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Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-03-07T00:13:45+0530

As the Indian Air Force (IAF) prepares for a significant fleet expansion, a strategic debate is emerging regarding the optimal configuration of its future fighter jets. With the proposed acquisition of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), the focus has shifted to whether India should cap its...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-06T21:31:09+0530

The Indian Army Aviation Corps is exploring the adoption of tilt-rotor technology, a move that could fundamentally transform military operations along the nation's rugged border regions. While the force remains committed to its primary indigenous programs, senior officials have begun...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-06T18:40:47+0530

India is moving toward a major milestone in aviation engineering by planning to adapt the core technology of its upcoming fighter jet engine for use in civil and transport aircraft. The initiative aims to repurpose the 120kN engine core currently being designed for the Advanced Medium Combat...

Reuters · 2026-03-06T18:06:27+0530

India is in talks with the United States to secure marine cover for vessels shipping oil from the Middle East, as New Delhi seeks to shield buyers from potential supply disruptions caused by the crisis in the Gulf, a government official said on Thursday. “So far we are comfortable,” the...

PTI · 2026-03-06T18:02:59+0530

Indian Army will conduct recruitment drives from March 12 to enrol 800 porters for its newly raised Porter Company, officials said. “A porter recruitment rally for enrolling 600 porters and 200 reserve porters for the Army Porter Company will be held at seven places in Rajouri and Poonch...

IANS · 2026-03-06T18:00:39+0530

The Indian Embassy in Doha issued a fresh advisory on Friday, urging its nationals in Qatar to follow the guidelines issued by local authorities, especially the Ministry of Interior. The Embassy noted that it is also sharing advisories issued by Qatari authorities on its social media channels...

IANS · 2026-03-06T17:59:55+0530

Former Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) chief Vikram Sood on Friday said India is adopting a prudent and balanced approach to the evolving crisis in West Asia, noting that regional conflicts can only be resolved by the countries directly involved. Speaking to IANS, Sood said external powers...

IANS · 2026-03-06T17:57:58+0530

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that the risks of instability caused by geopolitical rivalry across land, sea, and air, such as the current tensions in the Gulf region involving the US, Israel, and Iran, are increasingly becoming the new normal. Speaking at the Sagar Sankalp...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-03-06T12:58:53+0530

Recent technical assessments and visual data have unveiled a significant contrast in the engineering and strategic philosophies of two prominent loitering munitions: the Iranian Shahed-136 and India's emerging Sheshnaag-150. Although both aircraft utilize a delta-wing shape common to...

M S Chatterji · 2026-03-06T12:12:13+0530

The Indian Ministry of Defence is currently deliberating a strategic move to join the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a European sixth-generation fighter programme. This potential partnership, involving France and Germany, marks a pivotal moment in India's long-term aerospace roadmap as the...

Anjana Basu · 2026-03-06T11:45:14+0530

Reinforcing India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence and maritime technology, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) on Thursday, March 05, 2026, to jointly develop and promote indigenous...

Anjana Basu · 2026-03-06T11:38:45+0530

BEL and Bellatrix Aerospace, a prominent Indian space tech company specialising in satellite propulsion systems and satellite subsystems, have signed an MoU to collaborate on the design, development and manufacturing of satellite systems and payloads. The collaboration brings together BEL’s...

IANS · 2026-03-06T11:24:26+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday confirmed the loss of Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, who sustained fatal injuries in the crash of a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The IAF also expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased officers...

IANS · 2026-03-06T11:22:22+0530

A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) lost radar contact during a sortie over Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Thursday, defence officials said. According to the Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO), the fighter aircraft went missing from radar contact during what...

Raghav Patel · 2026-03-06T00:48:02+0530

In a major step toward stabilizing India’s premier indigenous fighter programme, GE Aerospace has committed to a significant ramp-up in engine deliveries. Starting from the 2027–28 financial year (FY), the American aerospace giant will supply 30 F404-IN20 turbofan engines annually to Hindustan...

Raghav Patel · Thursday at 10:54 PM

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is approaching a defining crossroad in the modernization of its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet. Recent reports suggest that the IAF is weighing a Russian-sourced upgrade package against the domestic "Super Sukhoi" plan proposed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This...

Jaydeep Gupta · Thursday at 9:28 PM

India’s pursuit of a homegrown fifth-generation fighter jet has reached a defining moment as Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) prepares to bid independently for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. Unlike other competitors expected to form joint ventures or consortiums, Tata...

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Analysis Should India Limit Rafale F4 in Current 114 Deal to Accelerate the Move Toward Superior F5 Standard?

Future Indian Army Aviation Corps Strategy Include Tilt-Rotor Tech to Enhance High Altitude Special Ops and Border Security

India May Leverage 120kN AMCA Engine Core to Develop New Commercial High-Bypass Turbofan Engine Tech

India Negotiates US Marine Insurance Cover to Protect Middle East Energy Cargoes Amid Crisis

Army to recruit 800 porters at Rajouri-Poonch sector for newly raised company

India urges its nationals in Qatar to follow guidelines issued by local authorities

Ex-RAW chief backs India’s calibrated approach on West Asia crisis

Instability risks like ongoing Gulf crisis becoming new normal, says Defence Minister

Analysis Iran's Shahed-136 vs India's Sheshnaag-150: A Comparative Analysis of Aerodynamic Design and Operational Doctrine

India Eyes FCAS to Anchor 6th-Gen Layer Beyond AMCA with Potential 2042 Induction

GRSE-KSSL Collaboration Charts New Course for Self-Reliant Maritime Innovation

BEL and Bellatrix Aerospace join forces to build indigenous space capabilities in VLEO regime

IAF confirms loss of two pilots in Sukhoi Su-30MKI Fighter aircraft crash, expresses condolences

IAF Sukhoi-30 fighter jet loses radar contact in Assam; search operation launched

GE Commits to Deliver 30 F404 Engines Annually from FY2027–28 to Resolve Tejas Mk1A Production Backlogs

IAF May Face Strategic Choice for Su-30MKI Upgrade: Proven Russian PESA Upgrade or Indigenous Virupaksha AESA?

Analysis Solo Bid by Tata for AMCA Underscores Growing Private Sector Maturity in India’s Sovereign Defence Manufacturing Landscape

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