In a major stride towards self-reliance under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to design and manufacture a new domestic family of combat vehicle engines.
Ranging from 400 to 1,500 horsepower (HP), these new power...
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Moscow is preparing a new proposal to strengthen India’s multi-tiered air defence shield.
The initiative aims to introduce advanced capabilities specifically tailored to secure the nation's most valuable strategic assets against modern, asymmetric aerial threats, particularly massed drone...
Opinion How US-Based Il-78 Freighter Could Become India’s Much-Needed Flying Testbed for 120kN AMCA Mk2 Engine and Kaveri 2.0?
India’s quest to develop world-class indigenous aero engines may have found an unexpected opportunity in the United States.
A decommissioned Russian-made Ilyushin Il-78 mid-air refuelling aircraft, which has been converted into a heavy-lift freighter, is currently on the market.
This...
The defence ministry on Tuesday inked a Rs 1,950 crore contract with state-run Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of two mountain radars and related infrastructure for the Indian Air Force.
The installation and commissioning of these radars will boost the country’s air defence and...
India’s tryst with Naxalism began in 1967 and continued into the 2000s in various forms and names, beginning with challenging feudal landholdings that later spread southwards, rising in defiance against the larger state itself in accordance with Mao Zedong’s phrase, “political power comes from...
An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster successfully transported a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Dornier 228 aircraft to Guyana, landing securely at Cheddi Jagan International Airport this Saturday.
This strategic delivery highlights India's ongoing commitment as a dependable ally in...
While the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has explored the American F-35 as a potential temporary solution for India’s fifth-generation fighter needs, the Indian Air Force (IAF) remains strongly opposed to the idea.
Recent high-level proposals from Washington have attempted to sweeten the deal, but...
As India bolsters its aerial shield with the expected arrival of its fourth S-400 missile squadron by mid-2026, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is reportedly developing a novel strategy to counter this growing advantage.
According to recent analyses, Pakistan plans to transform its ageing and...
Analysis Unlike F-35, India Aims to Secure AMCA Operational Sovereignty Through Open Architecture DAS and Indigenous Sensor Fusion
The Distributed Aperture System (DAS) is a cornerstone of modern fifth-generation stealth fighters, turning the aircraft into a highly aware sensor node with a continuous 360-degree field of view.
While India’s upcoming Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) takes conceptual cues from the F-35...
India is preparing to market its domestically designed Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV) to friendly allied nations, offering the 1,450-ton warships as a highly capable yet budget-friendly maritime solution.
Engineered to deliver firepower that far exceeds its compact displacement, the...
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas Mk2 fighter jet programme has successfully achieved a structural weight reduction of approximately 200 kilograms.
This milestone was accomplished through the implementation of advanced modular construction and jig-less assembly methods, which have...
India is preparing to take a major step forward in its underwater combat capabilities. The domestically engineered Takshak heavyweight torpedo is scheduled to commence user-evaluation trials (UET) from the Indian Navy's Kalvari-class submarine fleet in late 2026.
This crucial testing phase is...
India’s private defence sector is taking a major leap forward with the development of the "Chaser," a new indigenous loitering munition by Hyderabad-based VEM Technologies.
Currently undergoing advanced prototype testing, this drone is engineered for Intelligence, Surveillance, Tracking...
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is taking a decisive step to boost the combat readiness of the Indian Air Force (IAF) by upgrading its fleet of MiG-29UPG fighter jets.
On March 25, the MoD released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to arm these aircraft with the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air...
The Hizbul Mujahideen may be largely gone, but Indian agencies have picked up intercepts about a possible rebuilding of the terror outfit. The leadership of the Hizbul Mujahideen has managed to lie low for several years now.
The outfit’s operatives have largely been wiped out in Jammu and...
Islamabad, March 29 (IANS) Amid the economy suffering with many loose ends on energy, logistics, digital infrastructure, education, poverty, and employment, the Pakistani government wants to establish itself as a major exporter of fighter jets, according to a report.
"To be clear, an economy...
India is steadily closing the last remaining vulnerabilities in its western airspace as it prepares to receive its fourth S-400 Triumf air defence squadron by May 2026.
While the Indian Air Force (IAF) has already stationed two of its three active S-400 units—locally known as the "Sudarshan...
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