The Indian Air Force (IAF) has adopted a practical approach to modernising its fighter fleet by deciding to exclude approximately 70 of its older Sukhoi Su-30MKI aircraft from the extensive "Super Sukhoi" upgrade programme.
Rather than undergoing a complete overhaul, these older jets will...
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Recent disclosures from leaked diplomatic cables have brought to light a critical shift in Pakistan’s strategic posture.
Reports indicate that Islamabad has urgently requested Beijing's assistance in acquiring a sea-based nuclear second-strike capability.
This highly guarded tier of nuclear...
India's push for technological self-reliance in its naval modernisation has reached a major milestone.
On February 12, 2026, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) formally granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the indigenous development and procurement of a 4-megawatt marine gas turbine...
Recent reports and photographic evidence indicate that Russia has initiated ground taxi trials for a brand-new, twin-seat model of its fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter.
This modified aircraft features an elongated cockpit canopy with a tandem seating arrangement, bearing a strong visual...
The Indian Navy on Monday said that IOS Sagar's visit to Sri Lanka reinforces both countries' shared commitment towards regional peace, stability and collective maritime security under the vision of MAHASAGAR and the government of India’s 'Neighbourhood First' policy.
“As part of her...
Lt Gen Harbinder Singh Vandra, General Officer Commanding, Madhya Bharat Area, under the Central Command of the Indian Army, reviewed the training infrastructure and development works at the Army Education Corps (AEC) Centre and School in Pachmarhi, an official said on Monday.
During the...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is maintaining a strict stance regarding the potential acquisition of the Russian Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter.
Senior officials have indicated that no purchase agreements will move forward unless Indian test pilots are allowed to conduct a thorough flight...
A monumental contest is unfolding within India's private aerospace sector over the domestic production of 92 Rafale fighter aircraft.
Vying for the prestigious opportunity to partner with French aerospace giant Dassault Aviation are three of the country's most prominent corporate conglomerates...
India Prepares for Maiden Firing Trial of Project Kusha's ERADS Air Defence Interceptor by Late July
India is gearing up to conduct the first firing trial of its highly advanced, domestically developed air defence system under Project Kusha.
Set for late July, this debut test of the Extended Range Air Defence System (ERADS) interceptor represents a critical leap in India’s pursuit of absolute...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has officially outlined the delivery schedule for the dozen new Su-30MKI combat aircraft recently ordered by the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Speaking during the company's financial review for the fourth quarter of FY26, HAL representatives verified that the...
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd will be launching the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), being built by it for the Navy, on May 20.
The shipyard is building four such warships for the Navy.
The NGOPV will also have a high indigenous content, officials...
After Islamabad hosted the US-Iran peace talks, the Field Marshal Asim Munir-led Pakistan Army has received tremendous international media attention, despite being "incapable" of addressing the relentless wave of terror attacks in their homeland, a media report said.
According to the Global...
The handover of the Tejas Mark-1A (Mk1A) fighter jets, produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), might experience further postponements beyond June 2026.
This potential delay has prompted high-level discussions involving the Indian Air Force (IAF), HAL, and the Ministry of Defence.
They...
The second edition of the Indian-Cambodia joint military exercise CINBAX-II 2026 has been concluded in Cambodia, marking the successful completion of a two-week-long bilateral defence engagement aimed at enhancing tactical coordination and interoperability between the two forces.
The exercise...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) anticipates commencing deliveries of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A to the Indian Air Force (IAF) between August and September 2026, provided the supply of F404 engines from American manufacturer GE Aerospace reaches a steady state.
HAL Chairman...
The possibility of building Russia's Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter in India now rests squarely in the hands of the Indian government, according to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
During the company's Q4 FY26 earnings call in mid-May 2026, HAL's newly appointed Chairman and...
In a significant update to India's indigenous fighter program, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has revealed a change in the equipment timeline for the Tejas Mk1A.
The highly anticipated home-grown Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar will no longer feature on the initial...
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