Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth on Thursday received Lieutenant General Le Van Huong, Deputy Chief of General Staff of Vietnam People's Army, who is on an official visit to India, and discussed measures to deepen defence cooperation and military-to-military engagement...
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Analysis How Op Sindoor Accelerated India’s Defence Modernisation, Tactical Restructuring, and Multi-Domain Posture
Following the brief but highly impactful Operation Sindoor in May 2025, India has launched a massive and rapid overhaul of its armed forces.
This transformation spans across all military branches, focusing on acquiring advanced drones, hypersonic weapons, integrated air defence networks, and...
The Indian Army is gearing up for rigorous user trials of the fully indigenous AK-203 assault rifle, popularly designated as the "Sher" (Tiger), at a crucial juncture for the country's infantry modernisation.
Built entirely with local components and raw materials at the Korwa Ordnance Factory...
Indigenous Ahuti Mk II Electric Multirotor Hits Record 498 km/h to Work as Counter-Drone Interceptor
A Hyderabad-based defence technology startup, Apollyon Dynamics, has developed an electric multirotor interceptor drone capable of reaching a certified top speed of 498 km/h, setting a new milestone for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engineering in India.
Incubated at BITS Pilani Hyderabad, the...
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge, has officially joined forces with Thales Belgium to bring the manufacturing of advanced 70-mm rocket systems to India.
The strategic alliance, signed on September 3, 2026, during a Belgian state visit, focuses on...
In a significant move to enhance its global competitiveness and technical prowess, Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking under India's Ministry of Defence, has forged a strategic partnership with the Norway-headquartered...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully executed a drop trial of the indigenously built Khagantak-243 Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), achieving a major breakthrough for India's precision strike capabilities and the domestic defence manufacturing sector.
The test successfully validated all...
Aero India, Asia’s largest air show and one of the world’s premier aerospace and defence exhibitions, is all set to return with its 16th edition at Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru, Karnataka from February 8 to 12, 2027. Organised by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of...
In a significant boost to India's aerospace manufacturing, GE Aerospace successfully dispatched a fresh batch of three F404-IN20 turbofan engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in August 2026.
In an official statement, the American manufacturer expressed its pride in collaborating with...
Bengaluru-headquartered deep-tech aviation start-up Alteon has reached a major milestone by successfully flying its autonomous aircraft just a metre above the sea.
This test validates the concept of dynamic soaring, a technique that could soon allow aircraft to harvest energy from the wind and...
Opinion 114 Rafales or Accelerated AMCA: Is India Risking Its 5th-Gen Future to Solve a Numbers Crisis?
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is standing at a critical crossroads. Currently operating with only about 30 fighter squadrons against a sanctioned strength of 42, the IAF faces a severe numerical crisis.
At the same time, the global battlefield is rapidly shifting towards fifth-generation stealth...
Emphasising the strategic importance of India’s growing defence capabilities, Belgian Defence and Trade Minister, Theo Francken, on Thursday said that Belgium has a direct security interest in the country's expansion of its military-industrial base.
He noted that a stronger Indian defence...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday released the ‘Raksha’ document on defence diplomacy that provides an actionable vision for the next decade and ensures India remains an anchor of peace, stability, and rule-based order in an evolving global landscape.
The document focuses on Strategic...
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is currently navigating a highly complex transition to modernise its aerial combat fleet.
While the induction of the advanced JF-17 Block III represents a major technological leap for the country, Pakistan is facing a severe numerical challenge.
With a significant...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is charting a major shift in aerial warfare by seeking to transform its conventional transport aircraft and helicopter fleets into formidable offensive platforms.
By integrating advanced stand-off missiles, air-launched drones, and long-range loitering munitions, the...
The Indian government is preparing to take a major step towards self-reliance in aerospace manufacturing.
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is expected to soon grant final approval for the design and development phase of the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH).
This development follows...
Two Indian Air Force (IAF) Antonov An-32 transport aircraft were recently spotted flying west of New Delhi using the unique call signs 'Rizwan' and 'Hamza'.
These call signs are a direct reference to the popular undercover operatives featured in the blockbuster Bollywood spy-thriller duology...
