India’s air defence capabilities are set for a major upgrade as the country expects the delivery of its fifth and final S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile squadron by November 2026.
Simultaneously, New Delhi is actively advancing negotiations with Russia to procure five additional S-400...
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In a decisive move to strengthen India's strategic and economic footprint in the Indian Ocean Region, the government is exploring the deployment of nuclear-powered Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Scientists from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) are...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is on the verge of a major capability upgrade as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) readies the first batch of Tejas Mk1A fighter jets for induction.
Following recent breakthroughs in the supply of critical GE F404-IN20 engines, the IAF plans to deploy these advanced...
The number of honey-trap cases reported in India over the last few years has been growing, despite advisories and warnings, as several officials continue to fall prey to these networks.
An official said that Pakistan's ISI, which runs these networks, has appointed scores of psychologists to...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to deliver the long-awaited first batch of HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF), providing a crucial boost to the military's pilot training program.
According to officials familiar with the development, three HTT-40 (Hindustan...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is preparing to deploy a fully automated robotic drilling system for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) wing structures at its Bengaluru facility.
Expected to be operational by the end of 2027, this major manufacturing upgrade aims to drastically reduce...
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has successfully rolled out its 400th fuselage for the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter from its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad on September 7, 2026.
This significant milestone highlights India's rapidly expanding role as a key manufacturing hub in...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the Indian armed forces have been given both the freedom and resources to respond decisively to threats, including by striking adversaries inside their own territory.
Addressing an event here, the Defence Minister asserted that there is a clear...
To significantly enhance the beyond-visual-range (BVR) combat capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Ministry of Defence is evaluating a critical proposal to equip the Su-30MKI fighter fleet with Russian-made RVV-BD long-range air-to-air missiles.
Also known as the export variant of...
From ALHs to Marine Turbines: DAC Approves Rs 1.10 Lakh Cr Defence Proposals, 98% to Domestic Sector
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday approved capital acquisition proposals worth nearly Rs 1.10 lakh crore for the Indian armed forces.
The DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), or in-principle administrative...
The Indian Army's Northern Army commander, Lt General Pratik Sharma, has reviewed the security situation and the operational preparedness of the troops in South Kashmir areas, the army said on Monday.
During the visit to the hinterland units in the area, Lt Gen Sharma reviewed the preparedness...
The Indian agencies have busted multiple modules that were setting up closed-circuit television cameras intended to transmit a live feed to Pakistan.
While over 100 operatives have been arrested by various agencies, the ISI continues to run several modules in different parts of the country...
As India nears a final decision on a foreign collaborator to co-develop a 120-kilonewton (kN) thrust engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2, the competition between British manufacturer Rolls-Royce and French firm Safran has reached a critical strategic juncture.
The ultimate...
