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M S Chatterji · 2026-08-24T01:21:18+0530

The dynamics of air superiority in Asia are shifting significantly as China aggressively expands its fleet of fifth-generation fighter jets. The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is ramping up the production of its Chengdu J-20 stealth fighters. If this momentum continues, experts...

Abid Khan · 2026-08-24T00:35:54+0530

Recent reports indicate that Pakistan’s procurement of the Shenyang J-35—a twin-engine, fifth-generation stealth fighter from China—might face significant delays. This development has triggered intense discussions among Pakistani defence experts. The debate is largely shaped by analyses from...

Chandresh · 2026-08-24T00:05:30+0530

As India advances its domestic aerospace capabilities, a common misunderstanding often arises when comparing the upcoming Tejas Mk2 to the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). It is essential to recognise that these two aircraft serve completely different purposes. The Tejas Mk2 is designed...

IANS · 2026-08-23T17:59:42+0530

The Indian Air Force has successfully concluded its participation in two major international air exercises, Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia, in a dual-nation deployment that highlighted its operational reach, tactical capabilities and growing...

Raj Basu · 2026-08-23T15:34:51+0530

The Indian Army is currently looking for a specialized vehicle designed to quickly move and set up field artillery guns. This new requirement indicates a shift towards advanced, remote-controlled vehicles to support artillery operations. Based on the initial details, the proposed vehicle will...

Chandresh · 2026-08-23T12:24:22+0530

Even if India officially seals the highly anticipated ₹3.25 lakh crore ($39 billion) agreement for 114 Rafale fighter jets by the close of this year, the project will span well over a decade. Based on standard aerospace manufacturing cycles and defence procurement norms, the final domestically...

Chandresh · 2026-08-23T11:51:20+0530

A few weeks following his retirement in June 2026 as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff for the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor shared a sharp review of India's homegrown Tejas Mk2 fighter jet programme. His comments have sparked major debates among defence experts. During an...

M S Chatterji · 2026-08-23T00:27:45+0530

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are quickly becoming home to one of the biggest networks of Rafale fighter jets in the world. This growth presents significant chances for both nations to work together on repairing, maintaining, and supplying these aircraft over the long term...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 11:00 PM

Modern warfare is rapidly moving away from traditional, static defence lines. As the Indian Army restructures into highly agile and self-sufficient Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) to ensure faster mobilisation, military strategists are pointing to a critical requirement: a 40-kilometre deep...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 10:10 PM

The Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), a prominent Kochi-based laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), recently floated a tender to procure NAVEM-A Mk1 viscoelastic isolation mounts. This Request for Proposal (RFP), which was published in July...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 9:57 PM

India is actively pursuing the creation of a domestic 120-kilonewton (kN) turbofan engine to power its ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This project has become one of the most critical technology initiatives in the nation's defence sector...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 1:58 PM

India's upcoming Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter (MWF) is set to feature a significantly higher proportion of locally made components compared to its predecessors. By the time it reaches full-scale manufacturing, the programme aims to achieve an impressive 82% to 85% indigenous content by...

Chandresh · Saturday at 9:54 AM

The Airbus A400M Atlas has reportedly withdrawn from the competition for the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme. This development narrows the options for India as it looks to modernise its ageing airlift fleet, which currently relies heavily on Soviet-era Antonov...

M S Chatterji · Saturday at 12:07 AM

As the Indian Air Force (IAF) moves forward with the ambitious Rs 3.25 lakh crore Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme to acquire 114 new combat jets, France's Dassault Rafale has emerged as a prominent contender. While public and media discourse has primarily focused on the number of...

IANS · Friday at 11:34 PM

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the 25th India-UK Defence Consultative Group (DCG) Meeting with the Permanent Under Secretary (PUS) for Defence of the UK, Jeremy Pocklington, at New Delhi on Friday, where both countries reviewed the ongoing defence industrial cooperation with...

IANS · Friday at 11:02 PM

A meeting of the Working Group on Planning of the Russia-India Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation was held in New Delhi, during which both sides discussed ways to expand interaction between armed forces. "On August 20-21, a meeting of the Working Group...

Raj Basu · Friday at 10:45 AM

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has spent several years designing, testing, and building components for its Supersonic Target (STAR) missile. Despite these ongoing efforts, this domestically produced, ramjet-powered system has yet to complete an officially confirmed...

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Analysis Bridging the Stealth Gap After FGFA Exit: How India Plans to Counter China’s J-20 Fleet Before AMCA Arrives by 2035

Amid Reported J-35 Delays, Pakistan Defence Debate Shifts to Maximising J-10CE and JF-17 Block III Fleets

Analysis How Tejas Mk2 Is Preparing the Indian Aerospace Industry for the 5th-Gen AMCA Stealth Fighter

IAF Enhances Indo-Pacific Security Through Major Defence Exercises in Australia and Malaysia

Indian Army Eyes Remotely Operated 4x4 Mobility Platforms for Rapid Artillery Gun Relocation After Firing

Analysis How Industrial Preparation and Tech Transfer Could Extend India’s 114 Rafale Production Into 2041 Despite Contract Signing This Year

Tejas Mk2 Frontline Relevance Under Scrutiny as Former IAF Vice Chief Flags Timeline Delays and Emerging Regional Threats

Opinion Why India-UAE Should Explore Joint Regional Maintenance Hub for Rafale Jets as Combined Fleet May Exceed 250 Mark

Why Indian Army Integrated Battle Groups Need a 40-km Layered Drone Kill Web with ISR, Loitering Munitions, EW and Counter-Drone Systems

DRDO Seeks Advanced Viscoelastic Isolation Mounts to Enhance Indian Naval Acoustic Stealth Capabilities

AMCA Mk2 Engine Race: How Safran And Rolls-Royce Differ On Industrial Strategy, IP, and Sovereignty

Tejas Mk2 Targets Up to 85% Indigenous Content at Maturity, Advancing India’s Sovereign Defence Tech Capabilities

Airbus A400M Reportedly Exits IAF MTA Race Over High Acquisition Costs, Lifecycle Support, and Engine History

Opinion Why India Must Secure Contractual Autonomy in 114 Rafale Deal to Safeguard Long-Term Aerospace and Strategic Sovereignty

India-UK review defence industrial cooperation and ten-year road map

India and Russia Explore Strategies to Enhance Armed Forces Interaction During New Delhi Working Group Meeting

The Real Reasons Why DRDO’s STAR Supersonic Target Missile Still Awaits Its Highly Anticipated First Flight

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