Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport has presented a proposal to India to jointly manufacture the advanced T-90MS main battle tank.
This offer aims to elevate the quarter-century-long armoured vehicle partnership between the two nations.
If accepted, the agreement would supply the...
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Former Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Dr. Samir V. Kamat, has shed light on why India is choosing to partner with foreign firms for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine.
While he noted that the nation possesses the technical foundation to...
Analysis Decoding China’s Subdued Response to India’s S5 Nuclear Submarine Equipped with Long-Range SLBMs
Beijing has yet to make any formal diplomatic protests or public announcements concerning India's monumental S5-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) initiative.
Instead of issuing official government statements, China’s reaction is largely seen in its growing naval presence...
India’s push to develop its indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is drawing considerable scrutiny from Chinese defence circles.
Military observers in China widely characterise the programme as a highly ambitious endeavour, though they assert it remains too distant...
Opinion Why India Must Prioritise Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Next-Gen Drone and Transport Aircraft for Reduced Acoustic and Thermal Signatures
Armed forces worldwide are actively pursuing advanced propulsion to improve the flight time, lower operational costs, and reduce the noise of unmanned aerial systems.
In India, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has heavily backed homegrown jet engines and conventional powerplants for drones...
In a major development for India's aerospace sector, French aviation giant Dassault Aviation has guaranteed a 40-year comprehensive maintenance, spares, and upgrade support package for the upcoming "Made in India" Rafale fighter jets.
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) prepares for its large...
India's approach to protecting its skies is undergoing a massive transformation, highlighted by the formalisation of Mission Sudarshan Chakra and the inauguration of the Advanced Weapon System Complex (AWSC) at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad on June 12, 2026...
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) evaluates its options for the Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme, the propulsion system driving Embraer’s C-390 Millennium is coming under intense scrutiny.
The aircraft relies on the International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500 turbofan. While this engine is...
Although recent months have seen a resurgence of claims suggesting Islamabad is on the brink of procuring approximately 40 J-35 fifth-generation stealth jets from China, a defence analyst based in Beijing asserts that the Chinese government will probably not greenlight such a transaction anytime...
In a significant leap for autonomous military technology, Indian defence firm Bharat Supply & Support (BSS) Alliance has introduced the GOLIATH-200.
This new system is a one-way attack Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) specifically engineered to function flawlessly in environments saturated with...
The achievement of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited of being elevated to Navratna status was celebrated through the release of a Special Cover with Cancellation and My Stamp on Friday.
The Special Cover was released by Ashok Kumar, Chief Postmaster General of West Bengal...
An IL-78 air-to-air refueller of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday operated from Juanda airport in Indonesia, to carry out mid-air refuelling of IAF Rafale fighter aircraft transiting Indonesian airspace, to participate in Exercise Pitch Black in Australia's Darwin.
"Strengthening...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently released a tender for the upkeep of the technical zone at Air Force Station (AFS) Sulur.
While this might look like standard facility upkeep, it marks a crucial financial commitment to one of India’s most vital military aviation centres.
Serving as the...
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s July 2026 visit to Jakarta, India and Indonesia secured a historic $630 million defence package that promises to change the landscape for Russian-made fighter jets worldwide.
A key part of this agreement between Bharat Dynamics Limited and Indonesia's...
Safran Aircraft Engines recently joined hands with the French military to celebrate a major milestone: the 40th anniversary of the M53 turbofan engine.
To honour the powerplant that has driven the iconic Mirage 2000 fighter jet since its inception, a special flypast took place over Safran’s...
The Indian Navy is setting the stage for a revolutionary leap in maritime air operations.
The upcoming Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) is being engineered from its inception to lead unmanned combat aerial vehicles, signalling a transformative era for carrier strike groups.
Defence...
Analysis As China’s J-20 Stealth Fleet Approaches 500 Jets, India Looks Beyond 114 Rafales to AMCA and Layered Defence Strategy
The swift growth of China’s Chengdu J-20 stealth aircraft arsenal is drastically altering the security dynamics across Asia.
Current open-source intelligence and defence analysts observe that China's production is surging, with the J-20 fleet already surpassing 350 operational jets by early...
