A recently circulated video has highlighted the impressive hauling strength of the Indian Army's modernised T-72 Ajeya main battle tank.
The footage reveals the combat vehicle successfully pulling a TATA LPS 4018 heavy-duty commercial truck, which itself was transporting a second T-72 tank on...
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Defence Acquisition Council Approves Massive Rs 52,000 Crore Boost to Modernise India's Armed Forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on July 03, 2026, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) i.e., in-principle administrative approval to various acquisition proposals for the Defence Forces at an estimated cost of about Rs 52,000...
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Thursday witnessed 24th day of anti-government protests, which drew over 80,000 passionate protesters to the Eidgah grounds in Rawalakot.
What began as demands for basic rights has transformed into a powerful challenge against Islamabad’s long-standing...
Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise RIMPAC 2026.
“Indian Navy's P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Rim of the Pacific...
The multinational peacekeeping exercise 'Khaan Quest 2026' concluded on Friday at the Five Hills Training Area in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar with India reaffirming its commitment to global peace.
“The multinational peacekeeping exercise Khaan Quest 2026 concluded today at the Five...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is preparing to evaluate major military procurement plans during its latest session on July 3.
A central focus of this meeting will be the approval of roughly 600 Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER)...
In a landmark step for bilateral relations, India and Japan have sealed an unprecedented agreement to jointly develop and produce the cutting-edge Naval Radio Antenna ‘UNICORN’ mast for upcoming Indian Navy vessels.
This groundbreaking partnership—the first military hardware co-development pact...
The Indian Army has begun the process of establishing five Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) aimed at fortifying the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, with a specific focus on the high-altitude sectors of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.
Commanded by Major General-rank officers, these highly...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed Japan’s review of the three principles on the transfer of defence equipment and technology and hoped that it would further deepen the defence partnership between both countries.
According to the Joint Statement issued after the 16th India-Japan...
Indian Navy on Thursday swiftly responded to an attempted pirate attack on a Grenadine-flagged bulk carrier, approximately 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti.
“MV Golden Arsenal, a St. Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged bulk carrier, en route from Aden, Yemen, with 21 crew members...
Opinion Not Just AMCA: Why India Should Pursue a Scalable 90kN to 140kN Engine Family to Power Indigenous Tejas, UAVs, and 6th-Gen Fighters
As India accelerates its push for complete self-reliance in military aviation, a former senior official from the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has proposed a comprehensive, 30-year roadmap for indigenous aero-engines.
This vision aims to secure the propulsion needs for everything...
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas Mk1A is advancing into a critical stage of its weapons testing programme with upcoming flight trials for a dual-missile launcher.
This system is specifically designed to deploy the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM).
This milestone...
Opinion Powershifts, Powerhouses and the Powerplays: Engine Titans and India’s 5th Generation AMCA Program
With the latest squandering of GE’s clear, early-mover advantage in India’s ambitious & indigenous fighter jet programs with the American engine maker almost trying to leverage its monopolistic position; the battle of engines & the war of engine powerhouses in the Indian aviation theatre is...
Analysis From Tejas to P75I Subs, How India's Defence Production Ecosystem Rapidly Scaling Indigenous Content in Major Projects
India’s military manufacturing sector is experiencing a historic transformation under the national Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
A vital indicator of this success is the rising percentage of indigenous content (IC) found in major weapon systems.
This metric, often referred to as the...
The Pakistani military is reportedly evaluating Turkey's domestically produced SİPER long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system as it seeks to reinforce its multi-layered air defence shield.
Turkish defence officials are anticipated to showcase the system’s operational capabilities to...
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...
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...
