The Indian government’s recent approval for the acquisition of 114 Dassault Rafale fighters is set to trigger a major transformation in the nation’s aerospace manufacturing sector.
Following the Defence Acquisition Council’s (DAC) clearance of the proposal—estimated to be worth over ₹3.25 lakh...
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India’s air defence network is poised for a significant tactical upgrade as the Indian Air Force (IAF) actively supports a proposal to acquire the Russian Pantsir-S1 system.
This procurement is not intended to operate as a standalone defensive measure but is specifically aimed at creating a...
Russia has significantly escalated its pitch to the Indian Air Force (IAF), moving beyond a standard fighter jet sale to offer a comprehensive "future combat" ecosystem.
According to recent reports and statements from officials at Rostec, Moscow is proposing a bespoke, locally manufactured...
To safeguard the lives of villagers living close to the international border from cross-border firing, the District Magistrate in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Saturday imposed restrictions on movement within five km of the international border.
An order issued by Rajesh Sharma...
On the seventh anniversary of Pulwama terror attack on Saturday, a memorial service was held at Lethpora in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district to pay tributes to the martyrs.
Officials said, "A memorial ceremony was held at Martyrs Memorial by 185 Batallion of CRPF in Lethpora to commemorate...
India’s pursuit of strategic autonomy in armoured warfare has reached a significant inflection point.
While the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) finalises the DATRAN 1500—the most powerful indigenous tank engine to date—engineers are already looking past...
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday said assumptions about permanent friends or adversaries are increasingly becoming unreliable in the current global order and asserted India must remain prepared – mentally, structurally, materially – to act independently when required...
The Dinanagar town in Punjab's Gurdaspur solemnly observed the 17th martyrdom anniversary of CRPF Constable Maninder Singh, one of the 40 personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, with floral tributes and heartfelt remembrance ceremonies attended by officials, family members and...
Director General of Indian Coast Guard Paramesh Sivamani on Friday inaugurated a waterjet production and testing facility in Goa, marking a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of maritime Aatmanirbharta, a statement said.
With this advanced production and testing facility under the...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has formally approved a critical procurement plan to rapidly restock India’s long-range air defence arsenal, following the extensive expenditure of interceptors during the intense aerial engagements of 2025.
In a meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath...
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A report by the UN Security Council sanctions monitoring team has noted that Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed was reported to be linked to a terror attack on the Red Fort in New Delhi last November that killed 15 people.
“One Member State noted that Jaish-i-Mohammed had claimed...
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Friday said 532 Naxalites have been killed, 2004 arrested and 2,700 have surrendered since January 2024 in the state, adding that the government was committed to ending the Maoist menace by March 31.
Addressing a press conference to highlight...
In a significant boost to India’s indigenous fighter programme, US aerospace major GE Aviation is reportedly finalising plans to establish a dedicated Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility within the country.
This facility will specifically service the GE F404-IN20 engines that power...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is scheduled to conduct a thorough evaluation of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark 1A programme this coming May.
This critical review will serve as the deciding factor for the commencement of deliveries for the indigenous fighter jets, which have faced...
In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities, Hyderabad-based Lokesh Machines Limited has secured a contract to supply 1,013 ASMI machine pistols to the Assam Rifles.
The company emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) in a competitive tender, marking another milestone in the...
A day after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic on Thursday unveiled a strategic roadmap to scale up the company’s Indian operations across defence, energy and civil aviation domains including plans to co-develop a aero-engine for India’s next-generation...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the successful landing and take-off exercise by Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft at the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Moran highway reflects the strategic vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in strengthening the country’s...
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