The Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat, an advanced unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed in Australia, is increasingly being seen as a strong contender to fulfill the future requirements of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
As strategic defence partnerships between New Delhi and Canberra broaden to...
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A delegation from India's National Defence College (NDC) visited the Royal Thai Marine Corps Headquarters and held discussions with the Royal Thai Navy on bilateral naval engagements, the Embassy of India in Bangkok said on Saturday.
“The NDC delegation from India visited Sattahip Naval Port...
Opinion To Counter China's Stealth-Ready PL-16, Why India’s Future Air Defence Relies on Kill Webs and Manned-Unmanned Teaming
The introduction of China's PL-16 long-range air-to-air missile has sparked a major shift in how Asian nations view future aerial combat.
While its impressive strike range of over 300 kilometres captures headlines, its true danger lies in its physical design.
The missile is compact enough to...
Analysis Will India Abandon ORCA Fighter? How TEDBF's Land-Based IAF Sibling Lost Momentum to AMCA and Rafale
The Omni-Role Combat Aircraft (ORCA) stands out as a fascinating concept within India's domestic fighter development network.
Originally planned by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) as a dedicated land-based version of the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) for the Indian Air Force...
Washington, June 6 (IANS) India and the United States held the 29th edition of Army-to-Army Staff Talks in Hawaii, discussing ways to deepen bilateral defence cooperation while reaffirming their commitment to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
According to...
Astra Microwave Products Limited has revealed major progress on the much-anticipated Virupaksha Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar project.
During a financial performance briefing on May 27, 2026, the company confirmed that the radar's core component, the Active Antenna Array Unit...
In the aftermath of the military engagements known as Operation Sindoor, Islamabad is moving swiftly to upgrade its national airspace security.
To achieve this, Pakistan is heavily investing in new long- and medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) batteries from Beijing, alongside...
In a bid to protect its crucial aerial surveillance assets, Pakistan is reportedly setting the stage for a major mid-life upgrade (MLU) of its Saab 2000 Erieye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) fleet.
Spearheaded by the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP), this...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has renewed a major strategic offer to New Delhi, inviting India to join the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter programme.
Speaking recently at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Putin emphasised that Moscow is fully prepared to not only...
Following the anticipated completion of the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Netra Mk1A and Mk2 programmes, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning a major expansion of its airborne surveillance capabilities.
According to sources, the IAF aims to introduce a fleet of six...
India is taking decisive steps towards securing its airspace with homegrown technology through the ambitious long-range air defence initiative, Project Kusha.
Led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this critical programme has gained significant momentum with the active...
Major broadcasting networks in Turkey, including TRT Haber and HaberGlobal, have dramatically increased their coverage regarding the Republic of Cyprus's potential purchase of India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
Broadcasts featuring alarming titles like "Yıldırımhan Panic in Southern...
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has released a series of new tenders that highlight the rapidly progressing development of India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and the Tejas Mk2 fighter jet.
These recent work packages demonstrate that the ADA is simultaneously building up...
India and Zimbabwe agreed to enhance bilateral defence ties by expanding existing cooperation in areas such as training, support and maintenance of common air assets, the Ministry of Defence said.
The inaugural meeting of the India-Zimbabwe Joint Defence Committee (JDC) took place in New Delhi...
Police have apprehended a total of 501 Bangladeshi nationals from parts of Gujarat in the last two days as part of “Operation Delta Hunt” for illegal stay in the country, officials said on Thursday. The crackdown began early Wednesday morning, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi’s office...
India has officially begun taking delivery of its fourth Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defence regiment, locally designated as the "Sudarshan Chakra."
The initial shipments recently arrived via sea routes, representing a vital enhancement to the nation's long-range airspace security.
The...
In a major push to improve efficiency and accelerate defence procurement, the government on Thursday announced that it has significantly enhanced the delegation of financial powers across the armed forces, enabling faster decision-making and smoother execution of contracts.
The revised...
