India’s homegrown medium-weight fighter jet project is steadily moving forward into the critical phase of detailed aircraft integration and system validation.
As a clear sign of this progress, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) recently released a specialised tender to conduct automated...
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The defence relationship between India and the Philippines is poised for a significant expansion, moving beyond the successful delivery of the BrahMos cruise missile to include advanced surface-to-air weaponry.
According to recent reports, Manila is anticipated to finalize an estimated US$200...
Analysis Why Indian Army Needs Britain's Martlet Missile Despite Having Indigenous VSHORADS Air Defence System?
India and the United Kingdom are reportedly close to finalizing an expanded procurement agreement for the Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM), commonly known as the Martlet, manufactured by Thales Air Defence in Belfast.
According to British officials who spoke to the Indian media, the updated...
In a major development for India's aerospace sector, British engineering giant Rolls-Royce and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) have formed a strategic partnership to create a fully indigenous jet engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.
Announced in August 2026, the...
The Indian Army is moving forward with a major enhancement of its air-defence capabilities by planning to acquire nearly 1,000 indigenous Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missiles (QRSAM).
Valued at an estimated ₹11,000 to ₹12,000 crore, the massive order is expected to be placed with Bharat...
On 25 August 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sanctioned a landmark Transfer of Technology (ToT) initiative, allowing private Indian companies to manufacture conventional missiles designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
While this marks a major shift towards...
India's purchase of the Javelin anti-tank system from the US was "necessary to thwart any possible coordinated attack from Pakistan or China" in the future, given these two countries' tank capabilities, former military personnel said on Friday.
The responses came after US Ambassador to India...
The inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi on Friday, where the two countries agreed to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation across a wide range of areas, including training, military exercises, military medicine, staff talks...
Opinion Beyond Kaveri Bottleneck: How Private Foundries and Metallurgy Could Enable India's 110–130 kN AMCA Engine
When discussing the historical delays in India’s Kaveri jet engine project, critics typically point to a lack of funding, changing military requirements, or design flaws. However, they rarely mention a critical missing element: the industrial furnace.
The real hurdle in building a fully...
India's Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has granted private defence contractors an additional two months to submit their proposals for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project.
Through a third corrigendum issued on August 27, 2026, the deadline for bid submissions has been...
Indian intelligence networks have reportedly observed the presence of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operated by Pakistan near the Line of Control (LoC).
Security assessments indicate these advanced drones are currently being utilised to monitor Indian Army positions...
India and the United Kingdom are on the verge of finalising an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) to supply the Indian Army's tactical units with British Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs), according to recent reports.
In October of the previous year, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s...
The Indian Army has formalised a contract to purchase approximately 100 FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles from the United States.
Valued at $93 million, the procurement was executed under the Foreign Military Sales programme via the emergency acquisition route, following initial...
The United Arab Emirates is currently exploring the purchase of India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in preliminary talks, potentially introducing this advanced weaponry to the Gulf region.
According to recent reports, four Indian officials have confirmed Abu Dhabi's interest in the system...
The Department of Defence Production has undertaken a comprehensive set of reforms to simplify the Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and the Open General Export Licence (OGEL) framework with the aim of making India a reliable, competitive and trusted global defence manufacturing...
India, Australia reaffirm maritime partnership, discuss strengthening naval engagement
India and Australia on Friday reaffirmed their strong maritime partnership and discussed further strengthening cooperation between the navies of the two nations.
The discussions were held during a meeting...
The ongoing Exercise MAITREE-XV between the Indian Army and Royal Thai Army has several modern components, such as operations under UAV support and the use of Information Technology (IT) in modern warfare.
The Indian Army's Eastern Command said on Thursday that the exercise is in full swing...
