India’s indigenous air combat capabilities are on the verge of a significant transformation. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is preparing to issue production clearance for the Astra Mk2 air-to-air missile later this year.
In a development that has exceeded initial...
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Highlighting that India is negotiating a major fighter aircraft deal with France to purchase 114 Dassault Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), a report has mentioned that by also getting the French aerospace company to also license its systems for construction, India is growing its...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday granted approval for a host of procurements for the armed forces, clearing the way for the acquisition of Rafale jets, combat missiles, anti-tank mines, P-8i aircraft, and more.
The DAC approval for six P-8i reconnaissance aircraft marks a...
The Defence Ministry on Thursday said it has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 aircraft along with operational role equipment for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for Rs 2,312 crore.
The order is expected to generate significant...
The Defence Ministry on Thursday approved the Rs 3.25 lakh crore proposal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for the Indian Air Force, according to reliable sources.
The clearance was granted by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, which...
The long-standing acquisition of the S-400 Triumf air defence system by the Indian Air Force (IAF) is entering its concluding stage.
Russian officials have confirmed that the fourth squadron is scheduled to arrive in India by late May or early June of this year, with the fifth and final...
India’s decades-long effort to modernise its fighter fleet appears to be reaching a critical turning point, according to a new assessment by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
The UK-based think tank indicates that New Delhi is close to awarding a major contract that...
The nation’s strategic push to develop a fifth-generation fighter jet has reached a pivotal industrial milestone, with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) set to release a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.
According to recent...
The recent appointment of New Zealand’s First Resident Defence Advisor to India underscores the growing bilateral partnership between the two nations.
A Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Commodore Andy Dowling, appointed to the New Zealand High Commission in New Delhi for a three-year posting in...
Last week turned out to be a watershed moment for the Indo-American ties as India and the United States announced a historic and interim agreement framework on trade, marking a significant de-escalation of trade tensions, overcoming a major impasse and a strategic reset in bilateral relations...
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti called on Bahrain Prime Minister and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the Riffa Palace, discussing the strengthening bilateral ties and naval cooperation between India and Bahrain.
"VAdm...
India and Greece have significantly strengthened their strategic partnership by signing a Joint Declaration of Intent to boost defence industrial cooperation.
The agreement was signed in New Delhi following bilateral talks between Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Greek Minister of...
In a landmark decision that redefines India’s aerospace landscape, state-owned giant Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been excluded from the race to manufacture the country’s first fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
The shortlist for this...
In the high-altitude expanses above Leh, the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand has already established a formidable presence along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
However, military planners are now preparing to enhance this platform with a new class of weaponry. By...
India’s prolonged quest to procure a modern fleet of 3-ton utility helicopters has shifted into a high-stakes competition following the effective suspension of the Ka-226T joint venture with Russia.
In a major move that redefines the procurement landscape, Adani Defence and Aerospace has formed...
India has showcased its indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), the Tejas Mk1A, to Greece as a potential solution for the Hellenic Air Force's (HAF) fleet modernization requirements.
During a significant diplomatic visit to New Delhi in February 2026, the Greek Minister of National Defence...
Analysis Saab Offers Advanced Aerospace Ecosystem to India with Gripen-E but Tejas Mk2 Promises True Strategic Autonomy
Swedish aerospace major Saab AB has renewed its pitch to the Indian government with an ambitious proposal that extends well beyond the simple sale of fighter jets.
The company has offered to help establish what it terms the world’s most advanced aerospace industrial ecosystem in India.
This...
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