For more than twenty years, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was primarily known for its impressive technical specifications and flawless test records.
However, this perception shifted completely in May 2025. During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed the weapon in...
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has substantially upgraded its deep-strike capabilities by arming approximately 40 of its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets with the BrahMos-A supersonic cruise missile.
This significant milestone was recently confirmed by Alexander Maksichev, Co-Director of BrahMos...
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is pleased to announce a significant milestone in India’s aviation sector with the approval of the country’s first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations at Undavalli Heliport.
Developed by the Airports Authority of...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India and Japan have signed an agreement on the first co-development project in the defence sector.
Addressing a joint press meet with his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, following their meeting at Hyderabad House here, PM Modi...
In a significant development for the Indian Air Force (IAF), Russia has officially consented to support India’s extensive "Super Sukhoi" modernisation programme for its fleet of over 250 Su-30MKI fighter jets.
While New Delhi had previously rejected Moscow's offer for a completely Russian-led...
Indian aerospace and defence firm Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd has inked a major Intellectual Property (IP) licensing pact with Tandem Defence LLC, which operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the US-based Autonomous Power Corporation (Powerus).
This strategic move grants the...
India’s remarkable success in neutralising aerial attacks during the May 2025 Operation Sindoor highlighted the strength of its integrated air defence network.
However, maintaining this tactical advantage against future, more sophisticated threats will require a national initiative on the scale...
Opinion How Transferring Unused Older GE F404-F2J3 Engines to Private Sector Can Accelerate India’s Indigenous Engine R&D
India currently holds a reserve of older General Electric (GE) F404-F2J3 engines, which were originally acquired in the early 2000s to power the technology demonstrators and initial prototypes of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
While the latest Tejas Mk1A fighters are equipped with the...
A recent collaboration between European aerospace giant Airbus and Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries to develop an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) variant of the U950 Eurodrone is drawing immense strategic interest.
Capable of flying for up to 40 hours and carrying heavy payloads like sonobuoys...
India, Japan initiatives together a democratic axis in Indo-Pacific, blend security with development
From Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) to Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR), India's maritime vision has grown into a leadership position, which resonates with Japan's Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) framework, as said by Prime...
As India advances toward the full-scale development of its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), the project is evolving into far more than a single fighter jet programme.
It is rapidly becoming the catalyst for a massive, multi-tiered aerospace and defence industrial ecosystem, potentially...
Pune-based defence technology firm N3X Defence has unveiled a new mobile launch solution for its WRATH autonomous aerial system.
By integrating the system onto a High Mobility Vehicle (HMV), the company aims to enhance the deployability of its platforms, enabling them to conduct persistent...
Recent data from public flight-tracking platforms has highlighted the presence of both Indian and American maritime patrol aircraft operating in the northern Arabian Sea, near the periphery of the Karachi Flight Information Region (FIR).
According to monitoring data from Flightradar24, a US...
The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, India’s premier defence export, is rapidly gaining international recognition.
While initially focused on Southeast Asian markets, the demand for this advanced weapon system has expanded significantly, drawing interest from nations across the Middle East...
The Indian Army’s Southern Command has reached a key milestone in its pursuit of military self-reliance by activating dedicated Additive Manufacturing (AM) facilities.
These centres are now equipped to produce essential spare parts in-house for its legacy Soviet-origin platforms, specifically...
India and South Korea are taking decisive steps to elevate their strategic defence partnership, shifting focus toward cutting-edge air defence capabilities and missile technologies.
Building on the operational triumph of the K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzer, both nations are exploring...
The Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy on Wednesday held discussions focused on strengthening bilateral engagements, enhancing maritime cooperation and collaborative pursuit towards maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
The discussions were held during the 11th edition of Indian...
