India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully developed a new set of home-grown technologies for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter, as highlighted in the company's recent annual report.
Key advancements include an optical fuel-level sensing system and an...
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In a series of joint intelligence-based operations conducted across Thoubal, Kakching and Churachandpur districts of Manipur, the Assam Rifles, along with the Manipur Police and state Commandos, successfully thwarted anti-national activities, officials said here.
A Defence Spokesman said on...
Analysis India Eyes Global AMCA Exports via Private Consortium, but Engine Approvals and Stiff Competition Loom
In a major shift for its aerospace industry, the Indian government has handed over the production of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)—the country's upcoming 25-tonne class fifth-generation stealth fighter—to an industry consortium led by the private sector.
Beyond meeting the needs of...
Following the events of Operation Sindoor, India has accelerated the development and testing of its advanced air and missile defence shields.
In 2026, the country marked major progress with three critical interceptor systems: the AD-1, AD-2, and Project Kusha. These successful trials highlight...
Opinion Evaluating Tejas Trainer Against HLFT-42 for IAF 150 Jet Stage III Requirement Amid Hawk Retirement
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) to acquire approximately 150 Stage-III advanced jet trainers, preparing to eventually replace its long-serving BAE Hawk Mk-132 fleet. This major procurement will shape the future of India's aviation sector.
The...
Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, has cautioned against buying Russia's Su-57 fighter jets as a temporary solution for India's fifth-generation combat needs.
He believes that a small, short-term procurement could easily snowball into a massive fleet, thereby...
Discussions regarding Pakistan's possible purchase of China's advanced J-35 stealth fighter jet have recently shifted focus. Instead of questioning whether the sale will eventually happen, experts are now asking when Beijing will decide the timing is strategically appropriate.
Recent commentary...
Preliminary industry estimates suggest that India’s next-generation fighter jet, the Tejas Mk2, could cost only 23 percent more per unit than the current Tejas Mk1A.
If these projections hold true, the price of the new aircraft will remain surprisingly close to its predecessor, despite a...
Reliance Industries Limited and British engineering firm Rolls-Royce have declared their intention to collaborate on the design, development, and production of a homegrown combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program.
As part of this proposed partnership, the two...
Hyderabad-based startup Paninian India has marked a major milestone in the country's aerospace sector by introducing the Yantur compact turbofan.
Generating a thrust of 4.5 kilonewtons (kN), it is the first privately built engine in this category within India.
While currently in the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for transforming India into a global hub for defence manufacturing, with particular emphasis on achieving self-reliance in advanced capabilities such as hypersonic technologies, drones and counter-drone systems.
In his Independence...
The Indian Ministry of Defence has initiated a massive procurement programme to enhance the Indian Air Force's (IAF) cargo and troop movement capabilities.
By issuing a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), the government plans to acquire 60 new Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) in a deal estimated...
Data Patterns India Ltd is making steady progress on its HAWK-I airborne Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar project for the Indian Air Force's MiG-29 and Su-30MKI fleets.
While the physical components are fully built, the firm is currently focusing on finalising the critical...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is expected to delay the fully powered flight trials of the indigenous CATS Hunter cruise missile until late 2027 or 2028.
The postponement comes as the aerospace manufacturer focuses on perfecting the artificial intelligence framework and the unmanned...
India's defence sector has undergone a transformational change over the past decade to emerge as a stronger, more self-reliant and globally credible force with the country's production of military hardware recording an over fourfold increase to touch Rs 1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26 compared with a...
The Ministry of Defence on Friday announced that it has signed contracts worth approximately Rs 1,577 crore with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited for the procurement of Loiter Munition Systems, along with associated munitions and accessories, for the Indian Army.
The...
According highest priority to the modernisation of the defence forces, driven by a self-reliant and future-ready defence sector is the first and foremost priority of the Narendra Modi government, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday told the Armed Forces on the eve of 80th Independence Day...
