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Maverick23 · 2026-07-24T00:01:50+0530

“This agreement will set off a nuclear race in the region, further disincentivizing Iran from limiting its own program. It has the potential to greatly destabilize the region and undermines long-standing non-proliferation standards.” – Democratic Senator Chris Murphy and the Former Chairman of...

M S Chatterji · 2026-07-24T00:00:49+0530

India’s homegrown NETRA Mk1 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) fleet is poised for a massive leap in its aerial monitoring capabilities. This enhancement is driven by the integration of a new Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar. According to...

Chandresh · 2026-07-23T23:42:05+0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has initiated a major infrastructure expansion at its Aircraft Manufacturing Division (AMD) in Nashik. By floating a new tender for civil works—specifically the installation of aluminium partitions and false ceilings in Shops 25 and 31—the aerospace giant is...

Chandresh · 2026-07-23T23:03:39+0530

In a major step to strengthen India’s maritime domain awareness, the Ministry of Defence has formally started the procurement of 10 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones for the Indian Coast Guard. Valued at an estimated ₹2,000 crore, this move reflects the growing reliance on unmanned...

Chandresh · 2026-07-23T22:06:21+0530

Kanpur-based military equipment manufacturer MKU Limited has introduced an innovative counter-drone solution named the Anti-Drone Net. This new system offers a physical, non-kinetic method to bring down hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by tangling them in a specialised mesh, bypassing...

PTI · 2026-07-23T21:34:54+0530

The DRDO on Thursday successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The test was conducted against an "electronic target" simulating high-speed and high-altitude aerial threat which was...

Raj Basu · 2026-07-23T13:17:00+0530

The historic ₹21,935 crore ($2.6 billion) Airbus-Tata C-295 initiative is fundamentally reshaping India’s aviation sector. Originally intended to replace the Indian Air Force's (IAF) ageing HS-748 Avro fleet, the project is transitioning the nation from a supplier of basic components into a hub...

Raghav Patel · 2026-07-23T12:49:35+0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) recently shared an encouraging status report regarding India's upcoming next-generation fighter, the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2. Assembly work on the initial prototype is moving forward smoothly, putting the jet on track to complete its much-anticipated...

Chandresh · 2026-07-23T12:02:58+0530

During its developmental testing phase, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile displayed precision so remarkable that it could theoretically strike through the window of the Pakistani Prime Minister's Office. This vivid recollection was shared by General J.J. Singh (Retd.), the former Chief of...

Raghav Patel · 2026-07-23T11:12:25+0530

With New Delhi moving forward on its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2 project, multiple international aerospace giants are eager to co-develop the required 110–130 kN thrust class engine. While prominent players such as France's Safran, Britain's Rolls-Royce, and America's...

PTI · 2026-07-23T09:35:39+0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines have forged a significant long-term agreement to produce critical turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine, bolstering India’s advanced aerospace manufacturing capabilities and global market presence. State-run defence major...

PIB · 2026-07-23T09:25:52+0530

In a significant boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS), DRDO has signed a contract with AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL), New Delhi for the conversion of six A321 Aircraft from commercial to green configuration, further leading to the development and production...

PIB · 2026-07-23T09:23:26+0530

INS Malvan, the second of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), was commissioned at Karwar on 22 Jul 2026. The event was presided over by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay...

Raghav Patel · 2026-07-23T00:10:18+0530

Recent reports suggesting that the Royal Saudi Air Force is eyeing India's Astra Mk1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) for its fleet of F-15 fighter jets have sparked widespread interest. If this deal materialises, it would be a monumental achievement for India’s defence export...

Chandresh · Wednesday at 11:05 PM

The Indian aerospace industry is reaching new heights as the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) make significant progress on the Tejas Mk2. Moving beyond the light-combat roots of the original Mk1, this new aircraft is a fully capable Medium Weight...

Raghav Patel · Wednesday at 3:17 PM

The Tejas Mk2 is poised to be much more than just a stretched, upgraded iteration of the Tejas Mk1A. Currently under development as India's premier Medium Weight Fighter (MWF), the Mk2 introduces a fundamental shift in combat capability. At the heart of this transformation is its expanded...

Raj Basu · Wednesday at 10:51 AM

Speaking at the R Defence Forces First Conclave 2026, Bharat Forge Chairman Baba Kalyani revealed a major breakthrough in India's military manufacturing capabilities. He announced the successful development of two highly advanced Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) prototypes—one tracked and...

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Opinion U.S.-Saudi Arabia Civil Nuclear Deal: Further Compounding of the Global Nuclear Gordian Knot?

Analysis How GaN AESA Radar Upgrade Could Boost NETRA Mk1’s Detection Range Beyond 400km and Track Low-RCS Stealth Targets

HAL Nashik Expands Civil Infrastructure to Support Production of 156 Prachand Light Combat Helicopters

MoD to Acquire 10 MALE Drones for Indian Coast Guard to Boost Maritime Surveillance and Search-and-Rescue

Indian Defence Firm MKU Introduces Non-Kinetic Anti-Drone Net to Neutralise Hostile FPVs and Loitering Munitions

DRDO Successfully Conducts Maiden Flight-Test of Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Defence Missile

How Tata-Airbus C-295 Transport Aircraft Programme Cultivates Over 125 MSMEs to Revolutionise Indian Aerospace Manufacturing

HAL Targets Tejas Mk2 First Flight Between March and July 2027 as Prototype Assembly Advances

‘Accurate Enough to Strike Pakistan PM’s Office Window’: Former Indian Army Chief Recalls BrahMos Induction and Evolution

Analysis From ITAR Hurdles To GTF Crises, Why Pratt and Whitney Avoided India's 110 kN AMCA Mk2 Joint Engine Programme

HAL Secures Strategic Long-Term Agreement With Safran To Manufacture Superalloy Turbine Rings For CFM LEAP Engines

DRDO advances India's AEW&C MK-II programme by signing dual contracts with AIESL and Adani Defence

Indian Navy Commissions Second Mahe-Class Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft INS Malvan To Boost Coastal Defence Operations

Why Integrating India’s Astra Mk1 Missile on Saudi F-15 Fighters Requires Crucial Approval from Washington

From Cost-Effectiveness to Superior Tech, How Tejas Mk2 is a Formidable Challenger to Leading Global 4.5-Gen Multirole Fighters

Analysis From 11-Hardpoint to Higher Payload, Analyzing the Expanded Weapon Architecture of Tejas Mk2 Compared to Tejas Mk1A

How Bharat Forge's Fully Indigenous FICV Boasts State-of-the-Art Capabilities, Ending the Need for Outdated Foreign Tech, Explains Baba Kalyani

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