgrade to its missile shield.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase five additional...
Opinion Beyond the AMCA, Will Joining the FCAS Yield Greater Tech and Work Share for India Than GCAP?
Recent updates from the Ministry of Defence to the Parliamentary Standing Committee reveal a major shift in India’s aerial warfare planning, as the Indian Air Force looks into joining global sixth-generation fighter projects.
Facing the swift technological upgrades of the Chinese and Pakistani...
