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M S Chatterji · 2026-06-24T19:28:40+0530

The strategic defence partnership between India and Israel continues to deepen, encompassing everything from electronic warfare and radar systems to highly accurate munitions. As the Indian Air Force (IAF) aggressively modernises its aerial combat fleet, Israeli defence contractors are stepping...

Raj Basu · 2026-06-24T18:40:54+0530

With ongoing tensions along India’s western borders, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing for a major leap in its combat readiness. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced that the first deliveries of the highly anticipated Tejas Mk1A fighter jets will begin around August or...

IANS · 2026-06-24T18:18:06+0530

Bharat Dynamics has won an order worth Rs 1,347.71 crore from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the manufacture of military hardware, including helicopter-mounted missile launchers, the defence PSU informed the stock exchanges on Wednesday. The order includes Helina Launchers and Line...

RonitBisht · 2026-06-24T15:22:06+0530

The recent breakdown of Europe’s highly anticipated Future Combat Air System (FCAS) serves as a critical warning for international defence partnerships. The effective collapse of the programme in mid-2026, driven largely by intense corporate friction between France’s Dassault Aviation and the...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-24T13:20:34+0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is approaching a crucial milestone in the development of the Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer-42 (HLFT-42). According to company insiders, the immediate priority is finalizing the engine selection for the new aircraft. Sources indicate that once the engine...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-24T12:27:20+0530

Pune-based defence manufacturer Nibe Limited has announced that its domestically developed Vayu Astra-1 loitering munition can be fired directly from the Suryastra long-range rocket system. This integration effectively turns the artillery platform into a dual-purpose deep-strike weapon, giving...

IANS · 2026-06-24T09:02:13+0530

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is visiting China to cement economic and defence ties, with a fighter jet deal as the centrepiece, signalling Dhaka’s apparent strategic tilt toward Beijing, which may risk undermining – if not contradicting – commitments made under the US trade pact...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-23T18:01:00+0530

The Indian Navy is quietly advancing one of the most significant domestic standardisation efforts in underwater warfare. This strategic shift revolves around designing the upcoming Project-77 nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) and Project-76 next-generation conventional submarines (SSKs)...

IANS · 2026-06-23T17:40:07+0530

Pakistan's oft-repeated claim that India lost several Rafale fighters during Operation Sindoor has now been squarely contradicted by the Indian Air Force itself. A newly issued Request for Proposal (RFP) in June makes clear that all 36 Rafales acquired under the 2016 agreement with France...

IANS · 2026-06-23T17:36:45+0530

The Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) newly-commissioned Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), ICGS Achal, has arrived at its base port in Vadinar in the North-West Region, marking a significant enhancement in the force’s operational capabilities and maritime security infrastructure. A special welcome ceremony...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-06-23T11:10:35+0530

As India edges closer to selecting a foreign partner to co-develop a 120-kilonewton (kN) engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2, the contest between Britain's Rolls-Royce and France's Safran has grown into a major strategic crossroads. The final choice is no longer just about...

Raj Basu · 2026-06-23T10:38:36+0530

The Government of India is currently in early but rapidly progressing discussions to export two of its premier military assets—the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defence system—to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This potential agreement marks a critical milestone in...

Raj Basu · 2026-06-23T10:22:15+0530

In a major boost to India’s domestic aviation manufacturing, Paras Defence & Space Technologies has successfully supplied critical avionics hardware for the Saras Mk-II aircraft. By designing and delivering a comprehensive glass cockpit suite for the twin-engine turboprop plane, the firm has...

M S Chatterji · 2026-06-23T00:18:13+0530

While the imposing missiles of the Russian S-400 Triumf typically command the spotlight, the system’s formidable reputation is truly anchored in its 92N6E "Grave Stone" engagement radar. In any modern long-range surface-to-air weapon, the underlying battle management technology dictates its...

Jaydeep Gupta · Monday at 5:59 PM

Flying combat missions over the Tibetan Plateau presents some of the most unforgiving aerodynamic hurdles in military aviation. With airbases situated at altitudes surpassing 14,000 feet, the exceptionally thin air significantly hampers engine output, decreases aerodynamic lift, and forces...

Raghav Patel · Monday at 9:51 AM

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pursuing a monumental modernization of its combat fleet through the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme. Centered around the proposed purchase of 114 Dassault Rafale jets—a deal estimated at ₹3.25 lakh crore—this initiative is widely considered one of the...

IANS · Sunday at 11:17 PM

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating in the commissioning ceremony of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port here, naval officers associated with the newly inducted vessels highlighted their advanced capabilities, indigenous systems, and...

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Analysis How Israeli Advanced Standoff Weapons and A2A Missiles Are Shaping IAF Su-30MKI, MiG-29 and Tejas Modernisation

How Tejas Mk1A Poised to Get First-Strike Advantage Over PAF J-10C With Low RCS & 160km Astra Mk1

Bharat Dynamics Secures Massive Rs 1,348 Crore Order From HAL For Essential Helina Launchers And Defence Systems

Opinion Why Collapse of FCAS and Airbus–Dassault Fall-Out Demands Caution from India Before Funding French 6th-Gen Fighter Programme

HAL Eyes Engine Freeze for HLFT-42 Trainer to Complete Design by 2030; Choice to Define Combat Capability

Vayu Astra Drone Can Be Launched from Suryastra Rocket Launcher for Deep Strikes, Confirms NIBE Limited

How Bangladesh’s Pursuit of Chinese Defence Equipment Directly Challenges the US Security Framework in the Indo-Pacific

Indian Navy Plans Unified Core Tech and Weapon Ecosystem for P-76 and P-77 Submarines to Maximise Indigenous Content

New IAF Tender for 36 Rafale Fighter Jets Debunks Pakistan's Operation Sindoor Loss Claims

Deployment Of ICGS Achal In The Northwestern Region Promises Unprecedented Upgrades To India’s Coastal Defence Grid

Analysis Rolls-Royce or Safran: Why AMCA Mk2 Engine Decision Will Shape India’s Future Aerospace Strategic Autonomy

UAE Eyes Indian BrahMos Missiles and Akashteer System to Build Credible Deterrence Against Iran

Paras Defence Delivers Glass Cockpit Avionics for NAL’s Saras Mk-II, Aiming for Higher Localisation in Projected 100+ Aircraft Market

Beyond the S-400 Grave Stone Radar, How Project Kusha’s LR-MFR to Become India’s Sovereign Long-Range Air Defence Brain

Analysis How Dry Kaveri Engine’s Thermal Stealth and Endurance Will Transform Ghatak UCAV into a Lethal Predator Over Tibet

India’s New MRFA Rafales to Feature Upgraded Meteor Missiles with Enhanced Datalink for Sharper BVR Edge

‘Densely packed with weapons, sensors’: Naval officers highlight capabilities of newly-commissioned INS Agray, INS Dunagiri

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