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Raj Basu · 2026-06-03T20:06:15+0530

According to Group Captain Amit Gehani, the Commanding Officer of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) No. 17 "Golden Arrows" Squadron, India's Rafale jets can confidently defeat Pakistan's current J-10C fleet and their anticipated J-35 stealth fighters. The Golden Arrows serve as the premier IAF unit...

IANS · 2026-06-03T19:18:52+0530

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is investigating the Pahalgam terror attack, has indicated that it will examine possible links between Pakistan-backed terrorist organisations and the Palestinian militant group Hamas as part of its probe. Investigators will probe whether the...

IANS · 2026-06-03T19:10:37+0530

The Counter Intelligence Kashmir wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday carried out raids at multiple places across the Valley in connection with terror-related cases. Officials said that the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) started searches at eight locations across six districts...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-03T09:12:21+0530

To keep pace with the rapidly evolving nature of aerial warfare, India has begun exploratory talks to join one of the two premier sixth-generation fighter aircraft development consortia globally. The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Ministry of Defence recently informed a Parliamentary Standing...

M S Chatterji · 2026-06-03T08:58:06+0530

In a major boost to India's domestic aerospace aspirations, British aviation powerhouse Rolls-Royce has submitted a groundbreaking proposal to jointly create a new fighter jet engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project. Moving far beyond standard commercial agreements, this...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-03T08:39:34+0530

In a significant push to modernize its combat fleet, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is fast-tracking its ambitious Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) initiative. Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh commenced a crucial official tour of France on June 1, signalling that New Delhi is gearing up to issue a...

PIB · 2026-06-03T08:30:03+0530

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have conducted the successful flight-tests of RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile from an airborne platform. The tests were conducted under extreme release conditions with critical trajectory establishing the...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-02T19:14:00+0530

The Indian Army has successfully patented a groundbreaking anti-drone shield engineered specifically to protect its armoured vehicles. This new mechanism utilises a distinctive coaxial blade setup that spins above the tank's turret, forming an active physical shield to block airborne...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-02T19:13:00+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is navigating a crucial period for its MiG-29UPG "Fulcrum" fighter jets. As the military works to keep these aircraft combat-ready into the late 2030s, a major priority is eliminating reliance on fragile foreign supply chains. Rather than facing an early retirement...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-02T19:12:00+0530

The Indian Army is rapidly enhancing its deep-strike capabilities with the impending induction of the "Suryastra" multi-calibre rocket launcher system. Manufactured by Pune-based defence company NIBE Limited, this advanced platform is poised to become a cornerstone of India's long-range...

Anjana Basu · 2026-06-02T19:11:20+0530

India opened CMARS at NIOT, Chennai, to develop and integrate advanced marine autonomous and robotic technologies for varied underwater applications. The centre will aid deep-sea exploration, maritime surveillance, environmental monitoring, and resource assessment, aligning with India’s blue...

Raj Basu · 2026-06-02T13:15:26+0530

The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A programme, a cornerstone of India's modern air defence strategy, is currently navigating complex technical hurdles. Recent reports indicate that the aeronautical establishment is working to resolve software integration issues involving the...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-02T12:54:25+0530

The recent maiden flight of Russia’s first twin-seat fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Su-57D, has brought renewed attention to India’s possible involvement in the advanced aircraft program. Following the jet's inaugural flight on May 19, Sergey Bogdan, the chief test pilot, stated that the...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-06-02T12:41:49+0530

India’s rapidly advancing aerospace sector faces a critical bottleneck: a heavy dependence on foreign-made turboprop engines to power its most vital aircraft. To achieve true self-reliance in defence, there is an urgent requirement to develop a domestic powerplant in the 1,000 to 1,200 shaft...

Raj Basu · 2026-06-02T12:24:34+0530

The landscape of India's unmanned strike capabilities is advancing from basic short-range drones into a highly organised, multi-layered combat system. Leading this charge is Solar Industries. Working through its branch, Economic Explosives Limited (EEL), the firm is boosting manufacturing and...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-02T11:48:06+0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has released a restricted tender (Ref: LCHMSR-395/2/26) to procure machined parts for the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand. This step indicates a deliberate effort to boost production capabilities as the demand for the helicopter grows. Managed through...

M S Chatterji · 2026-06-02T11:34:50+0530

Launched in May 2025 as a decisive response to the tragic Pahalgam terror attacks, Operation Sindoor will go down in history as much more than a military victory. It stands as a powerful testament to the fact that modern conflicts are heavily driven by economic endurance and industrial might...

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Opinion How IAF Rafales Fully Capable of Defeating Pakistan's J-10C and Potential J-35 Stealth Fighters in Future Confrontations

National Investigation Agency Examines Potential Links Between Hamas and Pakistan Terror Outfits in Pahalgam Attack

Counter Intelligence Kashmir Conducts Sweeping Raids Across Eight Locations To Dismantle Pakistan Sponsored Terror Networks

India Expected to Join GCAP or FCAS 6th-Gen Fighter Programme by Year End as MoD Awaiting Formal Responses and Detailed Proposals

Rolls-Royce Proposes Extensive ToT and Full IP Rights for India's AMCA Mk2 Engine with Plans for 2034 First Flight

IAF Chief’s France Visit to Accelerate India’s 114 Rafale Deal with Focus on Indigenous Weapons Integration

Indian Air Force and DRDO successfully flight-test advanced RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from Su-30MKI

Indian Army Patents Active Counter-Rotating Blade Anti-Drone System to Enhance Tank Survivability in Modern Warfare

IAF Revamping MiG-29UPG Fleet with Indigenous Spares, Maintenance and Weaponisation Before Transitioning to Tejas Mk2 Fighters

NIBE Aims for Total Indigenization of 300km Range Suryastra Rocket System Amid Indian Army Emergency Procurement

India Inaugurates Advanced CMARS Facility in Chennai to Revolutionize Underwater Autonomous Robotics and Maritime Surveillance

Analysis Why Tejas Mk1A Faces Software Integration Challenges with Israeli ELTA AESA Radar and Scorpius EW Suite

Russia Ready to Share Su-57 Source Code Access as India Evaluates Licensed Production Deal

Opinion Why India Urgently Needs an Indigenous TPE331-12B Class Turboprop Engine to Power HALE UAVs, HTT-40s, and Dorniers

Beyond Nagastra-3, Solar Industries Plans to Develop Layered Loitering Munitions with Upto 700 km Range Deep Strike Capabilities

HAL Turns to Private Vendors for Prachand Components to Speed Up Delivery of 156 Helicopters

Beyond the Battlefield, How Operation Sindoor Delivered a Crippling Financial Blow to the Pakistan Military

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