India's advanced Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) project, the Tejas Mk1A, is currently navigating a crucial phase.
The programme is managing simultaneous manufacturing, system fine-tuning, and operational testing.
This intricate, multi-layered development process continues to influence when the...
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India’s most ambitious medium-weight fighter project, the Tejas Mk2, has reached a crucial manufacturing phase.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has officially confirmed that the physical assembly of the aircraft's prototype is now in full swing.
With the forward and centre fuselage...
India is poised to significantly upgrade its underwater combat capabilities through the ambitious Project-75I (P-75I) initiative.
Partnering with Germany’s thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and domestic manufacturer Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), the Indian Navy is set to acquire six...
The Indian Army on Friday disapproved of attempts by the Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh and Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha to tarnish the image of defence forces, promote falsehoods about service conditions aimed to instigate divisions within the armed forces and manufacture an...
Analysis How IAF Will Only Need Up to 500 Meteor Missiles for 114 Rafale Fighters to Establish Wartime Dominance
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is advancing its massive Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme, an ambitious initiative to acquire 114 new fighter jets.
With the French Dassault Rafale positioned as a leading platform, India could soon operate the largest Rafale fleet outside of France...
India has achieved a major breakthrough in its strategic defence capabilities. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the design phase of the highly anticipated Agni-VI intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Speaking recently at the ANI National...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has officially announced that the Indian Air Force (IAF) will begin receiving its first batch of the much-anticipated HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft during the 2027 financial year.
Speaking at the company's recent Q4 FY26 earnings call, HAL Chairman and...
A major setback to Pakistan's nuclear deterrence goals has emerged, as China has reportedly denied a request to help Islamabad build a sea-based nuclear second-strike force.
Recent leaks of Pakistani diplomatic cables and military records reveal that during talks in 2024, Pakistan asked Beijing...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance) policy has created industrial corridors, increased foreign investment caps, and built a defence-tech startup ecosystem that is already exporting, signalling a tangible and expanding capacity.
With hundreds of companies operating...
A high-ranking terrorist and key conspirator behind the tragic 2019 Pulwama terror attack has been assassinated in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
According to multiple sources, Hamza Burhan—also known by his alias "Doctor"—was ambushed and gunned down by unidentified assailants in...
Shortly after testing its long-range Suryastra rocket launcher, Pune-headquartered technology firm Nibe Limited has achieved another breakthrough.
On Thursday, the company declared the successful first technical trials of its Vayu Astra-1 loitering munition.
This development marks a major step...
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated the Indian War Memorial in South Korea’s Seoul and paid tributes to the Indian soldiers during a commemorative ceremony.
The War memorial has been constructed as part of commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean...
The transition from older Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) to modern Gallium Nitride (GaN) materials in missile tracking systems is a monumental leap for India's upcoming arsenal.
Although less visible than rocket motors or outer shells, the radar seeker dictates success in highly contested skies.
For...
Russia's newly revealed two-seat Su-57 stealth fighter is increasingly being viewed as the direct successor to a shelved Indo-Russian joint venture.
Recent statements from within the Russian aviation industry openly admit that the aircraft's core design was fundamentally shaped by India's...
According to reports from the French media outlet Meta-Defense, Indian defence scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough by decoding the complex technology behind the Chinese-made PL-15E air-to-air missile.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air...
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a state-run defence enterprise, recently released dual tenders to procure vital components for the Astra Mark-1 Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM).
This step underscores a significant push to ramp up domestic missile manufacturing, meeting the growing...
Pune-based private firm NIBE Limited has successfully completed test firings of its multi-calibre SURYASTRA Universal Rocket Launcher System.
The trials demonstrated the capability of newly developed guided rockets to hit targets at ranges of 150 kilometres and 300 kilometres, marking a major...
