India's defence manufacturing sector is actively developing long-range "kamikaze" drones, often called loitering munitions, that rival the renowned Iranian Shahed-136.
Several private enterprises are creating these home-grown weapons to supply both the Indian armed forces and international...
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India has repatriated the non-essential crew members of an Iranian warship that docked in Kochi on March 4 amid the escalating military conflict between Iran and the US, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.
Over 50 of the 183 crew members have stayed back as the ship, IRIS Lavan...
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The US and India are moving very close to finalising a critical minerals agreement, and a big announcement is expected in the next few months, American Envoy Sergio Gor said on Friday, asserting that the last few months have seen a “remarkable series of breakthroughs” in the US-India ties...
India's New Maritime Doctrine Highlights Expanded Naval Focus Across The Indo-Pacific Region: Report
India’s 2025 Maritime Doctrine underscores its ambition to be a “preferred security partner” and “first responder” in the region, marking a notable shift from repeated use of these terms in diplomatic statements to their formal inclusion in a naval policy.
According to a report in...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on a highly advanced structural design for India's upcoming Ghatak stealth drone.
Sources close to the project indicate that this 13-tonne flying-wing Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) will rely extensively on modern...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) today commissioned & operationalised a Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) facility at its Nasik Division for the processing of Carbon-Carbon Brake Discs of LCA Mk 1A aircraft in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh & Dr D K Sunil, CMD, HAL.
The...
In a symbolic step towards rehabilitation and mainstream integration, 78 surrendered Maoists from Sukma district visited the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in Raipur on Friday. The group, comprising former cadres who once operated in the dense jungles of Bastar, observed live proceedings of...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly reconsidering the 2035 retirement schedule for its highly dependable Mirage-2000 fighter jets.
Military sources suggest that the phase-out of these aircraft might be pushed back by up to four years, allowing them to remain on active duty until 2038 or...
Analysis India’s Naval Ambitions in the French FCAS Programme May Face Severe Weight Restrictions Due to Current STOBAR Based Aircraft Carrier
India has conveyed its intent to participate in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a cutting-edge European aerospace initiative originally established by France, Germany, and Spain.
During recent diplomatic discussions, including the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru this...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking significant steps to fortify its ground-based airspace protection by planning the acquisition of three to five new squadrons of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) system, locally designated as "Abhra."
This anticipated follow-on order from the...
A recent probe into the February 7 runway excursion involving a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas fighter jet has pointed to a software error in the aircraft's onboard computer as the primary cause.
This revelation comes after the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted comprehensive...
Afghanistan's Ministry of National Defence said on Friday that it has conducted strikes on Pakistani military centres and installations in Kohat district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in retaliation to the airstrikes launched by Islamabad on Thursday night which resulted in several...
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held another telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, discussing bilateral cooperation and matters concerning BRICS, where India is the current chair and Iran a member of the grouping.
This marked the...
Aerospace giant Rolls-Royce has offered to partner with India to jointly create a new generation of small and medium turbofan jet engines.
This proposed collaboration centres on the British company’s innovative "Orpheus" engine framework.
The move aligns closely with New Delhi’s ongoing "Make...
As India evaluates the acquisition of 40 to 60 Sukhoi Su-57M fifth-generation fighter jets to bridge current capability shortages, the focus is expanding beyond the aircraft itself.
While the Su-57 represents a significant leap in stealth and sensor fusion, the true game-changer lies in its...
Analysis How Rafale Became IAF's Favourite Contender in MRFA Tender after Op Sindoor Success and Existing Infra Synergy
Following extensive evaluations of nine different fighter jets, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has selected the French-made Dassault Rafale as its definitive choice for the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme.
Recent approvals from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) have cleared the...
Following the successful development and testing of the tripod-mounted Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now directing its efforts towards creating a true shoulder-fired version.
According to defence sources, the upcoming...
