India's comprehensive Super Sukhoi modernisation initiative is advancing steadily, with the indigenous Virupaksha Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar on track for its first pre-production batch by late 2026.
Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO)...
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India’s military strength relies heavily on its ability to move critical assets across some of the most unforgiving terrains in the world.
At the heart of this logistical and strategic power is a vehicle that has quietly served the armed forces for decades: the High Mobility Truck manufactured...
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his highly anticipated three-day state visit to Indonesia starting on July 6, 2026, discussions surrounding the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile are set to take centre stage.
Indonesia is actively seeking to expand its initial plans and acquire...
Opinion Extending IAF Mirage 2000 Service to 2039 Highlights Why India Needs Tejas Mk2 and AMCA Without Delay
The Dassault Mirage 2000, affectionately known as 'Vajra' within the Indian Air Force (IAF), was once celebrated as the ultimate fighter jet.
Renowned for its sleek delta-wing design, remarkable precision strike abilities, and a proven track record during the Kargil War, the aircraft is now...
India's private military manufacturing sector is witnessing extraordinary growth in 2026.
Driven by the strategic urgency following Operation Sindoor—a precision strike launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack—alongside sweeping policy reforms and a strong drive for self-reliance...
Modern warfare heavily depends on instantaneous battlefield awareness. Meeting this critical need, Indian firm Exicom Technologies India Pvt Ltd has successfully fielded an advanced Video Downlink Transmitter.
Recently cleared by the Regional Centre for Military Airworthiness (RCMA-H/C), this...
Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) is widely recognised as the premier military aviation simulation, celebrated for its hyper-realistic replication of flight physics, sensor suites, and combat systems.
Because the software attracts a massive, dedicated audience of military personnel, defence...
Pakistan Army is not content with acting as the unelected custodian of the state, being the largest industrial conglomerate in the country with billions of dollars in turnover, a report said.
With its network and commercial interests spread across almost every sector of the country’s economy...
India and Malaysia Solidify Long-Term Defence Ties Through Joint Science and Tech Committee Meetings
The 12th Meeting of the India–Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation was held on Friday in New Delhi, where both countries reaffirmed their commitment to long-term cooperation and strengthening defence industrial ties.
"The 12th Meeting of the...
India remains open to future negotiations regarding Japan's cutting-edge Mogami-class frigates, despite the topic not being explicitly covered during the recent bilateral summit.
In their latest meeting, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed to...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring a second Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker on a wet lease from the American military contractor, Metrea Management.
This potential addition aims to serve as an immediate stopgap measure, enhancing India's mid-air...
India’s mission to develop a fifth-generation stealth fighter has secured crucial backing from civilian aviation authorities, ensuring that the ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme will experience no delays regarding airspace access.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)...
Analysis Beyond AMCA, Why IAF Might Require a Heavy Twin-Engine Stealth Fighter to Succeed the Su-30MKI and Maintain Air-Superiority Post-2045
As the country pushes forward with the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, defence circles are beginning to debate the necessity of a much larger stealth jet.
Dubbed the Advanced Heavy Combat Aircraft (AHCA), this conceptual 5.5-generation fighter would be designed to work...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully completed the repair and overhaul of its 1,000th AL-31FP turbofan engine, which was recently handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This engine powers the Su-30MKI, the most prominent heavy fighter aircraft in India's fleet.
While this...
A recently circulated video has highlighted the impressive hauling strength of the Indian Army's modernised T-72 Ajeya main battle tank.
The footage reveals the combat vehicle successfully pulling a TATA LPS 4018 heavy-duty commercial truck, which itself was transporting a second T-72 tank on...
Defence Acquisition Council Approves Massive Rs 52,000 Crore Boost to Modernise India's Armed Forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on July 03, 2026, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) i.e., in-principle administrative approval to various acquisition proposals for the Defence Forces at an estimated cost of about Rs 52,000...
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Thursday witnessed 24th day of anti-government protests, which drew over 80,000 passionate protesters to the Eidgah grounds in Rawalakot.
What began as demands for basic rights has transformed into a powerful challenge against Islamabad’s long-standing...
