India emerged as the fifth-largest military spender in 2025, according to the latest annual report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). India’s expenditure rose to $92.1 billion, representing an 8.9% increase from 2024.
The spending spike was largely driven by a...
Defence News India
Your hub for latest Indian defence news, analysis, and insights on Indian military preparedness, technology, and strategic affairs.
In a major step to boost the combat survivability of its indigenous fighter fleet, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to equip the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A with the advanced X-Guard towed decoy system from Israel.
Manufactured by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, this...
Russian defence industry sources have reportedly extended a formal offer to supply the Indian Navy with the 3M-14E Kalibr-PL submarine-launched land-attack cruise missile (LACM).
This proposal comes as a direct response to the Indian Navy’s 2026 Request for Information (RFI) seeking advanced...
Analysis Armed With Israeli, Indian, and American Precision Munitions, How Indian Navy's MiG-29K Will Become a Formidable Carrier-Killer
The Indian Navy's maritime strike capabilities are undergoing a major transformation.
Despite fielding a relatively modest fleet of about 40 carrier-based MiG-29K fighter jets, the Navy is aggressively upgrading these aircraft with an advanced, multinational array of precision weapons.
By...
In a monumental departure from its post-World War II pacifist posture, Japan has officially dismantled its stringent arms export limitations.
Approved by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet on 21 April 2026, this landmark reform abolishes the restrictive “five-category” rule that previously...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has revealed that India's upcoming 120 km range Guided Pinaka Mk3, also known as the Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR), will be significantly cheaper than the Israeli EXTRA rockets currently used in the recently inducted Suryastra system...
Analysis How Commissioning of INS Aridhaman Highlights India’s Growing Shipbuilding Industry Despite Ongoing Global Hurdles
India recently celebrated a major milestone in its maritime strategy with the commissioning of INS Aridhaman on April 3, 2026, by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
As the nation's third domestically constructed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), this 7,000-tonne vessel firmly...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has recently released a specialised tender (Ref: D/DGM/OS/AE2601151003) seeking Air Intake Casings and Gear Box Casings.
Although this procurement may seem like standard procedure, it marks a significant leap forward for India's homegrown aviation...
The Indian Navy is on the verge of significantly upgrading its maritime security network as the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) advances into its final stages of preparation before official induction.
Engineered by the Defence Research and Development Organisation...
Following the events of Operation Sindoor in May 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is rapidly accelerating its efforts to establish a robust, close-range shield against enemy unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
The South Western Air Command (SWAC), based in Gandhinagar, has officially released a...
In a significant breakthrough for Indian law enforcement and intelligence agencies, Salim Dola, a close aide of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and a key figure in an international drug syndicate, was deported on Tuesday. The operation marks a major step in the country’s ongoing crackdown on...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in Bishkek, stressing the urgent need for a collective and uncompromising approach to tackle the "evils" of terrorism, separatism and extremism by dismantling safe havens...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held meetings with his counterparts from Russia, China and Belarus on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek on Tuesday.
Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov discussed key aspects...
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan held a meeting with Armenia's Chief of the General Staff Lt General Edvard Asryan in New Delhi on Tuesday, discussing ways to have joint ventures in the development of military hardware.
Lt General Edvard Asryan was received by CDS General...
While the Indian government officially green-lit the development of around 120 to 130 Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) in March 2024—enough to equip roughly seven squadrons—the Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking much further ahead.
Long-term strategic planning has shifted its focus toward...
American aerospace giant Boeing has revealed a comprehensive strategy to maintain the operational readiness of the C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft until 2075.
This long-term modernisation effort promises major tactical advantages for its global users. Prominent among these is the Indian...
The arrival of advanced, fifth-generation stealth aircraft like the Shenyang J-35 in the region is changing the rules of modern air combat.
Traditionally, stealth fighters rely on a "first look, first shot, first kill" strategy, assuming they can dictate the terms of engagement by remaining...
Trending Content
-
GTRE Advances Kaveri 2.0 Engine Development to Replace GE F404 in Tejas Mk1A Fighters by the 2030s- Jaydeep Gupta
Replies: 23
