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Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-06-22T17:59:53+0530

Flying combat missions over the Tibetan Plateau presents some of the most unforgiving aerodynamic hurdles in military aviation. With airbases situated at altitudes surpassing 14,000 feet, the exceptionally thin air significantly hampers engine output, decreases aerodynamic lift, and forces...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-22T09:51:32+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pursuing a monumental modernization of its combat fleet through the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme. Centered around the proposed purchase of 114 Dassault Rafale jets—a deal estimated at ₹3.25 lakh crore—this initiative is widely considered one of the...

IANS · 2026-06-21T23:17:40+0530

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating in the commissioning ceremony of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port here, naval officers associated with the newly inducted vessels highlighted their advanced capabilities, indigenous systems, and...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-21T15:08:52+0530

India's defence technology landscape is set to witness a major milestone as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) outlines a bold vision for the Archer-NG (Next Generation) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Originally designed as a Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) platform...

Raj Basu · 2026-06-21T12:52:56+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently facing one of the most critical shortages of combat aircraft in its history. As of mid-2026, the number of active fighter squadrons has dropped to between 29 and 31. This is significantly short of the 42 squadrons officially mandated to successfully...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-21T12:17:57+0530

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in partnership with the Kalyani Group, has officially introduced the highly anticipated second generation of the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8. Building upon the foundational capabilities of the first-generation vehicles—which...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-06-21T12:01:44+0530

The Zorawar Light Tank project is swiftly transitioning from a single armoured vehicle into a comprehensive family of tracked combat platforms. Tailored specifically for the Line of Actual Control (LAC), this ecosystem aims to become the Indian Army's primary modular solution for high-altitude...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-21T11:42:19+0530

With the Indian Air Force facing significant delays in receiving its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A fleet due to the slow delivery of General Electric (GE) F404-IN20 engines from the United States, public debate has naturally shifted toward finding alternative powerplants. However...

IANS · 2026-06-21T08:54:19+0530

The Nilgiri-class advanced, guided-missile, stealth frigate INS Dunagiri, to be commissioned into the Navy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kolkata on Sunday, June 21, is the reincarnation of another warship of the same name commissioned 49 years ago. INS Dunagiri was built by Garden Reach...

IANS · 2026-06-21T08:44:12+0530

Operation Sindoor proved to be a historic success due to the nation's self-reliance efforts, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at the headquarters of the Eastern Air Command (EAC) in Shillong, Meghalaya, on Saturday. Defence Minister Singh reached Shillong on Saturday and will celebrate the...

IANS · 2026-06-21T08:41:53+0530

The proposed India-Germany submarine partnership extends far beyond a conventional defence procurement deal, reflecting a convergence of strategic interests, industrial cooperation and regional security priorities amid a rapidly evolving balance of power across Asia. For India, the deal creates...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 6:35 PM

India's premier supersonic cruise missile project is poised for a significant enhancement in its operational capabilities. Dr. Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi, the CEO and Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace, has revealed that developing a BrahMos variant capable of reaching distances of 1,500...

IANS · Saturday at 6:29 PM

A 40-member Indian Army contingent, including two lady officers, on Saturday participated in the opening ceremony of the 23rd edition of multilateral exercise Khaan Quest 2026, at Five Hills Training Area in Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar. The exercise will continue till July 3. “The exercise...

Jaydeep Gupta · Saturday at 3:19 PM

Recent indications that the Indian Army might revive its plans to acquire the South Korean K30 Biho—a self-propelled twin 30mm anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG)—have sparked new conversations. Defence analysts are now debating whether India could build its own equivalent system by utilising the...

Jaydeep Gupta · Saturday at 2:54 PM

The shortfall in the Indian Air Force's (IAF) combat aircraft inventory is fundamentally an issue of sheer volume, not just a lack of advanced technology. While the induction of 36 French-made Rafale jets—forming exactly two squadrons—brought a substantial qualitative boost to the fleet, it...

Raj Basu · Saturday at 2:17 PM

The Indian Air Force (IAF) relies heavily on its fleet of three Phalcon Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. Mounted on Russian IL-76 heavy lifters and fitted with Israeli EL/M-2090 radar systems, these planes form the backbone of India's airborne surveillance. They offer...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 11:57 AM

Following a series of flawless flight tests on June 2, 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) RudraM-II air-to-surface missile has stepped into a crucial new stage of its development. These recent trials represent a significant leap forward for India's domestic missile...

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Analysis How Dry Kaveri Engine’s Thermal Stealth and Endurance Will Transform Ghatak UCAV into a Lethal Predator Over Tibet

India’s New MRFA Rafales to Feature Upgraded Meteor Missiles with Enhanced Datalink for Sharper BVR Edge

‘Densely packed with weapons, sensors’: Naval officers highlight capabilities of newly-commissioned INS Agray, INS Dunagiri

DRDO Plans to Equip Archer-NG UAV with Astra Mk1 Missiles for Superior Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Combat

Analysis Can Tejas and Rafale Rescue the IAF from a Historic Low of 29–31 Squadrons? Exploring Immediate Recovery Plans in 2026

Second-Gen WhAP 8x8 Shifts to a Networked Multi-Role Infantry Vehicle With Heavier Firepower, Hunter-Killer Sights and Expanded Combat Suite

Analysis Exploring How India’s Zorawar Light Tank Is Spawning a Versatile Family of Himalayan Combat Vehicles

Analysis How Replacing GE F404 Engine on Tejas Mk1A Fighters Could Take 5 to 7 Years of Airframe Redesign and Testing

Rebirth Of INS Dunagiri: How India’s New Project 17A Stealth Frigate Outclasses Its Cold War Predecessor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh credits Aatmanirbharta initiatives for the resounding success of Operation Sindoor operations

Imminent Indo-German Submarine Deal Signals a Massive Strategic Shift for Indo-Pacific Security Architecture

BrahMos Aerospace Envisions 1,500-km Supersonic Cruise Missile Variant to Bolster India's Deep-Strike Precision Capabilities

40-Member Indian Army Contingent Joins 18 Nations for Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Opinion How Indian Army’s Renewed Interest in K30 Biho Could Trigger an Indigenous Zorawar-Based Anti-Drone SPAAG Development

Opinion Why IAF Needs More Than Just Two Off-the-Shelf Su-57 Squadrons to Fill Depleting Fleet Before AMCA Arrives

IAF and DRDO Explore to Upgrade Ageing Phalcon AWACS Fleet with Indigenous AESA Radars

After Successful Trials on Su-30MKI, RudraM-II Missile Programme Moves Towards Multi-Platform Testing Phase

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