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Chandresh · 2026-08-31T00:51:46+0530

Arming the Dassault Rafale with India's upcoming BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) supersonic cruise missile has become a subject of massive strategic interest. The BrahMos-NG is a lighter, more compact variant of the original missile, weighing roughly 1.33 tonnes and measuring 6 metres in length...

Raj Basu · 2026-08-30T23:14:51+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is grappling with a severe shortfall in its combat aircraft fleet, a challenge that cannot be resolved solely by purchasing new fighter jets. While the IAF is officially mandated to maintain 42 fighter squadrons to successfully manage potential two-front threats, the...

IANS · 2026-08-30T22:31:56+0530

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N.S. Raja Subramani reinforced the imperative to remain agile, innovative and future-ready in an era of rapidly evolving warfare as the fourth edition of Tri-Services Future Warfare Course concluded on Sunday, an official said. The fourth edition of...

Abid Khan · 2026-08-30T12:22:52+0530

Pakistan recently introduced a new long-range loitering munition, the D-248, officially unveiled by Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) at the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026. According to the manufacturer, this "kamikaze drone" boasts an impressive operational range of up to...

Chandresh · 2026-08-30T11:27:00+0530

In a significant development following a newly minted trilateral defence alliance, Turkish military transport planes have reportedly delivered hundreds of armed drones to a key Pakistani airbase. On August 18 and 19, 2026, a Turkish Air Force A400M transport aircraft completed multiple...

IANS · 2026-08-30T11:05:48+0530

In a major push towards disposal of anti-terror cases, the government, in consultation with concerned high courts, has established three new NIA special courts for Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar. Exercising the powers conferred by Section 11 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008...

Chandresh · 2026-08-30T00:10:51+0530

India’s homegrown medium-weight fighter jet project is steadily moving forward into the critical phase of detailed aircraft integration and system validation. As a clear sign of this progress, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) recently released a specialised tender to conduct automated...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 11:13 PM

The defence relationship between India and the Philippines is poised for a significant expansion, moving beyond the successful delivery of the BrahMos cruise missile to include advanced surface-to-air weaponry. According to recent reports, Manila is anticipated to finalize an estimated US$200...

Jaydeep Gupta · Saturday at 1:32 PM

India and the United Kingdom are reportedly close to finalizing an expanded procurement agreement for the Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM), commonly known as the Martlet, manufactured by Thales Air Defence in Belfast. According to British officials who spoke to the Indian media, the updated...

Jaydeep Gupta · Saturday at 1:15 PM

In a major development for India's aerospace sector, British engineering giant Rolls-Royce and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) have formed a strategic partnership to create a fully indigenous jet engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. Announced in August 2026, the...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 1:07 PM

The Indian Army is moving forward with a major enhancement of its air-defence capabilities by planning to acquire nearly 1,000 indigenous Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missiles (QRSAM). Valued at an estimated ₹11,000 to ₹12,000 crore, the massive order is expected to be placed with Bharat...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 1:34 AM

On 25 August 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sanctioned a landmark Transfer of Technology (ToT) initiative, allowing private Indian companies to manufacture conventional missiles designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). While this marks a major shift towards...

IANS · Saturday at 12:49 AM

India's purchase of the Javelin anti-tank system from the US was "necessary to thwart any possible coordinated attack from Pakistan or China" in the future, given these two countries' tank capabilities, former military personnel said on Friday. The responses came after US Ambassador to India...

IANS · Saturday at 12:43 AM

The inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi on Friday, where the two countries agreed to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation across a wide range of areas, including training, military exercises, military medicine, staff talks...

M S Chatterji · Saturday at 12:35 AM

When discussing the historical delays in India’s Kaveri jet engine project, critics typically point to a lack of funding, changing military requirements, or design flaws. However, they rarely mention a critical missing element: the industrial furnace. The real hurdle in building a fully...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 12:14 AM

India's Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has granted private defence contractors an additional two months to submit their proposals for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project. Through a third corrigendum issued on August 27, 2026, the deadline for bid submissions has been...

Raj Basu · Saturday at 12:06 AM

Indian intelligence networks have reportedly observed the presence of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operated by Pakistan near the Line of Control (LoC). Security assessments indicate these advanced drones are currently being utilised to monitor Indian Army positions...

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Analysis Integrating BrahMos-NG on Indian Rafale: Technical Hurdles, Workarounds, and Why OEM Support Remains Crucial

Opinion Why HAL CATS Warrior and DRDO Ghatak Are Crucial for IAF Combat Readiness Amid Squadron Depletion

CDS General Raja Subramani Emphasises Innovation and Agility at the 4th Tri-Services Future Warfare Course

Analysis Is Pakistan’s New Long-Range D-248 Drone an Iranian Shahed Clone Relying on Chinese Tech and Engine?

Turkey Reportedly Delivers Hundreds of Songar Armed Drones to Pakistan Following Mecca Defence Pact

Govt Establishes Three Exclusive NIA Courts to Accelerate Pending Anti-Terror Trials Nationwide

Tejas Mk2 Prototype Assembly Advances as ADA Issues Critical Tender for Automated Cable Harness Testing

Building on BrahMos Success, Philippines Expected to Acquire India's Akash 1S Missile System for Ground-Based Air Defence

Analysis Why Indian Army Needs Britain's Martlet Missile Despite Having Indigenous VSHORADS Air Defence System?

Rolls-Royce Pitches 120kN AMCA Fighter Engine with Future Upgrade Path to 145kN Wet Thrust Capabilities

Indian Army Seeks 1,000 QRSAM Missiles to Strengthen Mechanised Formations and Protect Important Assets Against Aerial Attack

Why India's Agni, K-Series, and BrahMos Missiles Are Excluded from Recent Private Sector ToT Framework

Acquisition of US Javelin Missiles Crucial to Neutralising Coordinated Armoured Threats from Pakistan and China, Say Indian Military Veterans

India and Kuwait Hold Inaugural Joint Defence Committee Meeting in New Delhi to Expand Strategic Bilateral Cooperation

Opinion Beyond Kaveri Bottleneck: How Private Foundries and Metallurgy Could Enable India's 110–130 kN AMCA Engine

ADA Extends AMCA Stealth Fighter Development Tender Deadline to October 30 for Improved Industry Bids

Indian Intelligence Detects Pakistani Deployment of Turkish Bayraktar-TB2 Drones Along LoC for Border Reconnaissance

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