On June 2, 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the indigenous RudraM-II anti-radiation missile from an Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet off the coast of Odisha.
This landmark achievement significantly boosts India's capabilities in...
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As part of a comprehensive effort to modernise its combat fleet, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is moving to equip its primary Su-30MKI fighter jets with the cutting-edge Talisman Airborne Defence Suite (ADS).
Sources indicate that the integration process has already begun, and formal IAF testing...
Analysis Indian Navy's P-18 Next-Gen Destroyer Evolving into Massive, Heavily Armed Cruiser-Scale Warship for Future Maritime Warfare
The Indian Navy's Next-Generation Destroyer (NGD) initiative, known internally as Project 18 (P-18), is shaping up to be a groundbreaking surface warfare program.
Originally envisioned as a simple follow-on to the Visakhapatnam-class, the project has grown into a significantly larger...
India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) and French aerospace leader Safran are collaborating to build a powerful new 110–120 kN class turbofan engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2.
Recent open-source reports indicate this ambitious ₹61,000 crore ($7 billion) joint...
The Indian Navy is taking a major step to enhance its covert underwater capabilities by initiating discussions to acquire two midget submarines.
These highly specialized vessels are specifically meant for the Marine Commandos (MARCOS), India's elite naval special forces.
This development...
Adani Defence and Aerospace has made a notable breakthrough in India’s defence manufacturing sector.
Their new ARYAN 52 Mounted Gun System (MGS) recently passed the rigorous initial field trials conducted by the Indian Army.
This 155mm/52-calibre artillery system is mounted on a heavy-duty...
Analysis How Astra Mk1’s 160 km Range Boost Could Threaten Up to Half of Pakistan's Frontier Airspace, Pushing PAF Jets Further Inland
India is preparing to give its domestically produced Astra Mk1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile a massive upgrade, significantly increasing its striking distance from 110 km to an impressive 160 km.
This improvement is driven by sophisticated energy management, refined flight paths, and...
Russia Advances Su-75 Checkmate Development with First Prototype Construction Underway, Confirms UAC
The manufacturing of the first prototype for Russia's new fifth-generation combat aircraft, the Su-75 "Checkmate," is officially underway.
Vadim Badekha, the Chief Executive Officer of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)—a branch of the state-owned aerospace conglomerate Rostec—confirmed this...
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited is keenly awaiting the signing of the contract for Next Generation Corvettes (NGCs) for the Indian Navy, officials said on Wednesday.
The Navy wants eight of these warships.
Though nearly everything has been finalised for this project...
Opinion How IAF Rafales Fully Capable of Defeating Pakistan's J-10C and Potential J-35 Stealth Fighters in Future Confrontations
According to Group Captain Amit Gehani, the Commanding Officer of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) No. 17 "Golden Arrows" Squadron, India's Rafale jets can confidently defeat Pakistan's current J-10C fleet and their anticipated J-35 stealth fighters.
The Golden Arrows serve as the premier IAF unit...
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is investigating the Pahalgam terror attack, has indicated that it will examine possible links between Pakistan-backed terrorist organisations and the Palestinian militant group Hamas as part of its probe.
Investigators will probe whether the...
The Counter Intelligence Kashmir wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday carried out raids at multiple places across the Valley in connection with terror-related cases.
Officials said that the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) started searches at eight locations across six districts...
To keep pace with the rapidly evolving nature of aerial warfare, India has begun exploratory talks to join one of the two premier sixth-generation fighter aircraft development consortia globally.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Ministry of Defence recently informed a Parliamentary Standing...
In a major boost to India's domestic aerospace aspirations, British aviation powerhouse Rolls-Royce has submitted a groundbreaking proposal to jointly create a new fighter jet engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project.
Moving far beyond standard commercial agreements, this...
In a significant push to modernize its combat fleet, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is fast-tracking its ambitious Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) initiative.
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh commenced a crucial official tour of France on June 1, signalling that New Delhi is gearing up to issue a...
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have conducted the successful flight-tests of RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile from an airborne platform. The tests were conducted under extreme release conditions with critical trajectory establishing the...
The Indian Army has successfully patented a groundbreaking anti-drone shield engineered specifically to protect its armoured vehicles.
This new mechanism utilises a distinctive coaxial blade setup that spins above the tank's turret, forming an active physical shield to block airborne...
