The Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), previously designated as the AURA project, has rapidly evolved into a cornerstone of India’s future military aviation strategy.
In a landmark decision in March 2026, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the procurement of four...
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In a significant boost to India's pursuit of self-reliance in military aviation, Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) has successfully formulated approximately 50 percent of the specialised alloy systems needed for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine.
This upcoming 120kN...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has not issued any public updates regarding the highly anticipated delivery of five General Electric (GE) F404-IN20 engines, which were scheduled to arrive by the close of March 2026.
With the month now concluded and no official statements released...
Assam Rifles conducted an intensive two-day drone exercise in Nagaland's Peren district, aimed at bolstering tactical surveillance and technical handling skills, defence officials said on Tuesday.
Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the Assam Rifles, under the Army's Spear Corps...
India is actively advancing a next-generation airborne weapon system poised to transform the landscape of aerial warfare.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is currently engineering a pod-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) for fighter jets.
This cutting-edge technology...
In a major push for advanced military technology, the Indian Army has launched a new initiative under the ADITI 4.0 (Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX) framework, calling on the Indian defence industry to develop a Ramjet-Powered Supersonic Loitering Munition System.
This...
Opinion How India's High-Altitude LCH Prachand Helicopter Could Become A Lethal Anti-Drone Combat Platform to Counter Modern Threats
India’s Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand, engineered by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has already proven its mettle as the only attack helicopter globally capable of taking off and landing at extreme altitudes of 5,000 metres.
While it currently serves the Indian Army and Air Force...
In a major stride towards self-reliance under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to design and manufacture a new domestic family of combat vehicle engines.
Ranging from 400 to 1,500 horsepower (HP), these new power...
Moscow is preparing a new proposal to strengthen India’s multi-tiered air defence shield.
The initiative aims to introduce advanced capabilities specifically tailored to secure the nation's most valuable strategic assets against modern, asymmetric aerial threats, particularly massed drone...
Opinion How US-Based Il-78 Freighter Could Become India’s Much-Needed Flying Testbed for 120kN AMCA Mk2 Engine and Kaveri 2.0?
India’s quest to develop world-class indigenous aero engines may have found an unexpected opportunity in the United States.
A decommissioned Russian-made Ilyushin Il-78 mid-air refuelling aircraft, which has been converted into a heavy-lift freighter, is currently on the market.
This...
The defence ministry on Tuesday inked a Rs 1,950 crore contract with state-run Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of two mountain radars and related infrastructure for the Indian Air Force.
The installation and commissioning of these radars will boost the country’s air defence and...
India’s tryst with Naxalism began in 1967 and continued into the 2000s in various forms and names, beginning with challenging feudal landholdings that later spread southwards, rising in defiance against the larger state itself in accordance with Mao Zedong’s phrase, “political power comes from...
An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster successfully transported a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Dornier 228 aircraft to Guyana, landing securely at Cheddi Jagan International Airport this Saturday.
This strategic delivery highlights India's ongoing commitment as a dependable ally in...
While the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has explored the American F-35 as a potential temporary solution for India’s fifth-generation fighter needs, the Indian Air Force (IAF) remains strongly opposed to the idea.
Recent high-level proposals from Washington have attempted to sweeten the deal, but...
As India bolsters its aerial shield with the expected arrival of its fourth S-400 missile squadron by mid-2026, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is reportedly developing a novel strategy to counter this growing advantage.
According to recent analyses, Pakistan plans to transform its ageing and...
Analysis Unlike F-35, India Aims to Secure AMCA Operational Sovereignty Through Open Architecture DAS and Indigenous Sensor Fusion
The Distributed Aperture System (DAS) is a cornerstone of modern fifth-generation stealth fighters, turning the aircraft into a highly aware sensor node with a continuous 360-degree field of view.
While India’s upcoming Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) takes conceptual cues from the F-35...
India is preparing to market its domestically designed Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV) to friendly allied nations, offering the 1,450-ton warships as a highly capable yet budget-friendly maritime solution.
Engineered to deliver firepower that far exceeds its compact displacement, the...
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