India’s indigenous stealth Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) program, known as Ghatak, has reached a critical juncture.
According to Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the project is currently awaiting final clearance from the Cabinet...
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Noida-based private firm IG Defence has recently shed more light on its newest indigenous creation, the JWALA.
Showcased alongside other advanced platforms like the KAL drone at the North Tech Symposium 2026, JWALA emerges as a fast-reacting, short-range weapon that blurs the lines between a...
Opinion Decoding the Tejas Mk1A Pricing: Why India’s Indigenous Fighter Is More Cost-Effective Than It Looks
When the Indian Air Force secured the 83-aircraft contract for the Tejas Mk1A, the overall price tag broke down to approximately ₹640 crore per fighter jet.
At first glance, this headline figure has led some to mistakenly conclude that India’s homegrown combat aircraft carries an exorbitant...
The Indian Navy is preparing for a significant technological leap with the development of Project 17B, the successor to the current Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigates.
This new initiative represents more than a simple upgrade; it marks a strategic shift in naval doctrine.
While previous...
The ambitious "Super Sukhoi" modernization program for the Indian Air Force has reached a pivotal technical milestone.
Engineers from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Nashik division, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Electronics and...
In a significant step to bolster its aerial combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to rapidly expand its stockpile of advanced beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM).
Plans are currently underway to ramp up the manufacturing of the Astra Mk2 and the upcoming...
Recent visuals emerging from Chinese social media platforms have sparked fresh interest in the J-35, the naval-capable stealth fighter developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
The latest photographs depict a refined prototype undergoing ground testing, accompanied by...
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on May 07, 2026.
TARA, the modular range extension kit, is India’s first indigenous...
Bangladesh’s new government, headed by Tarique Rahman, has formally sought China’s involvement and support for the Teesta River restoration project, a move that may cast shadow on New Delhi-Dhaka ties.
The issues concerning the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called upon the Commanders of the three Services to remain future-ready by drawing lessons from 'Operation Sindoor' and adapting to the evolving global security landscape, while stressing the need to strengthen India’s capabilities in artificial...
Analysis Will the Rafale Deal Fructify or Will Interface Control Document Authority Concerns Stall the MRFA Contract?
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) long-standing quest for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) has reached a critical juncture.
While the French-made Rafale remains a top contender following its successful deployment and strategic performance, new hurdles regarding technical sovereignty have...
Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, who served as the Director General of Air Operations during last year's military operation against Pakistan, on Thursday said that Indian forces had shot down 13 aircrafts and 11 airfields of the rogue nation under the Operation Sindoor.
Addressing a press...
The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a premier laboratory under India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is developing a new line of high-speed, stealthy swarm drones.
These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are designed to be "attritable," meaning they are...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has highlighted the remarkable cost efficiency of its current Guided Pinaka rocket system, which is actively deployed by the Indian Army.
Priced at just ₹70 lakh per unit, this system stands out as one of the most affordable...
India is taking a significant step into the future of military technology with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) spearheading a new 300-kilowatt Directed Energy Weapon (DEW).
Operating at the speed of light, this high-power laser system can strike targets up to 20...
India's decisive military action met its predefined objectives despite Pakistan’s attempt to escalate, an Afghan media outlet reported Thursday on the commemoration of the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor.
The report said that India achieved its objectives during Operation Sindoor by...
Pakistan's defence systems fell below expectations when they were tested against real-time targeting, integrated air defence and electronic warfare during India's Operation Sindoor last year, a report has detailed.
It stated that India’s Operation Sindoor was the “clearest example” of how...
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