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Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-04-14T00:56:09+0530

The blueprint for India’s next-generation aircraft carrier is steadily taking shape as the Indian Navy and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) refine the concept for the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier-III (IAC-III), widely known as INS Vishal. While the Navy anticipates formal...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-04-13T21:32:20+0530

The development of India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) has reached a critical stage, with American aerospace giant GE proposing a revised approach for the fighter’s propulsion system. According to recent reports, GE has pitched a heavily upgraded or completely "clean-sheet" engine...

IANS · 2026-04-13T18:54:36+0530

In a boost to Make in India, US-based aircraft engine maker GE Aerospace on Monday announced a new agreement with the Indian Air Force to set up an in-country depot facility for F404-IN20 engines that power the HAL Tejas fighter jets. The upcoming facility will be established in India and...

IANS · 2026-04-13T18:43:23+0530

The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force on Monday saluted the indomitable courage, unwavering commitment, and supreme sacrifice of India’s brave soldiers defending the world’s highest battlefield. As Operation Meghdoot completed 42 years, both forces paid tribute to a legacy defined by valour...

Raghav Patel · 2026-04-13T13:08:33+0530

New Delhi is adopting a calculated and highly technical strategy for its monumental ₹3.25 lakh crore procurement of 114 Rafale fighter aircraft. To guarantee that locally developed missiles and munitions can be armed on the French jets, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is preparing to enforce the...

Raj Basu · 2026-04-13T11:53:51+0530

India's military forces have launched a major upgrade programme for their existing inventory of AK-103 assault rifles. Recent tenders published on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) reveal plans to heavily modify these weapons. Following the...

PTI · 2026-04-13T11:25:24+0530

Widening its crackdown on the inter-state network of the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with central intelligence agencies, has detained several people from Haryana and Rajasthan for allegedly facilitating the acquisition of fraudulent identities...

Raghav Patel · 2026-04-13T00:59:30+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently assessing the possibility of arming its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets with Russian-made UPAB-1500 precision-guided glide bombs. This potential acquisition is designed to drastically improve India's ability to conduct long-range strikes against heavily...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-04-13T00:26:39+0530

India’s ambitious initiative to develop the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) has achieved a major breakthrough. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has officially locked in the aircraft's aerodynamic shape, successfully transitioning the project out of the conceptual design phase...

Raghav Patel · Sunday at 10:39 PM

Moscow has presented a renewed proposal to New Delhi, offering to supply the Indian Air Force (IAF) with two squadrons of Su-57 stealth fighter jets. If an agreement is finalised by the end of 2026, India could receive between 36 and 40 of these fifth-generation aircraft by 2030. According to...

Raghav Patel · Sunday at 10:16 PM

The Indian aerospace sector is rapidly advancing its next-generation sensor technology, focusing heavily on passive Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems. This move represents a major strategic shift in air combat, prioritizing the ability to spot enemy aircraft without broadcasting radio...

Raghav Patel · Sunday at 9:27 PM

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is preparing to take a major step forward in its ongoing effort to modernize the nation's aerial combat fleet. Next month, the MoD is projected to issue a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to French aerospace manufacturer Dassault Aviation for the purchase of 114...

Raghav Patel · Sunday at 9:05 PM

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is making a concerted effort to equip its upcoming Tejas Mk2 fighter jets with the formidable Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM). Equipping the new aircraft with the Meteor is part of a strategic plan to unify India's high-tier aerial combat...

Raj Basu · Sunday at 7:05 PM

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is drastically upgrading its aerial security framework, transitioning its current capabilities into a massive 10-squadron missile shield known as the "Sudarshan Chakra." At the heart of this strategy is the allocation of one highly specialised S-400 squadron...

Raghav Patel · Sunday at 6:07 PM

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently reviewing the standard-issue weapons provided to its aircrew for combat operations, moving away from older handguns toward advanced, high-capacity Personal Defence Weapons (PDWs). Reports indicate that the IAF is looking at the domestically produced ASMI...

Raghav Patel · Sunday at 5:31 PM

In a major leap for India’s aerial combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is equipping its fleet of over 55 MiG-29UPG fighter jets with the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM). Initiated in late March 2026, this vital upgrade officially phases out the ageing Soviet-era...

IANS · Sunday at 5:05 PM

The Indian Navy will hold the inaugural biannual Commanders' Conference from April 14 to 16, at Nausena Bhawan in New Delhi, as announced by the Ministry of Defence on Sunday. This Conference takes place amidst the Indian Navy's deployment in the Indian Ocean, where it is tasked with protecting...

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Analysis India’s 65,000-Tonne IAC-III Design Evolves as DRDO Advances Manned-Unmanned Teaming for Future Naval Air Wings

GE Offer to Develop New 110–130 kN Engine for AMCA Mk2, Leveraging F414 Architecture to Minimise Redesign and Accelerate Development

GE and IAF to Establish F404 Engine Maintenance And Repair Facility in India to Support Tejas Fleet

Indian Army and Air Force celebrate Siachen Day, marking 42 years of strategic dominance and supreme sacrifice

India to Mandate ICD Clause in 114 Rafale Deal to Enable Indigenous Weapon Integration Without Source Code Access

Indian Army Issues Make in India Tenders to Upgrade AK-103 Rifles with Holographic Sights, IR Lasers, Suppressors and Tactical Kits

From Forged Passports to Fake PAN Cards: J&K Police Expose Lashkar-e-Taiba's Massive Inter-State Fake Document Network Spanning Across India

IAF Considers Integrating Russian UPAB-1500 Glide Munitions to Boost Su-30MKI Stand-Off Strike Range and Lethality

ADA Finalises TEDBF Aerodynamic Configuration, Awarding Vital Wind Tunnel Validation Contracts to NAL

Russia Offers India Up to 40 Su-57 Stealth Jets by 2030 as Interim 5th-Gen Solution Until AMCA Induction Begins

India Accelerates Passive IRST Sensor Fusion for Tejas Mk2, Super Sukhoi, and AMCA to Counter Stealth Threats

MoD Expected to Issue RFP to Dassault for 114 Rafale Jets, Focus on Local Manufacturing and ToT

IAF Seeks Meteor Missile for Tejas Mk2, but MBDA Integration Policy Poses Hurdle for Indigenous Uttam Radar

IAF Plans to Shield Delhi NCR with Dedicated S-400 Squadron Under 10-Unit Hybrid "Sudarshan Chakra" Air Defence Grid

IAF Considers Indigenous ASMI Machine Pistol for Pilot Survival Kits to Boost Aircrew Firepower and Evasion Tactics in Hostile Territory

IAF to Upgrade MiG-29UPG Fighters With ASRAAM Missiles To Counter Emerging Low Signature Drone Threats Effectively

Indian Navy Scheduled To Host Commanders' Conference from April 14, Focusing On Energy Security Amid West Asia Conflict

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