The Indian government is advancing its plan to acquire six additional Boeing P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from the United States through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.
Even though the price tag has seen a staggering increase, the Indian Navy views the aircraft's...
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The Indian Army has halted discussions regarding the acquisition of American-made Stryker armoured vehicles. Defence sources confirm that the procurement initiative has been entirely shelved due to a lack of operational suitability.
Instead, military planners are executing a decisive pivot...
India has achieved a major milestone in autonomous military technology with the successful trial of the Sheshnaag-150 swarming attack drone at the Pokhran test facility.
Created by NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT), a Bengaluru-based aerospace startup, this system offers a...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India and Austria will strengthen their partnership in defence, semiconductors, quantum, and biotechnology.
Addressing a joint press meet with visiting Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, PM Modi stated that India and Austria will...
In a major development for India's aerospace sector, the United States and India have crossed a critical threshold in their joint fighter jet engine production initiative.
General Electric (GE) Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have successfully wrapped up the intricate...
India’s classified hypersonic weapons initiative, Project Vishnu, has reached a vital stage of development.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has initiated the manufacturing of custom jigs and fixtures required for the booster integration of the Extended Trajectory Long...
West Bengal’s Governor earlier this week said that the twin spectre of radicalisation and militancy poses a serious challenge for West Bengal, especially in two of the several districts sharing a border with Bangladesh - Murshidabad and Malda.
The comment comes at a time when efforts are on to...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) are at a crucial turning point in shaping India's future air combat capabilities. Officials are actively exploring various options to acquire sixth-generation fighter technologies.
In response to this search, Russia has presented a...
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is actively advancing the development of the BrahMos-ER, an extended-range variant of the formidable supersonic cruise missile capable of striking targets up to 800 kilometres away.
Designed primarily for the Indian Army and the...
Analysis With 8 BVR Missiles and 120-Minute Combat Endurance, How Tejas Mk2 to Double IAF's Firepower Compare to Tejas Mk1A
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to experience a massive upgrade in its aerial defence capabilities with the introduction of the Tejas Mk2.
According to senior figures at the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), this next-generation fighter will deliver roughly 120 minutes of combat patrol...
Developed by Bengaluru-based NewSpace Research and Technologies, the Sheshnaag-150 long-range loitering munition has recently drawn significant attention following its detailed public debut, most notably at the World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh.
While its impressive operational range of over...
India Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi has commended the force for its role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests, particularly in ensuring energy security amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia.
In his inaugural address at the Navy Commanders’ Conference 2026 on Tuesday, he noted the...
The Indian Army has approved the procurement of the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this new weapon system represents a major step forward for India’s domestic military manufacturing.
By acquiring this fully...
India is well-positioned to consider the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), not merely as a “commercial connectivity initiative” but as “a potential national-security-cum-economic hedge”. The current phase of geopolitical instability offers a political window to press partner...
For India To Decide: US Ambassador Gor On New Delhi’s Potential Role In Resolving West Asia Conflict
US President Donald Trump is not being selective about who could help bring the ongoing West Asia conflict to a close and would welcome any country’s involvement, including India, in efforts to end the war, the country’s Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said on Tuesday.
“The United States would...
Analysis India Explores Dual Strategy For 6th-Gen Fighters, Weighs Fully Indigenous Development Alongside FCAS or GCAP Participation
New Delhi is currently charting a multifaceted course for its future combat aviation, exploring a two-pronged approach for acquiring sixth-generation fighter jets.
On the international front, the Ministry of Defence is actively evaluating participation in major multinational projects.
Recent...
In a major boost to India's aerospace capabilities, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and US-based GE Aerospace have agreed to significantly shorten the timeline for establishing domestic production of the F414-GE-INS6 jet engine.
Initially projected to take three years, the setup phase has...
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