Defence News India

Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-03-21T12:21:54+0530

In the realm of military aviation, countries typically align with either Western precision or robust Russian engineering. India, however, forged an entirely different path with the Sukhoi Su-30MKI, creating what experts often call the “Frankenstein of the skies.” By marrying a durable Russian...

IANS · 2026-03-21T11:31:55+0530

MSMEs and start-ups are playing a crucial role in strengthening India’s defence capabilities and safeguarding national interests, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said on Friday. The National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC) 2026 concluded in the national capital after two days of...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-20T23:20:58+0530

India’s highly anticipated medium-weight fighter, the HAL Tejas Mk2, is advancing toward a critical new phase that will define its combat role within the Indian Air Force (IAF). Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has recently proposed providing a limited initial batch of the aircraft to the...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-20T22:42:25+0530

As the threat of low-cost aerial attacks and drone swarms escalates globally, India is fundamentally upgrading its air defence capabilities. Spearheading this shift is the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which is aggressively advancing its Directed Energy Weapon (DEW)...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-20T22:41:00+0530

New Delhi's aerospace planners are on high alert. In early 2026, the Indian defence establishment received a stark reality check as China’s sixth-generation fighter jet initiatives transitioned from mere concept art to rigorous, real-world flight testing. With Beijing rapidly advancing multiple...

M S Chatterji · 2026-03-20T19:06:00+0530

India’s prospective involvement in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) is drawing significant international focus as the program undergoes industrial and political shifts. Speculation regarding New Delhi's participation gained momentum following the 6th India–France Annual Defence...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-20T19:05:00+0530

Retired Lieutenant General Raj Shukla, an experienced former Indian Army commander and noted military strategist, has strongly advocated for India to rapidly accumulate inexpensive, long-range strike drones similar to Iran's Shahed models. Speaking in episode 398 of the ANI podcast with Smita...

PTI · 2026-03-20T19:01:00+0530

There are “no longer clandestine activities or transnational repression taking place” in Canada that are linked to the government of India, Canada’s police chief has said. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Commissioner Mike Duheme made the comments during an interview with CTV News. “We’re...

IANS · 2026-03-20T19:00:00+0530

The Consul General of Iran in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, said on Friday that Tehran's decision to provide safe passage to Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz demonstrates its longstanding friendship with New Delhi. In an interview with IANS, Motlagh said that Iran has been...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-20T00:00:18+0530

As India accelerates its development of one-way attack (OWA) drones—commonly known as kamikaze or suicide drones—a significant shortfall in the nation's testing capabilities has emerged. Unlike standard surveillance uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) that return to base after a mission, these...

M S Chatterji · Thursday at 11:22 PM

India is at a pivotal moment regarding its national security and border defence. With immediate neighbours actively expanding their military arsenals—such as China’s formidable People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) and Pakistan's newly formed Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC)—the...

Raghav Patel · Thursday at 10:54 PM

During a recent visit to the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a definitive message: India must accelerate its pursuit of advanced air power. While the nation is making steady...

Raghav Patel · Thursday at 9:20 PM

As the global race to develop next-generation combat aircraft intensifies in early 2026, India is maintaining a careful strategic balance. While closely monitoring the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)—a joint sixth-generation fighter project between the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy—New...

IANS · Thursday at 8:42 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that India must work in a mission mode to emerge as a global hub of indigenous drone manufacturing in the next few years to ensure strategic autonomy, enhance defence preparedness and make the country Aatmanirbhar in view of the present...

IANS · Thursday at 8:40 PM

Pakistan's response to the ongoing conflict in West Asia has sparked concerns about the strength and credibility of the Saudi–Pakistan Strategic Military Defence Agreement. Recent events involving Iran, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have revealed cracks in ties long projected as strategic and...

Raghav Patel · Thursday at 2:50 PM

India’s advanced rocket artillery capabilities are increasingly capturing the interest of European militaries as they look for economical solutions to replenish their diminishing armouries. The Guided Pinaka Mk3, a cutting-edge evolution of India’s domestic rocket family, is currently being...

M S Chatterji · Thursday at 2:07 PM

India’s growing fleet of Rafale fighter jets is a central pillar of its strategy to maintain dominance in the skies. The nation already operates 36 of these aircraft under a 2016 agreement, and has recently ordered 26 maritime variants (Rafale-M) for the Indian Navy, with deliveries expected to...

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Analysis Su-30MKI: How India Fused Russian Engineering With Western Avionics to Create An Ultimate "Frankenstein Fighter"

MoS Sanjay Seth Highlights the Crucial Role of MSMEs and Start-ups in India's Defence Self-Reliance

Elite TACDE Unit May Receive Tejas Mk2 Early Production Models to Refine Network-Centric and BVR Capabilities

How DRDO's New High-Power Laser Weapons Could Be the Ultimate Solution to Counter Modern Drone Swarms

India Reassesses AMCA and Explores Joint European Defence Programs amid China's Rapid Progress in 6th-Gen Fighters

Opinion How Potential Role in FCAS Program Could Address India's Carrier-Based and Nuclear Strike 6th-Gen Fighter Needs

India Needs 100,000 Shahed-Like Kamikaze Drones and Mass-Produced Interceptors for Modern Defence, Says Retd Lt Gen

No clandestine activities in Canada linked to Indian government: Police chief

Safe passage to Indian vessels through Strait of Hormuz demonstrates Tehran's friendship: Iranian diplomat

India's Growing Arsenal of Long-Range Kamikaze Attack Drones Demands Dramatically Expanded Testing Infrastructure

Opinion Why India Must Establish a Dedicated Conventional Rocket Force for Strategic Deterrence Against Evolving Border Threats

ADA Anticipates Early Seed Funding for Indigenous 6th-Gen Combat Jet R&D amid India's Rapid Modernisation Efforts

India Considers GCAP Observer Role to Boost Indigenous AMCA and 6th-Gen Development

India Must Transform Into A Fully Independent Global Hub For Drone Manufacturing, Asserts Defence Minister

All rhetoric, no action: Saudi Arabia realises Pakistan not dependable security partner

India’s Guided Pinaka Mk3 Pitched to France and Other NATO Members Amid Search for Rapidly Deployable Rocket Artillery

Opinion As Global Demand Drains Meteor Missile Stocks, Should India Look to Indigenous Astra Family of Missiles for Rafale Armament?

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