Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully launched a third assembly line for the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A at its Nashik facility.
This major upgrade expands India's aerospace manufacturing ecosystem, scaling up the total production rate to 24 jets annually...
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received a major boost with the Indian Air Force (IAF) showing strong support for the HLFT-42 (Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer) programme.
Even though the aircraft is yet to pass its Critical Design Review (CDR), the IAF has already signalled its intent...
India's primary aerospace and defence manufacturer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is introducing a major design change for its upcoming Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH).
Moving away from the hingeless rotor systems seen on its earlier models like the Advanced Light Helicopter (Dhruv)...
The ongoing talks between India and France's Dassault Aviation for the procurement of 114 multi-role Rafale combat jets have reached a pivotal stage.
The emphasis has expanded from merely buying the aircraft to securing lasting technological independence regarding future weapons combinations...
Analysis Safran and Rolls-Royce Pitch Long-Term Upgradable Modular Engine Designs for India's AMCA Mk2 Programme
The selection of a jet engine for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2 has transformed from a standard purchasing agreement into a broader discussion on long-term technological strategy.
Leading aerospace giants Rolls-Royce and Safran are no longer just offering fixed engine...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a major breakthrough with its next-generation Astra Mk2 Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM).
Foundational integration of the weapon system is now finishing up across primary fighter jets of the Indian Air Force...
Russia and India have agreed on a new format for military cooperation: the countries will be able to deploy aircraft, ships, and military personnel on each other’s territory.
The corresponding intergovernmental agreement has already been published on the official legal information portal and...
India Friday joined a summit of dozens of countries that was hosted by France and the UK to deliberate securing the Strait of Hormuz for unimpeded shipping. New Delhi attended the summit as an observer. It is learnt that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented India. Misri had participated in...
Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet (AP) Singh, undertook a high-profile familiarisation flight in the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II on April 9, 2026. The flight took place at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada during his official visit to the United States.
Singh flew...
In a major development for India air superiority, Moscow has greenlit the sale of its formidable R-37M ultra-long-range air-to-air missile to New Delhi.
Throughout March and April 2026, reports have confirmed that Russian defence manufacturers received Kremlin authorization to supply this...
India is on the verge of a major shift in its military strike strategy, driven by advancements in Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) technology.
According to Saurav Jha, Founder and CEO of the Delhi-based aerospace startup D-Propulse, this new approach separates sheer numbers from high-precision...
Four dreaded Maoists, including commander Sahdev Mahto, who carried a Rs 15 lakh reward on his head, were killed by security forces in an encounter on the Chatra-Hazaribagh district border on Friday, officials said.
This is believed to be a major success in the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in...
Analysis How Divyastra Mk1 and Mk2 Set to Redefine India’s Defence Manufacturing Prowess with 95% Indigenization and 3x Lower Costs
India's pursuit of absolute self-reliance in military technology has reached a new milestone.
Hoverit, a rising defence-technology startup operating out of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor in Lucknow, is driving this shift with its Divyastra series of kamikaze drones (loitering...
American aerospace giant Lockheed Martin recently emphasised that acquiring additional MH-60R Seahawk helicopters would significantly boost the operational readiness of the Indian Navy.
While the company declined to comment on the specifics of any active negotiations or upcoming purchases...
India has advanced its goal of establishing a formidable, multi-layered air defence shield following the Defence Procurement Board's (DPB) approval to acquire two new regiments of the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) system.
This move highlights the nation's increasing focus on...
Former Director General of Artillery, Lieutenant General P. R. Shankar (Retired), has initiated a critical discussion regarding the future of aerial combat.
He questions the necessity of sending manned fighter jets into hostile airspace when modern precision missiles can achieve the exact same...
Russia has officially secured new export contracts for its Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter, signaling a significant expansion into the international arms market. On April 15, 2026, during the opening of the DSA-2026 international arms exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, the state arms exporter...
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