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Raj Basu · 2026-08-09T00:43:57+0530

After nearly forty years, Israel is once again exploring the possibility of building its own fighter jet. According to late July 2026 reports from Bloomberg and The Jerusalem Post, an anonymous senior official in Israel revealed a ten-year plan to create a homegrown stealth fighter and an...

Raj Basu · 2026-08-08T19:02:58+0530

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is rapidly modernising its aerial combat capabilities, placing a heavy emphasis on advanced fifth-generation stealth aircraft like the heavy-weight J-20 and the newly introduced medium-weight J-35A. Consequently, domestic demand for the...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-08-08T18:19:49+0530

India’s strategic move to embrace an execution model involving public-private collaboration for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) represents a watershed moment in the nation's defence manufacturing history. Approved by the Defence Minister in May 2025, this framework departs from the...

Raghav Patel · 2026-08-08T18:04:01+0530

India has recently taken a major step in modernising its naval forces by choosing Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and its local partner, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), to execute the highly anticipated Project-75I submarine programme. This decision positions Germany as a...

RonitBisht · 2026-08-08T17:46:02+0530

India's recent flight test of the Agni-IV intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) has ignited a surprising wave of discussion among military observers in Turkey. The conversation was triggered when an open-source intelligence analyst, Damien Symon, posted a graphical representation of the...

Raghav Patel · 2026-08-08T00:32:02+0530

Recent technical blueprints for India’s Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter (MWF) confirm a significant design shift: the aircraft will replace its traditional fixed internal cannon with a detachable external gun pod. This marks a major departure from the internal gun layouts seen on the earlier...

Raghav Patel · 2026-08-08T00:09:06+0530

In a massive leap forward for one of the world's largest ongoing fighter jet competitions, France has officially handed over its techno-commercial proposal to India to supply 114 Rafale multi-role combat aircraft. Valued at roughly Rs 3.25 lakh crore ($39 billion), this mega-deal under the...

IANS · Friday at 10:34 PM

India and Russia are expected to forge a more durable and sustainable partnership to navigate the fast-changing geopolitical, geoeconomic and geostrategic shifts and uncertainties in global politics. The partnership assumes greater significance as the Eurasian region emerges as the epicentre of...

Chandresh · Friday at 2:14 PM

The Indian Navy, alongside the Ministry of Defence, is intensifying its mission to achieve self-reliance in marine propulsion by swapping out older Ukrainian gas turbines for homegrown technology. Spurred by global instability and the strategic necessity of maintaining steady supply chains...

Chandresh · Friday at 10:45 AM

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has initiated the development of a home-grown Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system for its upcoming HTSE-1200 turboshaft engine. This marks a critical step toward achieving complete self-reliance in India's helicopter propulsion sector...

RonitBisht · Friday at 1:13 AM

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 · Friday at 12:32 AM

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 · Friday at 12:05 AM

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 · Thursday at 11:26 PM

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 · Thursday at 1:01 AM

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 · Thursday at 12:43 AM

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 · Thursday at 12:04 AM

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...

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Opinion As Israel Seeks a Domestic Stealth Jet, Could a Partnership With India's AMCA Programme Benefit Both Nations?

Despite Active J-10CE Production, Why China Struggles to Secure Major Export Deals Beyond Pakistan Air Force

How India’s Private Industry Integration in AMCA Programme Forces Pakistan to Reevaluate Its 5th-Gen Fighter Options

How Robust Indo-French Defence Partnership Unaffected by German TKMS Selection for P-75I Subs and Naval Group’s Early Exit

Analysis How Successful Agni-IV Missile Launch Highlights India's 4,000Km Strategic Reach, Sparking Unexpected Reactions Among Turkish Analysts

Indian Tejas Mk2 Fighter to Feature Detachable Gun Pod to Free Premium Internal Space for Avionics, Reveals Documents

France Submits Techno-Commercial Proposal for 114 Rafale Fighter Jets to India in Rs 3.25 Lakh Cr MRFA Project

India and Russia Forging Durable Strategic Partnership to Navigate Complex Global Geopolitical Shifts, Reports Indicate

India Builds Domestic Marine Propulsion Ecosystem to Replace Legacy Ukrainian Gas Turbines Across Major Warship Classes

HAL Commences Indigenous FADEC System Development to Power the Advanced HTSE-1200 Turboshaft Helicopter Engine

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

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