Defence News India

M S Chatterji · 2026-03-19T14:07:05+0530

India’s growing fleet of Rafale fighter jets is a central pillar of its strategy to maintain dominance in the skies. The nation already operates 36 of these aircraft under a 2016 agreement, and has recently ordered 26 maritime variants (Rafale-M) for the Indian Navy, with deliveries expected to...

IANS · 2026-03-19T13:08:15+0530

The Indian Navy has increased the deployment of its warships near the Gulf of Oman and is escorting Indian-flagged ships coming from the Strait of Hormuz region amid heightened tensions in West Asia that have raised concerns over global energy security. According to government sources...

M S Chatterji · 2026-03-19T00:53:25+0530

India's pursuit of self-sufficiency in cutting-edge military hardware is being hampered by antiquated buying methods and inadequate pay for technical experts. Speaking at prominent events such as the India Today Conclave, retired Lieutenant General Raj Shukla strongly criticised the current...

RonitBisht · 2026-03-19T00:31:41+0530

The recent intensification of the Iran-Israel conflict has brought the combat effectiveness of Chinese-manufactured military equipment under severe scrutiny. During a recent episode of the defence programme On Cutting Edge, Carice Witte, founder of the SIGNAL Group (Sino-Israel Global Network &...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-18T23:28:00+0530

India's military airlift capabilities are currently navigating a crucial transitional phase. As the hunt for a future Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA)—a multi-billion dollar contest drawing contenders like Airbus, Lockheed Martin, and Embraer—is still in its tendering stages, and with the Boeing...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-18T18:58:00+0530

India's monumental ₹63,000-crore "Super Sukhoi" modernisation initiative for the Indian Air Force (IAF) has reached a major breakthrough. The indigenous Virupaksha Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, engineered by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO)...

PTI · 2026-03-18T18:54:57+0530

The escalating conflict in West Asia and its ripple effects on global energy security figured prominently in External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s high-level talks with his counterparts from the 27 European Union (EU) member states in Brussels. A day after the talks, the Ministry of External...

IANS · 2026-03-18T18:50:38+0530

India on Wednesday donated ship spares to the Seychelles Defence Forces, highlighting New Delhi's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision for inclusive, cooperative, and sustainable security and growth across regions. According to the High...

IANS · 2026-03-18T13:27:31+0530

Experts from the Defence Forces, academia, industry, and start-ups deliberated on technological advancements and innovative solutions in the areas of Cognitive Spectrum Management and Quantum Technologies at a seminar organised by the Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), an official...

IANS · 2026-03-18T13:20:54+0530

Jammu, March 18 (IANS) J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat said on Tuesday that under its changed counter‑terror tactics, the J&K Police is moving into dense forests and rugged mountains to neutralise terrorists. Addressing the passing‑out parade of police constables at the STC Talwara in Reasi district, DGP...

IANS · 2026-03-18T13:13:34+0530

Kabul, March 18 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Tuesday accused Pakistan’s military of carrying out airstrikes in Kabul that he said resembled “atrocities perpetrated by the Israeli regime against Gaza”, claiming the attack killed more than 408 people...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-18T00:40:20+0530

In a significant move to bolster its long-range precision strike capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is evaluating the acquisition and subsequent domestic manufacturing of Israel’s ROCKS air-launched quasi-ballistic missile. This development follows a highly successful test firing of the...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-18T00:22:23+0530

The forthcoming HAL Tejas Mk2, India's new medium-weight combat aircraft, is being developed with substantially enhanced attack capabilities. Reports indicate that the fighter jet is already being prepared to carry several advanced long-range precision weapons currently utilised by the Indian...

M S Chatterji · Tuesday at 11:03 PM

If Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is chosen to partner in the development and production of India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), it could trigger a massive shift in the nation’s aerospace industry. This potential milestone is being compared to a "Lockheed Martin moment" for...

Raghav Patel · Tuesday at 7:48 PM

The Indian Navy is currently navigating a crucial transition in its maritime strategy, opting for practical combat readiness over sheer size. As the Ministry of Defence prepares to potentially approve the second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-2) in 2026, planners have moved away from the idea...

Raghav Patel · Tuesday at 7:46 PM

Indonesia is on the verge of officially securing a landmark procurement of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from India. Recent statements from the Indonesian Ministry of Defence indicate that negotiations are effectively complete, paving the way for a formal contract signing expected early...

Raghav Patel · Tuesday at 7:45 PM

India’s domestic military manufacturing is approaching a significant achievement, with the Indian Army expecting the final delivery of its initial Dhanush artillery guns by the end of 2026. The 2019 contract for 114 of these 155mm/45-calibre weapons is being fulfilled by Advanced Weapons and...

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Opinion As Global Demand Drains Meteor Missile Stocks, Should India Look to Indigenous Astra Family of Missiles for Rafale Armament?

Amid West Asia tensions, Indian Navy enhances warship deployment in Gulf of Oman to escort merchant vessels

How L1 Bias and Low Pay for Engineers Threaten India's 5th-Gen AMCA Program, Warns Former Senior Army Officer

Analysis From Pakistan to Iran, How Chinese Air Defence Systems Continue to Fail Crucial Real-World Combat in Recent Wars

IAF Plans Deep Upgrades of IL-76 with Domestic Firms Help to Maintain Fleet's Airlift Capabilities Until 2040s

DRDO Commences Prototype Fabrication of GaN-Based Virupaksha AESA Radar for Su-30MKI "Super Sukhoi" Upgrade

India and the EU Emphasise Diplomacy to Secure Energy Routes Amidst Surging Tensions in West Asia

India Donates Vital Ship Spares to Seychelles Defence Forces During Exercise Lamitiye in Port Victoria

Defence experts discuss innovation at Second Niche Technology Nexus seminar

J&K Police moving into dense forests to neutralise terrorists: DGP Nalin Prabhat

Pakistan’s military deliberately killed civilians: Afghan FM

IAF Considers Acquiring 200 Israeli ROCKS Missiles with Potential Local Production After Successful Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Test

Tejas Mk2 to Feature Early Integration of SCALP, Crystal Maze and Rampage Missiles for Deep Strike Roles

Analysis How Securing the AMCA Prime Integrator Role Could Transform TASL into India's Own Private Aerospace Giant Like Lockheed Martin

India Shifts Naval Focus Towards Hybrid Aircraft Carriers with Advanced Drone Swarm Capabilities as IAC-2 Approval Nears

India and Indonesia Expect to Finalize BrahMos Coastal Defence Deal Next Fiscal Year Amid Growing Maritime Disputes with China

Indian Army to Receive Final Batch of Dhanush Howitzer Order Later This Year, Eyes 300 Additional Units for Future Defence

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