In a major step toward stabilizing India’s premier indigenous fighter programme, GE Aerospace has committed to a significant ramp-up in engine deliveries.
Starting from the 2027–28 financial year (FY), the American aerospace giant will supply 30 F404-IN20 turbofan engines annually to Hindustan...
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is approaching a defining crossroad in the modernization of its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet.
Recent reports suggest that the IAF is weighing a Russian-sourced upgrade package against the domestic "Super Sukhoi" plan proposed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
This...
Analysis Solo Bid by Tata for AMCA Underscores Growing Private Sector Maturity in India’s Sovereign Defence Manufacturing Landscape
India’s pursuit of a homegrown fifth-generation fighter jet has reached a defining moment as Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) prepares to bid independently for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program.
Unlike other competitors expected to form joint ventures or consortiums, Tata...
Analysis Can India Secure High-End Workshare in FCAS by Joining as Full Member Amid Dassault’s Grip on IP?
The Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a collaborative European venture aimed at developing a sixth-generation fighter ecosystem, is currently facing significant internal friction.
As of early 2026, the ambitious project—designed to integrate advanced drones and AI-driven networks for France...
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi has strongly condemned the United States for attacking and sinking the Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean, describing the incident as an “atrocity at sea” and warning that Washington would “bitterly regret” setting such a precedent.
Aragchi...
The Israel-US-Iran conflict has raged on for nearly a week now. The operation began with the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following which Iran retaliated and hit both US and Israeli interests in many parts of West Asia.
As the war continues, Indian agencies have...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India and Finland believe in the rule of law, dialogue and diplomacy as he expressed support for every effort made to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia and Ukraine.
While addressing a joint press meet with Finland President Alexander Stubb...
Intelligence agencies have warned that there could be a spillover of the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict into India. The borders have been placed under high-alert as the Indian agencies warn that the conflict in the neighbouring nations could have an impact on the country.
Although the Afghan...
The dust has barely settled after the India AI Impact Summit 2026, but the message from the gathering is already echoing far beyond India’s borders, a report has said.
While the summit officially focused on building ethical, human-centric artificial intelligence, it also revealed a deeper...
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is positioning itself as a primary contender for the Indian Navy’s substantial expansion of its rotary-wing fleet.
In a strategic partnership with Airbus, the company intends to offer the H160M helicopter as a domestically produced solution for the 76 Naval...
A US Navy submarine has sunk an Iranian naval vessel in the Indian Ocean during the ongoing conflict with Tehran, marking the first time since World War II that an American submarine has destroyed an enemy warship using a torpedo, senior US military officials said on Wednesday.
The strike took...
Chinese authorities’ campaign of “sexual insinuation and reputational manipulation” against the Dalai Lama reflects a broader pattern of authoritarian tactics. These actions demonstrate that when authoritarian regimes face globally recognised non-coercive symbolic challenges, they resort to...
The Trump administration’s new defence doctrine prioritises deterring China in the Indo-Pacific while pushing US allies to assume greater responsibility for their own defence, Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby told the Senate Armed Services Committee
Testifying before lawmakers on the 2026...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly shifting its attention toward a more advanced version of Russia’s premier stealth fighter to address a temporary shortage in its fifth-generation aerial capabilities.
Sources indicate that New Delhi is exploring a potential government-to-government (G2G)...
India is significantly ramping up its defence diplomacy in Southeast Asia by showcasing its indigenous missile technology to regional powers.
High-level briefings were recently conducted for the air forces of Vietnam and Indonesia, focusing on the capabilities of the Astra Mk1...
In a major step toward strengthening its long-range strike capabilities and tactical readiness, the Indian Army is preparing to finalize a purchase of 300 Dhanush 155 mm howitzers.
These indigenous weapon systems are intended to form the core of 15 newly established artillery regiments...
In a major move to bolster India’s aerial logistics, the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has officially cleared a proposal to acquire 60 Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
This decision, reached during a high-level meeting on March 2, 2026, is a pivotal step in...
