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M S Chatterji · 2026-07-09T19:48:58+0530

The battlefield of tomorrow is heavily reliant on electronic warfare, where advanced radar jamming and countermeasures are the norm. To maintain air superiority, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) may need to look beyond simply extending the range of the Astra missile...

Raj Basu · 2026-07-09T19:10:56+0530

The recent move by Azerbaijan to purchase 40 JF-17 Thunder Block III combat jets from Pakistan—an expansive agreement valued at approximately $4.6 billion—has drawn intense scrutiny throughout the South Caucasus. This acquisition marks a monumental departure from Baku's historical reliance on...

IANS · 2026-07-09T18:44:37+0530

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised the credibility and capability of India's defence platforms while highlighting the military action during Operation Sindoor as proof of India's growing prowess. He said that echoes of India's strikes on terror camps were heard across the world...

Raj Basu · 2026-07-09T13:16:50+0530

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is nearing a major turning point for its Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) project. Sources closely associated with the initiative indicate that the final phase of developmental testing is scheduled to take place...

Chandresh · 2026-07-09T12:49:48+0530

India’s monumental ₹21,700 crore long-range air defence initiative, Project Kusha, has achieved a critical new milestone. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure the raw materials necessary for building test canisters for the...

Raj Basu · 2026-07-09T07:17:54+0530

India is taking a major step forward in its native aerospace and missile capabilities. The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad is preparing to build a cutting-edge blow-down type Trisonic Wind Tunnel. This new facility will be able to test aerodynamic forces at...

IANS · 2026-07-09T05:35:50+0530

Army veterans on Wednesday welcomed the defence agreement between India and Indonesia on the BrahMos Missile System, asserting that the agreement will serve as a "befitting reply" to China's "String of Pearls" strategy, which seeks to counter New Delhi's regional influence. Defence expert...

IANS · 2026-07-09T05:26:21+0530

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday conducted a successful flight test of the Pinaka long-range guided rocket at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur on India’s east coast, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence. "The rocket was...

IANS · 2026-07-09T05:16:05+0530

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday reviewed the operational preparedness and combat readiness along the Line of Control (LoC) and in the hinterland during his visit to the headquarters of the Army's Chinar Corps in Srinagar. A post by the Army's Additional Directorate...

Chandresh · 2026-07-09T01:22:45+0530

India's homegrown beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) programme is on the verge of securing its first international customer. A key Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between India's state-run Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Indonesia's defence holding company...

M S Chatterji · 2026-07-08T12:15:55+0530

The Indian Army is steadily transforming its futuristic ambition of fighting alongside humanoid robots into a tangible reality. While the ultimate goal of fielding these machines in high-stakes combat and counter-terrorism missions is set for 2050, the groundwork is already being laid today...

Raj Basu · 2026-07-08T11:42:07+0530

In June 2026, one of Europe's most ambitious joint military ventures, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), officially fell apart. The €100 billion programme, intended to create a sixth-generation "system-of-systems" combat network, succumbed to nearly a decade of industrial clashes, leadership...

Chandresh · 2026-07-08T11:20:21+0530

Commercial vehicle giant Ashok Leyland is set to revolutionize the military transport sector through the integration of next-generation technologies. As India’s second-largest commercial vehicle maker and a major global bus producer, the company is currently developing a driverless variant of...

Chandresh · 2026-07-08T11:00:18+0530

India’s homegrown regional aviation initiative has reached a major milestone. The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) has officially locked in the design for the Saras Mk2, a 19-seat light transport plane built to enhance domestic air travel. With the blueprints now finalised, the Council of...

Chandresh · 2026-07-08T10:48:28+0530

In a massive push for India's self-reliant defence manufacturing sector, the Indian Army has greenlit a sweeping, five-year modernisation plan worth more than ₹75,000 crore for its legacy Soviet-era armoured vehicles. Moving away from the traditional method of short-term buying, this long-term...

Raj Basu · 2026-07-08T09:20:40+0530

As the Indian Air Force (IAF) continuously upgrades its combat squadrons to tackle modern threats across the Indo-Pacific, the strategic focus is shifting toward the future of beyond-visual-range (BVR) aerial combat. While the indigenous Astra Mk1 is actively deployed, and the more advanced...

Raj Basu · 2026-07-08T00:35:39+0530

According to recent reports, American aerospace manufacturer GE Aerospace has successfully handed over the seventh F404-IN20 turbofan engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This critical delivery injects fresh momentum into the manufacturing of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas...

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Opinion Why DRDO Should Equip Astra Mk2 Missile With Advanced Passive EO/IR Seeker Tech to Counter Electronic Warfare Threats

Armenia Looks to Expand Layered Air Defence via Indian Tech Following Azerbaijan's Massive JF-17 Block III Fighter Jet Procurement

Echoes of strikes on Pak terror camps were heard across globe: PM Modi lauds precision, credibility of Indian defence machinery

DRDO Prepares for Final Developmental Trials of SMART Anti-Submarine Weapon, Indian Navy Induction Expected Around 2031

DRDO Issues RFP for M3 Interceptor Canister Materials as Project Kusha Air Defence Programme Shifts to Fabrication Phase

DRDL Hyderabad Plans Mach 4.5 Trisonic Wind Tunnel to Boost Aerodynamic Testing for Tactical Missiles and Aerospace Platforms

Former Military Officers Hail the India-Indonesia BrahMos Agreement as a Powerful Strategic Counter to Chinese Expansionism

DRDO successfully conducts flight test of indigenous Pinaka long-range guided rocket at Chandipur test range

Newly Appointed Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Reviews Operational Preparedness at Chinar Corps Headquarters in Srinagar

Indonesia Explores India’s Astra Mk1 BVRAAM Missiles to Upgrade Sukhoi Su-27 and Su-30 Fighter Fleet Capabilities

Indian Army Explores Multi-Phase Plan for Humanoid Robots in Complex Counter-Terrorism and Frontline Combat Ops by 2050

How Europe’s €100B FCAS Collapse Allows India to Pursue Targeted 6th-Gen Tech Partnerships With France on Its Own Terms

Ashok Leyland Plans Autonomous Stallion Trucks to Transform Logistical Operations for the Indian Armed Forces

CSIR-NAL Finalises Saras Mk2 Aircraft Design as Focus Shifts Towards Crucial Prototype Manufacturing Phase

Indian Army Commits Over ₹75,000 Cr for Five-Year Overhaul of Armoured Fleet Including T-72, T-90, BMPs, and ARVs

Beyond Astra Mk3, Defence Analysts Propose a 500km+ Ultra Long-Range Missile to Target Enemy AWACS

GE Aerospace Delivers 7th F404-IN20 Engine to HAL, Accelerating Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jet Production for the IAF

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