As India rapidly expands its defence exports across the Indo-Pacific—recently securing BrahMos missile agreements with the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia—some observers have questioned whether New Delhi might eventually offer the system to Taiwan.
While supplying this advanced weapon would...
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India’s Rafale fighter jets and C-17 transport aircraft have arrived in Australia to participate in the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) premier multinational air combat exercise, Pitch Black 2026, marking another step in expanding defence cooperation between the two countries.
Announcing...
Srinagar, July 17 (IANS) J&K State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Thursday achieved a breakthrough by framing charges in a landmark narco‑terror case in the Special NIA Court.
A statement said: “In a breakthrough against narco‑terrorism and cross‑border terror financing, the Special NIA Court...
Analysis From S-400 Radar Risks to AMCA Ambitions: The Real Reasons India and U.S. Aren't Talking F-35 Deal
Conversations regarding India potentially purchasing the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II have recently re-emerged, driven by tightening defence ties between New Delhi and Washington.
Even though the United States has never officially closed the door on selling the stealth fighter to India...
Opinion Assessing the Strategic Viability of South Korea's KF-21 Boramae for IAF MRFA If Rafale Deal Fails?
The South Korean KF-21 Boramae has swiftly proven itself as a highly capable entrant in the modern combat aviation market, officially receiving its combat-ready airworthiness certification in June 2026.
Given that it is powered by the American General Electric F414 engine—the exact same...
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) initiative is more than just the creation of a fifth-generation stealth fighter; it signals a major shift in the nation’s aerospace strategy.
In a departure from past indigenous fighter projects, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is not taking...
In a major boost to India’s deep-strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on June 15, 2026.
Conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, the latest trial was...
A recent tender issued by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for a domestic "Safety-Arming Mechanism Assembly" points to a major leap in India's military manufacturing capabilities.
While the procurement might look ordinary, it signals that the nation is laying the...
Analysis Why Russia is Likely to Back India's BrahMos Export to the UAE? Strategic Benefits and the CAATSA Sanctions Buffer
India's ambition to supply the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gaining momentum, and defence experts believe Russia will back the move rather than block it.
Because the missile is a joint creation of India's Defence Research and Development Organisation...
France Equips Rafales With 68mm Laser-Guided Rockets Against Drones, Is It Time for India to Follow?
France has approved a new, cost-effective way for its Dassault Rafale fighter jets to shoot down enemy drones.
The system, known as LADAC (Lutte Anti-Drone sur Avion de Chasse), uses 68mm laser-guided rockets made by Thales.
These Aculeus-LG rockets are fired from TELSON 12 JF pods and are...
Analysis How New Made-in-India Hawk-I-2700 GaN AESA Radar Promises 350 km Detection Range for Su-30MKI Jets
Recently showcased at the Aero India 2025 exhibition, the Hawk-I-2700 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar marks a major milestone for India's private defence industry.
Developed by the Chennai-based electronics firm Data Patterns, this advanced multifunction fire-control system is...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Australia delivered substantial outcomes, particularly in the defence and security sectors. Amid growing unease about depending on the US to resist China, Australia and India are eager to see how they can gain strength from each other, a report...
Recent global assessments suggesting that India might have deployed nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) on routine patrols have sparked discussions about a potential shift in the nation's nuclear stance.
However, according to retired Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharma, a former...
Analysis How Institutional and Material Flaws Delayed India's Jet Engine Dreams for Decades, and How New Strategy Aims to Fix Them
India’s prolonged quest to build its own military jet engine has returned to the spotlight following a candid analysis by former DRDO Chairman Dr. V.K. Aatre in a recent discussion with Wing Commander (Retd.) Julie Rosy.
Their assessment makes it clear that the setbacks of the Kaveri engine...
According to Dr. Sudhir Mishra, former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BrahMos Aerospace, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile stands as one of the hardest projectiles to intercept globally.
This is largely due to its distinct blend of extreme velocity, low-level flight...
India's quest for an indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter through the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme is a cornerstone of its aerospace ambitions.
As New Delhi works to reduce its reliance on foreign combat jets, Russia is stepping in not as a rival, but as a strategic...
Opinion How Japan’s Advanced XF9-1 Engine Tech Could Transform India’s AMCA Mk2 Stealth Fighter Programme
As India pushes forward with its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, finding the right powerplant for the next-generation fighter remains a critical hurdle.
While the initial AMCA Mk1 jets will be powered by American GE F414 engines, New Delhi is actively seeking a more...
