Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is nearing a major turning point in the creation of the Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer-42 (HLFT-42).
According to sources within the company, the top priority right now is selecting the right engine for the upcoming aircraft.
Once the engine parameters...
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Analysis How Tejas Mk2 Leverages AMCA Research, S-Duct Intakes, and Advanced Composites to Achieve Rafale-Class Semi-Stealth
India's aerospace sector, spearheaded by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is currently achieving significant milestones in the nation's indigenous combat aircraft development.
The much-anticipated Tejas Mk2, designated as the Medium Weight...
European aerospace giant Airbus has teamed up with Indamer Technics to launch the first comprehensive radome repair facility in South Asia, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Through this strategic service agreement, Indamer Technics becomes an officially authorised centre to repair, exchange, and...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is calling upon private industry partners to help develop a cutting-edge evaluation system known as the SHIELD project.
This initiative aims to build an S-band High-Power Microwave (HPM) Integrated Evaluation System for Lethality and...
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Friday explored avenues to strengthen India-UAE cooperation in military and defence fields during his meeting with Major General Staff Rashid Mohammed Al Shamsi, Commander of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force and Air Defence...
The 14th edition of Staff Talks between Indian and Royal Thai Navy successfully concluded in New Delhi, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to capacity building and training while identifying areas for further collaboration, the Indian Navy said on Friday.
“14th Edition of Indian Navy...
Senior officials from India, the United States, Japan and Australia have reviewed cooperation on maritime security, critical technologies and economic security as the four-nation Quad prepares for its next foreign ministers’ meeting.
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted the Quad...
Security agencies are gearing up to counter a major Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-led operation in Jammu and Kashmir, amid a rise in diversionary tactics. Proxy terror groups have been circulating threat messages, asking Kashmiri Pandits not to relocate while warning migrant workers to leave...
Indian intelligence agencies uncovered a disturbing operational shift within the country's internal security matrix, revealing that former members of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) are re-emerging across multiple states to establish independent Islamic State (IS) modules...
IAF Prepares for Two Mega Combat Drills Near Western Border, 17-Day NOTAM Spark Concerns in Pakistan
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to host a pair of large-scale aerial combat exercises in western Rajasthan this month, drawing close scrutiny and a heightened military alert from neighboring Pakistan.
The upcoming maneuvers include the bilateral "Veer Guardian 26" with Japan...
Analysis Tejas Mk2 vs. Global Rivals: How India’s 4.5-Gen Fighter Compares in Power, Cost, and Export Appeal
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are rapidly advancing the Tejas Mk2, transforming it from its light-combat origins into a 17.5-tonne Medium Weight Fighter (MWF).
Built to replace aging Indian Air Force fleets like the Mirage 2000, Jaguar, and...
According to Alpha Defense, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to locally design and manufacture an Air-to-Air Refuelling Pod (ARP).
Published on September 2, 2026, the tender was launched under the DRDO’s Technology Development...
The Cochin Shipyard on Wednesday began construction of four advanced battery-electric harbour tugs for global towage and marine services provider Svitzer, marking a step forward in India’s efforts to build green vessels locally.
The construction began with a formal steel-cutting ceremony at...
India and Belgium are forging stronger defence ties, a partnership highlighted by the integration of advanced Belgian weaponry into India’s new Zorawar light tank.
This strategic collaboration was a primary focus during recent delegation-level talks in New Delhi between Indian Prime Minister...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth has visited the Spear Corps to review the operational readiness of all formations and the progress of ongoing border development initiatives.
During the visit on Thursday, the COAS was comprehensively briefed on multiple facets of capability...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth on Thursday received Lieutenant General Le Van Huong, Deputy Chief of General Staff of Vietnam People's Army, who is on an official visit to India, and discussed measures to deepen defence cooperation and military-to-military engagement...
Analysis How Op Sindoor Accelerated India’s Defence Modernisation, Tactical Restructuring, and Multi-Domain Posture
Following the brief but highly impactful Operation Sindoor in May 2025, India has launched a massive and rapid overhaul of its armed forces.
This transformation spans across all military branches, focusing on acquiring advanced drones, hypersonic weapons, integrated air defence networks, and...
