The ambitious Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (SCAF/FCAS) project has effectively collapsed, prompting France to shift its focus towards an independent, step-by-step strategy for its aerospace future.
Rather than trying to revive the fractured multinational partnership, Paris is...
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday said that its contingent is actively engaged in the Exercise Pitch Black 2026 alongside the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Air Forces from 20 nations in Australia's Darwin.
Exercise Pitch Black 2026 is a biennial multinational air combat exercise...
The potential purchase of China’s advanced J-35 stealth fighter by Pakistan is increasingly dominating conversations among US defence experts and think tanks.
Although Washington has not formally tied Pakistan's potential acquisition to offering the F-35 Lightning II to India, experts believe...
Recent satellite intelligence indicates that Beijing is moving its most sophisticated combat aircraft nearer to India's northern borders.
Commercial imagery captured between late June and early July by the firm Vantor reveals a total of 12 Chinese J-20 stealth fighters stationed at two key...
Next year, India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1 initiative will celebrate a historic achievement. Sometime between the middle and end of 2027, the 100th aircraft is scheduled to roll off the production line.
This major milestone comes roughly 26 years after the first prototype of the...
France is anticipated to deliver its official reply to India’s Letter of Request (LoR) for 114 Rafale fighter aircraft by the middle of August.
Following a request for additional time from French authorities to finalise their proposal, this response will pave the way for in-depth negotiations...
Demonstrating a coordinated approach to national security and the protection of critical infrastructure, the Indian Army’s Spear Corps has launched a comprehensive two-week specialised training programme for personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) deployed at the Maharaja Bir...
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday led greetings on the 87th Raising Day of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), paying tribute to the force’s courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s internal security.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister...
In a major boost for India's indigenous aerospace sector, American engine manufacturer GE Aerospace has launched a specialised production facility exclusively for the F404-IN20 turbofan engine.
This strategic move aims to drastically accelerate engine shipments for the Tejas Mk1A light combat...
Following the recent breakdown of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme between France and Germany, European aerospace giant Airbus is now looking toward Sweden's Saab as a primary partner for a next-generation fighter jet.
Saab’s extensive history in designing and manufacturing...
As New Delhi and Paris advance discussions on a sweeping, multi-billion-dollar acquisition of 114 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighter jets, critical roadblocks have emerged regarding technology transfer.
Sources close to the negotiations indicate that disputes over radar Intellectual Property...
Dassault Aviation is adopting a radically altered strategy for India’s forthcoming 114 Rafale Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) procurement, a mega-deal estimated at roughly ₹3.25 lakh crore.
In a marked departure from the unsuccessful 126-jet Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA)...
India observed the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 July 2026 with gratitude and national pride, commemorating the historic victory of 1999 when Indian soldiers reclaimed the snow-covered heights of Kargil.
The conflict, which began in May 1999 after Pakistani forces infiltrated across the Line of...
India’s roadmap for developing home-grown jet engines is moving forward with a clear, two-pronged strategy.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is currently managing two distinct engine projects to meet the unique needs of the...
Analysis Why India Exited the FGFA Programme: Su-57 Stealth Compromises, Strategic Divergence, and the Shift to AMCA
The Russian Su-57 Felon frequently dominates discussions regarding fifth-generation combat aircraft.
Analysts routinely measure its stealth capabilities against the American F-22 Raptor, the F-35 Lightning II, and the Chinese J-20. Yet, these direct comparisons often miss a crucial point: the...
A comprehensive Rs 69,725 crore package has been approved to strengthen domestic shipbuilding capacity, maritime financing and skilling as part of measures to revamp India’s shipbuilding industry, the government has said.
The package includes a Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme with an...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a major breakthrough in India’s domestic aerospace sector by successfully executing the initial developmental flight test of the Project Kusha M1 interceptor.
With this foundational variant proving its capabilities, the...
