Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has invoked penalty clauses against the American aerospace firm General Electric (GE) due to ongoing delays in delivering F404 engines for the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet.
Payments to GE are now being released only after subtracting agreed-upon fines for each...
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In a significant breakthrough, the Mumbai Police have uncovered a major terror funding angle linked to a suspected hawala racket, with key accused Salim Sheikh allegedly creating fake passports for nearly 40 individuals using forged documents.
The Anti-Terrorism Branch of the Special Branch...
As India seeks to position Southeast Asia as a key market for the BrahMos missile, the supersonic cruise weapon – jointly developed by India and Russia – has generated significant interest in the region amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea.
Its speed, precision strike...
The US and India reaffirmed their strategic defence partnership during high-level talks between their air force chiefs, focusing on interoperability, training and regional deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, a media release said.
US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach hosted Indian Air...
The landscape of India’s unmanned military aviation is rapidly transforming.
Recent updates reveal that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now focusing its primary resources on the Futuristic Unmanned Fighter Aircraft (FUFA) over the heavier Remotely Piloted Strike...
Analysis How Indigenous AI Radio Frequency Satellites Will Transform Indian Maritime Domain Awareness and Dark Ship Tracking
The maritime security environment is evolving rapidly, with adversaries increasingly relying on deceptive tactics such as emission control (EMCON) and transponder shutdowns to mask their movements at sea.
To counter these challenges, Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Xovian Aerospace is...
American aerospace major Lockheed Martin has revealed its readiness to supply a specifically adapted variant of its C-130J Super Hercules to fulfil the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) needs.
While keeping exact technical configurations under wraps due to fierce...
Unmanned aerial vehicles have shifted from being specialised military assets to the primary force multipliers along the volatile borders between India and Pakistan.
As both nations rush to adopt First Person View (FPV) drones, loitering munitions, and swarm technologies, the Indian Army has...
Recent visual leaks of a new aircraft concept have captured the attention of maritime aviation experts, indicating that the Indian Navy might be considering two separate designs for carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
Should these visual models align with official strategy, it...
A recent high-level dialogue at the Pentagon has sparked fresh discussions about the future of India's aerial combat capabilities, with the United States hinting that the door remains open for New Delhi to procure the advanced F-35 stealth fighter.
This key indicator emerged on April 9, 2026...
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan emphasised that the multi-domain operations require convergence across physical, synthetic, and cognitive realms, highlighting the urgency of faster decision-making in an AI-driven battlespace, an official said on Friday.
Speaking on the...
INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, on Friday departed Kenya's Mombasa following a highly successful Operational Turnaround (OTR) which included professional exchanges, community outreach, while strengthening maritime cooperation with the Kenyan Navy.
According...
Union Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday stressed on the significance of synergy and jointness among officers of the Indian defence forces.
Speaking at the convocation ceremony of the 81st Staff Course of Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) at Wellington in Tamil Nadu, the Union...
In a major drive to achieve ‘atmanirbharata’ in defence preparedness and military prowess, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has undertaken a major indigenisation program to give the fighter jet fleets an edge by equipping them with cutting-edge components and homegrown launchers.
Sukhoi-30 MKI...
The Indian Army is taking a monumental step in modernizing its frontline mobility by replacing traditional petrol-powered motorcycles with a new fleet of "Silent Scout" electric two-wheelers.
Marking a significant shift in operational strategy, key tenders for these advanced vehicles were...
MoD Plans DRAL Overhaul with New Private Aerospace Partners for Indian Rafale Production and MRO Hub
In a major step toward reshaping India’s aerospace manufacturing landscape, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is planning to initiate a comprehensive restructuring of Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL).
To support upcoming fighter jet production, the government is prompting French aerospace...
In a major push toward India's self-reliance in military manufacturing, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has officially acquired 75 hectares of land within the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor at Chitrakoot.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently presented the formal...
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