The Indian Air Force’s S-400 Triumf air defence system has proven its exceptional capabilities during Operation Sindoor, registering an unprecedented 55% interception rate.
In a remarkable display of precision, the system neutralised six hostile aircraft—including a critical high-value asset—by...
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Opinion How JF-17 Simulator Handover Signals Pakistan's Growing Defence Grip on Bangladesh Air Force
A newly emerged image of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) personnel operating a JF-17 Thunder flight simulator provided by Pakistan has sparked widespread geopolitical discussion.
Delivered in May 2026 aboard an unmarked Pakistan Air Force C-130J aircraft, this system marks a historic shift in...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is charting a clear path toward the 2029 production of the Vikram VT-21 Advanced Armoured Platform (AAP).
Unveiled on April 25, 2026, at the Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, this...
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes at DRDO test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The...
Moscow has significantly accelerated its campaign to secure India as a primary buyer for its fifth-generation Su-57E stealth fighter.
The comprehensive proposal features a massive procurement and domestic production plan, alongside the aircraft’s highly advanced combat network, featuring the...
Crucial HAL-IAF Tejas Mk1A Review Meeting Postponed to Mid-June Amid Persistent Technical Challenges
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have deferred a highly anticipated review meeting regarding the delivery timeline of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets.
Originally scheduled for early May, the high-level dialogue is now expected to occur in the second or third week...
Data Patterns (India) Limited, a prominent defence electronics firm based in Chennai, has announced a crucial milestone for its homegrown Talon Shield Aircraft Self-Protection Jammer (ASPJ) pod.
During their fourth-quarter earnings call for the 2025-26 financial year, company representatives...
Pointing to the turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday led discussions on how the country can integrate military, diplomatic, economic and technological instruments to expand its “Smart Power” to navigate an increasingly volatile global environment...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has formally ended the operational era of the legendary Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21, a supersonic fighter that first joined the fleet in 1963 and served as the cornerstone of India's aerial strength for over six decades.
Following a final decommissioning event at...
Noida-based aerospace startup EndureAir Systems has been awarded financial backing from the Indian government's Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) programme.
This funding will drive the creation of the SABAL-200, an advanced, heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) tailored for...
Analysis How Intact PL-15E Missile Recovery from Op Sindoor Grants India Critical Electronic Warfare Advantage Against Adversaries
The retrieval of largely undamaged PL-15E air-to-air missiles during the May 2025 events of Operation Sindoor stands as a monumental intelligence victory for India.
Recovered near Kamahi Devi village in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, these beyond-visual-range (BVR) weapons have given the...
The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), a pivotal research wing of the DRDO, is developing an advanced navigation and electronic guidance package.
This crucial project is designed to drastically improve the precision, dependability, and survivability of India's upcoming missile...
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...
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...
