India’s long-term strategy to modernise its combat fleet is rapidly taking shape under the ambitious Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) initiative, now widely known as Project Ranjeet.
Following the swift development of the Zorawar light tank and the recent rollout of the Vikram-based Future...
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In a significant boost to indigenous military capabilities, Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has delivered its specialized T-12 semi-automatic shotguns to the Indian Army’s Northern Command.
The move marks a strategic shift in how the Indian military addresses the escalating threat of low-flying...
Dynauton Systems, a specialized subsidiary of Dynamatic Technologies Ltd, has officially unveiled the CHEEL, a next-generation Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
This advanced system is specifically engineered for high-stakes tactical reconnaissance, mapping...
India to build a strategic outpost in the Indo-Pacific, expanding its defence focus towards some of the busiest shipping routes in the world in Southeast Asia, a report said.
India is pushing forward with a $9 billion infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island, which is located near one of...
On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, China, for the first time, has publicly admitted to having provided technical assistance to Pakistan during its four-day skirmish with India last year.
Speaking to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, Zhang Heng, an engineer at the Aviation Industry...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to significantly bolster its western front by deploying the first four squadrons of the indigenous Tejas Mk1A fighter jet to forward air bases in Rajasthan.
This strategic move aims to enhance rapid response capabilities and ensure high operational frequency...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is prioritizing access to Interface Control Documents (ICDs) as a non-negotiable technological requirement for its upcoming $43 billion Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme.
Under this massive procurement initiative, India plans to acquire 114 modern fighter...
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is on the verge of finalising crucial updates to the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020.
The modified guidelines are currently undergoing the final phases of internal assessment.
Authorities are preparing to publish a draft of the revised procedures in the...
India’s Extended Range Air Defence System (ERADS), widely known as Project Kusha, is actively drawing the attention of the international community.
Although the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is still in the testing phase of the roughly ₹21,700 crore project, nations...
One year after Operation Sindoor, the military campaign continues to be viewed as a defining moment in India's evolving security doctrine, signalling a major shift in the country's approach towards terrorism and national security, according to a recent report.
Operation Sindoor was launched by...
Australia and India have reaffirmed their rapidly expanding strategic and defence partnership, with both countries committing to deeper military cooperation, enhanced maritime security coordination and stronger defence industry engagement, according to a report.
The report by ‘The Australia...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is fundamentally transforming its national security shield by upgrading the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS).
Previously a high-speed automated network, the system is now evolving into an AI-native decision-support architecture.
Developed in...
Recent video footage released by Israeli aerospace firm Elbit Systems reveals the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully testing the Range Extension & Smart Tail (REST) precision-guided bomb kit on its Jaguar strike aircraft.
This visual evidence confirms that the advanced stand-off weapon system...
A Mumbai-based strategic think tank, will host a seminar titled ‘Atmanirbharta in Defence: Opportunities for MSMEs’ on May 11.
Supported by the Indian Navy, the seminar adopts the theme ‘Make in India for the World’ and commemorates the completion of one year of Operation Sindoor.
It aims to...
Pakistan’s Chinese-made HQ-9B air defence system failed to intercept Indian missiles and drones during Operation Sindoor carried out by the Indian military last year. This system, promoted by Beijing, a top long-range defence system capable of countering stealth aircraft and protecting important...
The skies over Somnath are set to turn into a canvas of national colours and precision flying as the Indian Air Force’s Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) prepares to mark the 75th anniversary of the Somnath Temple with a two-day aerial display on May 10-11.
The performance will see six Hawk...
The Advanced Agni missile with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system, capable of hitting different targets spread over a large area, was successfully flight-tested over the Indian Ocean Region, a DRDO official said on Saturday.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh...
