Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, has cautioned against buying Russia's Su-57 fighter jets as a temporary solution for India's fifth-generation combat needs.
He believes that a small, short-term procurement could easily snowball into a massive fleet, thereby...
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Discussions regarding Pakistan's possible purchase of China's advanced J-35 stealth fighter jet have recently shifted focus. Instead of questioning whether the sale will eventually happen, experts are now asking when Beijing will decide the timing is strategically appropriate.
Recent commentary...
Preliminary industry estimates suggest that India’s next-generation fighter jet, the Tejas Mk2, could cost only 23 percent more per unit than the current Tejas Mk1A.
If these projections hold true, the price of the new aircraft will remain surprisingly close to its predecessor, despite a...
Reliance Industries Limited and British engineering firm Rolls-Royce have declared their intention to collaborate on the design, development, and production of a homegrown combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program.
As part of this proposed partnership, the two...
Hyderabad-based startup Paninian India has marked a major milestone in the country's aerospace sector by introducing the Yantur compact turbofan.
Generating a thrust of 4.5 kilonewtons (kN), it is the first privately built engine in this category within India.
While currently in the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for transforming India into a global hub for defence manufacturing, with particular emphasis on achieving self-reliance in advanced capabilities such as hypersonic technologies, drones and counter-drone systems.
In his Independence...
The Indian Ministry of Defence has initiated a massive procurement programme to enhance the Indian Air Force's (IAF) cargo and troop movement capabilities.
By issuing a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), the government plans to acquire 60 new Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) in a deal estimated...
Data Patterns India Ltd is making steady progress on its HAWK-I airborne Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar project for the Indian Air Force's MiG-29 and Su-30MKI fleets.
While the physical components are fully built, the firm is currently focusing on finalising the critical...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is expected to delay the fully powered flight trials of the indigenous CATS Hunter cruise missile until late 2027 or 2028.
The postponement comes as the aerospace manufacturer focuses on perfecting the artificial intelligence framework and the unmanned...
India's defence sector has undergone a transformational change over the past decade to emerge as a stronger, more self-reliant and globally credible force with the country's production of military hardware recording an over fourfold increase to touch Rs 1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26 compared with a...
The Ministry of Defence on Friday announced that it has signed contracts worth approximately Rs 1,577 crore with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited for the procurement of Loiter Munition Systems, along with associated munitions and accessories, for the Indian Army.
The...
According highest priority to the modernisation of the defence forces, driven by a self-reliant and future-ready defence sector is the first and foremost priority of the Narendra Modi government, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday told the Armed Forces on the eve of 80th Independence Day...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday stated that exercise 'Udara Shakti 2026' strengthened interoperability and mutual learning between the IAF and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
“Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 culminates with IAF Rafale and RMAF Su-30MKM and F/A-18 crews exchanging operational...
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday termed Operation Sindoor and the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty as decisive actions by India against terrorists and their harbourers.
"During the commemoration of one year since the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7, we remembered the unmatched valour...
As part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, the Border Security Force (BSF) has honoured 67 personnel with gallantry and service medals for their exemplary courage, distinguished service and meritorious performance.
According to a BSF press statement issued on Friday, 20 personnel of the...
Opinion Why India May Need to Buy 120–180 Fighters to Justify Joining France's FCAS—And the AMCA Dilemma It Creates
Recent reports from August 2026 reveal that India's Ministry of Defence is exploring a partnership in France’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), following Germany's withdrawal from the project's core fighter element in June 2026.
While this sixth-generation programme offers access to futuristic...
The Indian Navy is accelerating a comprehensive plan to arm nearly all of its primary surface warships with the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile by the year 2030.
Motivated by strategic successes and tactical lessons learned during Operation Sindoor, the naval force is significantly upgrading...
