Recent reports indicating that India is exploring entry into the French-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS)—a sixth-generation fighter jet programme—have sparked discussions among aviation experts.
Former American fighter pilots view this as both a major strategic chance and a high-stakes...
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Former Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (Retd.), has strongly advocated for an indigenous approach to replacing the IAF's ageing British-origin BAE Systems Hawk Mk-132 advanced jet trainers.
Highlighting India's growing aerospace capabilities, Bhadauria stated that...
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has revised the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development phase of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter.
In a move to update its commercial agreements, the agency has replaced the London...
Analysis How India Foiled Pakistan Military Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos in May 2025 Following An Urgent Warning From US Vice President JD Vance
New details have surfaced regarding the intense military confrontation between India and Pakistan in May 2025.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar disclosed to Parliament in July 2025 that American Vice President JD Vance alerted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 9 about a...
The US Embassy in India on Monday said it welcomes the Ministry of Defence’s contract with General Atomics to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian systems to the Indian Navy.
“The United States welcomes the Ministry of Defence’s contract with General Atomics for the lease of two MQ-9B Sea Guardian...
India and Armenia on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in research, development, innovation and shared production in the defence industry, the Ministry of Defence stated.
“Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh called on Minister of High Tech Industry, Armenia...
India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully developed a new set of home-grown technologies for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter, as highlighted in the company's recent annual report.
Key advancements include an optical fuel-level sensing system and an...
In a series of joint intelligence-based operations conducted across Thoubal, Kakching and Churachandpur districts of Manipur, the Assam Rifles, along with the Manipur Police and state Commandos, successfully thwarted anti-national activities, officials said here.
A Defence Spokesman said on...
Analysis India Eyes Global AMCA Exports via Private Consortium, but Engine Approvals and Stiff Competition Loom
In a major shift for its aerospace industry, the Indian government has handed over the production of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)—the country's upcoming 25-tonne class fifth-generation stealth fighter—to an industry consortium led by the private sector.
Beyond meeting the needs of...
Following the events of Operation Sindoor, India has accelerated the development and testing of its advanced air and missile defence shields.
In 2026, the country marked major progress with three critical interceptor systems: the AD-1, AD-2, and Project Kusha. These successful trials highlight...
Opinion Evaluating Tejas Trainer Against HLFT-42 for IAF 150 Jet Stage III Requirement Amid Hawk Retirement
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) to acquire approximately 150 Stage-III advanced jet trainers, preparing to eventually replace its long-serving BAE Hawk Mk-132 fleet. This major procurement will shape the future of India's aviation sector.
The...
Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, has cautioned against buying Russia's Su-57 fighter jets as a temporary solution for India's fifth-generation combat needs.
He believes that a small, short-term procurement could easily snowball into a massive fleet, thereby...
Discussions regarding Pakistan's possible purchase of China's advanced J-35 stealth fighter jet have recently shifted focus. Instead of questioning whether the sale will eventually happen, experts are now asking when Beijing will decide the timing is strategically appropriate.
Recent commentary...
Preliminary industry estimates suggest that India’s next-generation fighter jet, the Tejas Mk2, could cost only 23 percent more per unit than the current Tejas Mk1A.
If these projections hold true, the price of the new aircraft will remain surprisingly close to its predecessor, despite a...
Reliance Industries Limited and British engineering firm Rolls-Royce have declared their intention to collaborate on the design, development, and production of a homegrown combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program.
As part of this proposed partnership, the two...
Hyderabad-based startup Paninian India has marked a major milestone in the country's aerospace sector by introducing the Yantur compact turbofan.
Generating a thrust of 4.5 kilonewtons (kN), it is the first privately built engine in this category within India.
While currently in the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for transforming India into a global hub for defence manufacturing, with particular emphasis on achieving self-reliance in advanced capabilities such as hypersonic technologies, drones and counter-drone systems.
In his Independence...
