While the Indian government officially green-lit the development of around 120 to 130 Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) in March 2024—enough to equip roughly seven squadrons—the Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking much further ahead.
Long-term strategic planning has shifted its focus toward...
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American aerospace giant Boeing has revealed a comprehensive strategy to maintain the operational readiness of the C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft until 2075.
This long-term modernisation effort promises major tactical advantages for its global users. Prominent among these is the Indian...
The arrival of advanced, fifth-generation stealth aircraft like the Shenyang J-35 in the region is changing the rules of modern air combat.
Traditionally, stealth fighters rely on a "first look, first shot, first kill" strategy, assuming they can dictate the terms of engagement by remaining...
Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a key Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) figure and a close associate of the Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said on Monday.
The incident took place in Landi Kotal in the Khyber region, some 250...
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) US Pacific Air Forces Commander General Kevin Schneider visited operational and training facilities during his just-concluded official visit to India which further deepened the strategic defence partnership between both countries, the Embassy of the United States...
As India gears up for the anticipated maiden flight of the LCA Tejas Mk2 in mid-2026, the Medium Weight Fighter (MWF) is showcasing a major shift in how the nation approaches combat aircraft design.
While it is not a full fifth-generation stealth jet like the upcoming Advanced Medium Combat...
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek tomorrow. In a social media post, he stated that he will highlight India’s commitment towards global peace amidst the security challenges...
The Indian Army on Monday shared a post on social media highlighting how Operation Sindoor disrupted the command structure of the terrorists in just 22 minutes.
"Resolve. Clarity. Mission Focus. Justice Served -- Swift and Precise. Evidence doesn't argue - It settles," the Army wrote on X...
As of April 2026, India's ambitious fifth-generation fighter jet project, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), has moved into its most vital engineering stage.
Following the Cabinet Committee on Security's (CCS) approval of Rs 15,000 crore for Full-Scale Engineering Development (FSED) in...
Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab has offered its Saab Lightweight Integrated Mast (SLIM) technology to the Indian Navy.
This advanced system is designed to streamline sensor arrangements, lower a warship's radar footprint, and improve the overall layout of the ship's upper deck...
India's premier supersonic cruise missile initiative, BrahMos, is currently experiencing significant internal turbulence that could drastically impact the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy.
Recent reports indicate that massive staff relocations within BrahMos Aerospace have caused...
Analysis Decoding China’s Atlas Drone Swarm: Strategic Implications for India and Need for Accelerated Indigenous Autonomous Programs
In late March 2026, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) formally introduced its groundbreaking "Atlas" drone swarm system, marking a critical turning point in the nature of modern warfare across the Indo-Pacific.
Developed by the state-owned defence conglomerate China Electronic...
The Indian Ministry of Defence, through its Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), recently approved the purchase of six more Boeing P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft.
This expansion, valued at roughly ₹28,000 crore and potentially reaching up to $4 billion overall with long-term maintenance...
Opinion Trump’s Energy Coup on Gulf Allies to Reroute Global Oil & Gas Flows to Turn America into its New Center of Gravity as the Global Energy Superpower
“The U.S. is the largest oil producer in the world, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money. If I had my choice and it were up to me, I’d take the oil and I’d keep the oil, it would bring plenty of money. Unfortunately the American people would like to see us come home.” –...
Days ahead of the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army on Sunday shared a social media post highlighting the precision strikes that destroyed nine terror camps linked to outfits such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
"Precision...
DRDO Chairman and Secretary, Department of Defence (R&D), Samir V. Kamat, on Saturday unveiled Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled), designed and developed by the Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, an official said.
Speaking at the event organised at DRDO’s...
As of April 2026, Russia has significantly expanded its proposal to supply the Indian Air Force (IAF) with the Su-57 "Felon" stealth fighter.
Moving away from the basic export model, Moscow is now offering two highly advanced options: a heavily upgraded single-seat jet and a futuristic...
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