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RonitBisht · 2026-08-01T23:50:22+0530

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) has recently showcased its KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet making significant strides. On July 31, 2026, the updated P1 prototype successfully concluded its powered taxi tests, officially beginning ground evaluations in preparation for its highly...

IANS · 2026-08-01T23:14:59+0530

As the United States reshapes its security partnership with Israel around advanced technologies rather than conventional arms sales, India finds itself in a uniquely advantageous position. New Delhi already occupies a strategic position at the intersection of US and Israeli defence innovation...

Chandresh · 2026-08-01T11:16:23+0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is gearing up to substantially boost the manufacturing of AL-31FP turbofan engines to support the Indian Air Force's (IAF) massive Su-30MKI fighter fleet. While HAL currently produces about 30 engines annually, the aerospace manufacturer aims to scale this up...

Chandresh · 2026-08-01T10:57:32+0530

The global defence community has been watching closely as China showcases what it claims to be sixth-generation fighter jets, following reports of maiden flights of two tailless, stealthy advanced combat aircraft at Chengdu late last year. However, India's military leaders are maintaining a...

RonitBisht · 2026-08-01T10:37:32+0530

The balance of military power in South Asia is poised for a major shift, drawing sharp reactions from Pakistani defence observers. Defence experts in Pakistan are raising alarms that the Indian Navy’s future Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) will heavily tilt the maritime and regional scales. A...

Raj Basu · 2026-08-01T00:29:27+0530

India is rapidly pushing forward with its Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) and Future Main Battle Tank (FMBT) initiatives, aiming to build next-generation fighting vehicles domestically. The FRCV project alone, greenlit in September 2024 by India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), aims to...

Chandresh · Friday at 11:54 PM

In a major push for domestic military technology, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has awarded a monumental ₹2,205.23 crore contract to Astra Microwave Products Ltd. Announced to the stock exchanges on July 30, 2026, this landmark agreement involves the production of 122 Active Antenna Array...

PTI · Friday at 11:20 PM

India and Germany are expected to sign a deal for next-generation submarines “very soon”, German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann said on Thursday. India and Germany are reportedly finalising an estimated 8 billion euros (over ₹90,000 crore) Project-75I submarine agreement for six...

IANS · Friday at 10:55 PM

General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), on Friday launched the indigenously developed ‘Xtreme Weather Grade’ (XWG) diesel. This fuel promises to improve the mobility of military vehicles at high altitude, an official said. Speaking on the occasion, the COAS described XWG Diesel as...

IANS · Friday at 1:09 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The nine-member all-women crew of IASV Triveni has completed Samudra Pradakshina, a 314-day Tri-services circumnavigation sailing expedition covering nearly 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans. The Ministry of Defence said the crew crossed all meridians, the...

Raj Basu · Thursday at 11:26 PM

India is making significant strides in developing its own advanced air defence system, known as Project Kusha or the Extended Range Air Defence System (ERADS). This indigenous programme is drawing close observation from military experts in Russia, especially after recent successful flight...

IANS · Thursday at 11:13 PM

As India aims to expand its navy to more than 200 ships over the next decade to counter China's rapidly growing naval fleet and Pakistan's induction of advanced Chinese-built attack submarines, analysts see this month's commissioning of the stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri and submarine hunter...

Chandresh · Thursday at 1:25 AM

India’s potential acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme is shaping up to be much more than a standard military purchase. Recent developments suggest that the production facilities established in India could transform into a secondary...

Raghav Patel · Thursday at 12:47 AM

GE Aerospace is preparing to hand over a set of two F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) this coming August. This anticipated handover will be a significant milestone, representing the first occasion where multiple engines are supplied to India in a single consignment. This...

Raj Basu · Wednesday at 11:54 PM

While debates persist about India's long-term maritime strategy, the Indian Navy is prioritising a pressing need: securing a second home-built aircraft carrier. This step is vital to ease the burden on the ageing INS Vikramaditya and guarantee uninterrupted carrier presence across the Indian...

Chandresh · Wednesday at 11:25 PM

Recent claims by a decorated Indian Air Force (IAF) operator shed light on how India's electronic warfare tactics may have outmanoeuvred some of the most advanced air-to-air missiles during Operation Sindoor. Sergeant Bhale Singh, an IAF Gallantry Award recipient who served as the launcher...

IANS · Wednesday at 10:50 PM

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth concluded a two-day visit to formations under the Eastern Theatre on Wednesday, during which he reviewed the prevailing security situation, assessed operational preparedness, and evaluated ongoing initiatives aimed at fostering peace, stability...

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Opinion Learning from Turkish KAAN, How India’s AMCA Can Adopt Parallel Prototypes, Interim Engines, and Private Sector Primes for Accelerated Development

How Expanding US-Israel Defence Technology Cooperation Offers India an Unprecedented Strategic Advantage: Report

HAL Aims to Manufacture 50 AL-31FP Engines Annually by 2030 to Ensure Su-30MKI Fleet Combat Readiness

IAF Views China’s 6th-Gen Fighter Hype with Caution, Emphasising India's Superior Pilot Skill and Indigenous AMCA Development

A Single Indian Carrier Strike Group with Rafale-M Could Outmatch Pakistan's Entire J-10CE Fleet, Warn Pakistani Analysts

Russia Pitches T-90MS Joint Production and Subsystem Tech Transfer to Stay Relevant in India’s FRCV and FMBT Initiatives

HAL Orders ₹2,205 Cr Worth of Uttam AESA Radar Subsystems from Astra Microwave for 97 Tejas Mk1A Fleet

India and Germany Are Expected to Sign the Project-75I Submarine Defence Deal Very Soon, Says German Envoy

Army Chief Launches Indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade Diesel For High-Altitude Military Operations

Historic Samudra Pradakshina expedition concludes as all-women tri-services crew safely navigates IASV Triveni across four oceans

How Project Kusha Will Complement, Not Replace, the S-400 in India's Multi-Layered Air Defence, Explain Russian Analysts

India Accelerates Naval Expansion to 200 Ships Amidst Regional Challenges and Rising Chinese Maritime Influence

Beyond IAF 114-Rafale Deal, Dassault Plans to Leverage India's Manufacturing Base for Global Rafale Exports

GE Expected to Deliver First-Ever Two-Engine Batch of F404-IN20s to HAL in August as Production Ramps-Up

Analysis How Indian Navy’s IAC-2 Plan Shifts from Supercarrier Vision to Enhanced, Drone-Ready Vikrant Concept, Focusing on Continuous IOR Ops

How India Used Decoy "Ghost Targets" to Divert Chinese PL-15 Missiles During Op Sindoor, Explains IAF S-400 Operator and Gallantry Awardee

Indian Army Chief Evaluates Eastern Theatre Security and Operational Readiness During Crucial Two-day visit

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