Australia and India have bolstered maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region through a joint Search and Rescue (SAR) Workshop and Tabletop Exercise held in Chennai, according to a report.
The three-day exercise involved search and rescue professionals from Indian Ocean Rim Association...
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"We have five engines, the sixth engine is ready now. It will be picked up shortly. Last time, when I visited GE, the assurance was that they would give us 20 engines in the second half of this calendar year, between June and December. This is the indication from GE and this is a pessimistic...
Analysis With SFDR, Uttam Radar and Netra Ecosystem, How Tejas Mk2 Can Unlock the Full Potential of Astra Mk3 Missile
The Astra Mk-3 initiative, recently named 'Gandiva', is shaping up to be a monumental achievement for India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
While frequently viewed as just an upgrade to the existing Astra series of beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles, the Mk-3...
A newly released Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Indian Air Force regarding logistics support for its Rafale combat fleet has effectively crushed ongoing internet narratives from Pakistani commentators, who have persistently claimed that several Indian Rafale jets were shot down during the...
UK-based aerospace leader Rolls-Royce has presented its final offer to co-develop, design, and produce a new 120 kN-class jet engine with India.
This proposal is a major effort to secure a leading role in India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) initiative.
Backed by the UK government...
Recent reports suggesting that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is looking to acquire India's Akashteer air defence system have caught the attention of military experts worldwide.
It raises a natural question: why would a nation that already possesses an incredibly advanced, multi-layered air...
Analysis How Israeli Advanced Standoff Weapons and A2A Missiles Are Shaping IAF Su-30MKI, MiG-29 and Tejas Modernisation
The strategic defence partnership between India and Israel continues to deepen, encompassing everything from electronic warfare and radar systems to highly accurate munitions.
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) aggressively modernises its aerial combat fleet, Israeli defence contractors are stepping...
With ongoing tensions along India’s western borders, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing for a major leap in its combat readiness.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced that the first deliveries of the highly anticipated Tejas Mk1A fighter jets will begin around August or...
Bharat Dynamics has won an order worth Rs 1,347.71 crore from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the manufacture of military hardware, including helicopter-mounted missile launchers, the defence PSU informed the stock exchanges on Wednesday.
The order includes Helina Launchers and Line...
Opinion Why Collapse of FCAS and Airbus–Dassault Fall-Out Demands Caution from India Before Funding French 6th-Gen Fighter Programme
The recent breakdown of Europe’s highly anticipated Future Combat Air System (FCAS) serves as a critical warning for international defence partnerships.
The effective collapse of the programme in mid-2026, driven largely by intense corporate friction between France’s Dassault Aviation and the...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is approaching a crucial milestone in the development of the Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer-42 (HLFT-42).
According to company insiders, the immediate priority is finalizing the engine selection for the new aircraft.
Sources indicate that once the engine...
Pune-based defence manufacturer Nibe Limited has announced that its domestically developed Vayu Astra-1 loitering munition can be fired directly from the Suryastra long-range rocket system.
This integration effectively turns the artillery platform into a dual-purpose deep-strike weapon, giving...
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is visiting China to cement economic and defence ties, with a fighter jet deal as the centrepiece, signalling Dhaka’s apparent strategic tilt toward Beijing, which may risk undermining – if not contradicting – commitments made under the US trade pact...
The Indian Navy is quietly advancing one of the most significant domestic standardisation efforts in underwater warfare.
This strategic shift revolves around designing the upcoming Project-77 nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) and Project-76 next-generation conventional submarines (SSKs)...
Pakistan's oft-repeated claim that India lost several Rafale fighters during Operation Sindoor has now been squarely contradicted by the Indian Air Force itself.
A newly issued Request for Proposal (RFP) in June makes clear that all 36 Rafales acquired under the 2016 agreement with France...
The Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) newly-commissioned Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), ICGS Achal, has arrived at its base port in Vadinar in the North-West Region, marking a significant enhancement in the force’s operational capabilities and maritime security infrastructure.
A special welcome ceremony...
Analysis Rolls-Royce or Safran: Why AMCA Mk2 Engine Decision Will Shape India’s Future Aerospace Strategic Autonomy
As India edges closer to selecting a foreign partner to co-develop a 120-kilonewton (kN) engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2, the contest between Britain's Rolls-Royce and France's Safran has grown into a major strategic crossroads.
The final choice is no longer just about...
