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Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-04-15T01:01:47+0530

New Delhi is currently charting a multifaceted course for its future combat aviation, exploring a two-pronged approach for acquiring sixth-generation fighter jets. On the international front, the Ministry of Defence is actively evaluating participation in major multinational projects. Recent...

Raghav Patel · 2026-04-15T00:34:24+0530

In a major boost to India's aerospace capabilities, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and US-based GE Aerospace have agreed to significantly shorten the timeline for establishing domestic production of the F414-GE-INS6 jet engine. Initially projected to take three years, the setup phase has...

Raghav Patel · 2026-04-14T23:57:50+0530

In a significant development for Indo-Russian military ties, Moscow has presented New Delhi with a fresh proposal to jointly produce at least 100 Su-57 stealth fighters on Indian soil, complete with technology transfer. However, this large-scale offer exceeds the immediate ambitions of the...

Raghav Patel · 2026-04-14T12:59:15+0530

In a major step to fortify India's airspace monitoring and early warning grid, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently released a Request for Information (RFI) inviting domestic companies to build and supply Long Range Surveillance Radars (LRSR). This initiative is a core part of the...

M S Chatterji · 2026-04-14T11:56:44+0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is equipping the Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior drone with major artificial intelligence and autonomy upgrades. Originally designed as a remotely piloted wingman, the system is now being fundamentally transformed into a semi-autonomous combat...

IANS · 2026-04-14T11:09:06+0530

A court in Lucknow on Monday sentenced three terrorists linked to the Al-Qaeda-affiliated terror module Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH) to life imprisonment for conspiring to carry out serial blasts in Uttar Pradesh and other parts of the country. Special Judge (NIA/ATS) Jitendra Kumar Pandey...

IANS · 2026-04-14T11:04:17+0530

Security forces on Monday arrested three militants belonging to different insurgent outfits and dismantled four illegally constructed bunkers in separate operations, officials said. A police official said that Manipur Police, assisted by Assam Police, arrested a militant belonging to the...

IANS · 2026-04-14T10:30:33+0530

GOCs of the Army’s White Knight Corps and Cross Swords Division on Monday visited the Akhnoor sector of the Line of Control in J&K’s Jammu district to review operational preparedness and the prevailing security situation. Nagrota-headquartered White Knight Corps said on X, “GOC White Knight...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-04-14T00:56:09+0530

The blueprint for India’s next-generation aircraft carrier is steadily taking shape as the Indian Navy and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) refine the concept for the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier-III (IAC-III), widely known as INS Vishal. While the Navy anticipates formal...

Jaydeep Gupta · Monday at 9:32 PM

The development of India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) has reached a critical stage, with American aerospace giant GE proposing a revised approach for the fighter’s propulsion system. According to recent reports, GE has pitched a heavily upgraded or completely "clean-sheet" engine...

IANS · Monday at 6:54 PM

In a boost to Make in India, US-based aircraft engine maker GE Aerospace on Monday announced a new agreement with the Indian Air Force to set up an in-country depot facility for F404-IN20 engines that power the HAL Tejas fighter jets. The upcoming facility will be established in India and...

IANS · Monday at 6:43 PM

The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force on Monday saluted the indomitable courage, unwavering commitment, and supreme sacrifice of India’s brave soldiers defending the world’s highest battlefield. As Operation Meghdoot completed 42 years, both forces paid tribute to a legacy defined by valour...

Raghav Patel · Monday at 1:08 PM

New Delhi is adopting a calculated and highly technical strategy for its monumental ₹3.25 lakh crore procurement of 114 Rafale fighter aircraft. To guarantee that locally developed missiles and munitions can be armed on the French jets, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is preparing to enforce the...

Raj Basu · Monday at 11:53 AM

India's military forces have launched a major upgrade programme for their existing inventory of AK-103 assault rifles. Recent tenders published on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) reveal plans to heavily modify these weapons. Following the...

PTI · Monday at 11:25 AM

Widening its crackdown on the inter-state network of the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with central intelligence agencies, has detained several people from Haryana and Rajasthan for allegedly facilitating the acquisition of fraudulent identities...

Raghav Patel · Monday at 12:59 AM

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently assessing the possibility of arming its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets with Russian-made UPAB-1500 precision-guided glide bombs. This potential acquisition is designed to drastically improve India's ability to conduct long-range strikes against heavily...

Jaydeep Gupta · Monday at 12:26 AM

India’s ambitious initiative to develop the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) has achieved a major breakthrough. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has officially locked in the aircraft's aerodynamic shape, successfully transitioning the project out of the conceptual design phase...

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Analysis India Explores Dual Strategy For 6th-Gen Fighters, Weighs Fully Indigenous Development Alongside FCAS or GCAP Participation

HAL And GE Forge Unprecedented Two Year Accelerated Timeline For F414 Engine Production In India

Russia Renews Su-57 Offer to India with 100 Locally Produced Units amid IAF's Focus on Rafale, Tejas and AMCA

MoD Pushes for Indigenous 450km Range Surveillance Radars Featuring Advanced X-Band Drone Detection Capabilities

HAL to Enhance CATS Warrior with AI Decision-Making and GPS-Independent Navigation for Autonomous Threat Perception and Evasion

Lucknow NIA Court Sentences 3 Al-Qaeda Affiliated Terrorists to Life Imprisonment for Plotting Serial Blasts

Security Forces Arrest 3 Militants and Dismantle Four Illegal Bunkers During Extensive Operations Across Manipur Districts

Indian Army White Knight Corps and Crossed Swords Division Review Operational Preparedness Along LoC in Akhnoor

Analysis India’s 65,000-Tonne IAC-III Design Evolves as DRDO Advances Manned-Unmanned Teaming for Future Naval Air Wings

GE Offer to Develop New 110–130 kN Engine for AMCA Mk2, Leveraging F414 Architecture to Minimise Redesign and Accelerate Development

GE and IAF to Establish F404 Engine Maintenance And Repair Facility in India to Support Tejas Fleet

Indian Army and Air Force celebrate Siachen Day, marking 42 years of strategic dominance and supreme sacrifice

India to Mandate ICD Clause in 114 Rafale Deal to Enable Indigenous Weapon Integration Without Source Code Access

Indian Army Issues Make in India Tenders to Upgrade AK-103 Rifles with Holographic Sights, IR Lasers, Suppressors and Tactical Kits

From Forged Passports to Fake PAN Cards: J&K Police Expose Lashkar-e-Taiba's Massive Inter-State Fake Document Network Spanning Across India

IAF Considers Integrating Russian UPAB-1500 Glide Munitions to Boost Su-30MKI Stand-Off Strike Range and Lethality

ADA Finalises TEDBF Aerodynamic Configuration, Awarding Vital Wind Tunnel Validation Contracts to NAL

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