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RonitBisht · 2026-08-07T01:13:41+0530

The history of the INS Vikramaditya serves as a harsh warning for India's maritime strategy. What began as a seemingly lucrative deal for a Soviet-era vessel has evolved into a multi-billion dollar liability. As the Indian Navy looks toward the future, the stark contrast between this imported...

Chandresh · 2026-08-07T00:32:26+0530

Paninian Aerospace, an emerging deep-tech firm based in India, has unveiled a bold roadmap for domestic aerospace propulsion that reaches far beyond its current projects. The company has revealed plans to develop a 12.5 kilonewton (kN) turbofan engine to power its future SVAYATT-M1, a...

Raj Basu · 2026-08-07T00:05:11+0530

The upcoming deployment of India’s Project Kusha—formally known as the Extended Range Air Defence System (ERADS)—promises a major shift in South Asia's security dynamics. Spearheaded by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this homegrown initiative will work alongside the...

IANS · 2026-08-06T23:26:38+0530

India's Medium Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni-4' was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur on Thursday, a Ministry of Defence official said. "The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. The test was carried out under the aegis of the...

Raghav Patel · 2026-08-06T01:01:42+0530

French aerospace giant Dassault Aviation has emphasized the increasing importance of the Indian manufacturing sector within its worldwide operations, reinforcing its dedication to the 'Make in India' initiative through multiple local alliances. According to the company’s 2026 Half-Year...

Raghav Patel · 2026-08-06T00:43:21+0530

Egypt is actively assessing the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system, developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), to upgrade its military firepower. For Cairo, the Indian rocket system represents an ideal blend of budget-friendly pricing, pinpoint...

Raj Basu · 2026-08-06T00:04:40+0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully increased the Total Technical Life (TTL) of the AL-31FP turbofan engine to 2,500 flying hours, marking a major breakthrough for the Indian Air Force (IAF). On 8 January 2026, the first engine to benefit from this life-extension upgrade was...

Raghav Patel · Wednesday at 11:30 PM

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has achieved a vital breakthrough in its long and frequently scrutinised mission to develop India's first home-grown turbofan engine, shifting the narrative from sluggish updates to substantial momentum. According to HAL's latest annual disclosures, the core...

Jaydeep Gupta · Wednesday at 7:51 PM

Recent satellite imagery from July 2026 reveals that the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has deployed at least a dozen of its premier Chengdu J-20 "Mighty Dragon" stealth fighters at the Hotan and Damxung airbases near the Indian border. Recognised globally as a formidable...

IANS · Wednesday at 7:16 PM

This day marks seven years since the abrogation of Article 370, a historic decision made in 2019 that abolished the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Following this decision, Jammu and Kashmir is now fully governed by the same set of penal laws as the rest of the country. Earlier, Jammu and...

Raj Basu · Wednesday at 1:18 AM

In a major step toward total self-reliance in aviation, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are drafting a joint proposal to create a homegrown turboprop engine. This ambitious project, which will seek funding...

Raghav Patel · Wednesday at 12:42 AM

India's long-standing mission to develop an indigenous high-thrust fighter jet engine is approaching a major milestone. A joint venture proposal between French aerospace giant Safran and the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is...

RonitBisht · Tuesday at 11:51 PM

Representing a significant military development in South Asia, Pakistan has deployed roughly 250 advanced SH-15 self-propelled artillery units—procured from China—close to its eastern frontier with India. Intelligence reports indicate that these 155mm motorised howitzers have been strategically...

IANS · Tuesday at 11:03 PM

Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted two ISI‑backed cross‑border terror modules with the arrest of nine individuals, including four juveniles, and recovered three illegal pistols along with nine cartridges and four petrol-bottle bombs, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav...

Abid Khan · Tuesday at 10:50 AM

Prominent Pakistani journalist Aftab Iqbal recently asserted on television that Islamabad is struggling to acquire crucial spare parts for its Chinese-supplied J-10CE fighter jets. He attributed this supply bottleneck to ongoing financial disputes related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor...

Raghav Patel · Tuesday at 10:17 AM

Recent rumours suggesting that the manufacturing of India’s indigenous Akash Air Defence Missile System is coming to a halt are entirely inaccurate. Instead, the programme is transitioning into an exciting new era. Driven by the development of highly capable upgraded versions, production is set...

Raj Basu · Tuesday at 12:02 AM

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is actively advancing its drone warfare capabilities with a new class of affordable, air-to-ground (A2G) munitions. Designed specifically for integration with Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) and High Altitude Long Endurance...

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Opinion How Troubled INS Vikramaditya Proves India Must Build Its Future Aircraft Carriers Exclusively Domestically

Paninian Aerospace Plans 12.5 kN Engine to Power SVAYATT-M1 UCAV Following Its Successful 4.5 kN Cruise Missile Engine Programme

Analysis How Project Kusha with 400km Layered Air Defence Network to Shield India Against Future Enemy Adventures

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-4 Medium-Range Ballistic Missile from Chandipur in Odisha

Dassault Expands Indian Industrial Footprint Across Rafale and Falcon Lines, Targets Full MRFA Scheme

Egypt Evaluates India’s Pinaka Rocket System to Boost Long-Range Artillery Capabilities, Cut Costs, and Diversify Defence Imports

HAL Extends Technical Life of AL-31FP Engines to 2,500 Hours, Significantly Improving IAF Su-30MKI Fleet Availability

HAL’s Internally Funded HTFE-25 Core Engine Hits 99.5% Speed, Marking a Major Turnaround for India’s Indigenous Turbofan Programme

Analysis How India Plans to Counter China's J-20? Analysing PLAAF Stealth Vulnerabilities and IAF Air Defence Strategies

Seven Years of Article 370 Abrogation: Examining the Eradication of Separatist Influence and Overground Worker Networks

CSIR-DRDO Plans Indigenous Turboprop Engine for Saras Mk2 Transport Aircraft and Future HALE UCAVs

Safran-GTRE Engine Partnership for AMCA Mk2 Nears Final CCS Approval, Clearance Expected Ahead of August 15, 2026

Pakistan Stations 250 Advanced Chinese SH-15 Artillery Systems Near Indian Border

Amritsar Police dismantle two ISI-backed cross-border terror networks, arresting nine suspects and seizing multiple illegal weapons

Mounting CPEC Debt Disputes Cause China to Delay J-10CE Spares and J-35A Jets for Pakistan, Claims Pakistani Journalist

BDL and BEL Eyes to Sustain Akash Defence Missile Production Beyond 2030 Driven by Advanced Variant Demands and Export Potential

DRDO Developing Low-Cost Compact Missile for Drones Featuring Advanced SAASM Navigation and INS Guidance Systems

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