Recent reports indicate that the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are planning their next major aerial surveillance project.
Moving past the current Netra Mk2, they are aiming to develop a heavy Airborne Early Warning and Control (AWACS)...
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India is moving closer to a historic milestone in its domestic aerospace sector. Between January and March 2027, the government is expected to announce the winning private industry partner that will help build the first prototypes of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
The Ministry of...
Analysis Did India Abandon Kaveri Too Early? Former IAF Chief Bhadauria on Aero-Engine Lessons for AMCA
The question of whether India prematurely cancelled its indigenous Kaveri fighter engine programme is gaining fresh attention.
Former Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, has argued that the Kaveri project should not be dismissed as a complete failure, suggesting that...
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is rapidly expanding its influence within India's aerospace sector.
After securing a major agreement with Dassault Aviation in June 2025 to manufacture Rafale fighter jet fuselages in Hyderabad, the company is now reportedly in talks to host the jet's final...
India and Japan will explore the possibility of joint development in naval shipbuilding and design by leveraging Japan's technological expertise and India's production capabilities in accordance with their respective relevant policies.
This was announced in a joint statement issued by Defence...
Analysis How India’s Multi-Tiered Air Defence Network Can Withstand a Gulf-Scale Swarm and Missile Barrage?
The true measure of a modern air defence network goes beyond its ability to shoot down targets; it hinges on how efficiently it manages its interceptor stockpiles.
Procuring an endless supply of long-range surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) is neither practical nor financially viable.
Instead, a...
Opinion Why India Must Prioritise Indigenous HALE Drones Alongside The Recent US MQ-9B Acquisition Deal as Interim Solution
Recently, questions have emerged regarding India's decision to purchase American MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones.
This debate follows significant drone losses experienced by the United States during conflicts involving Iranian and Houthi forces.
Sceptics suggest that instead...
India’s primary concern would not necessarily be the supply of drones developed by leading Ukrainian drone and missile manufacturer 'Fire Point' to Pakistan, as Ukraine is unlikely to deliver them amid the ongoing war with Russia. New Delhi should instead be more focused on the possibility of a...
Recent reports indicating that India is exploring entry into the French-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS)—a sixth-generation fighter jet programme—have sparked discussions among aviation experts.
Former American fighter pilots view this as both a major strategic chance and a high-stakes...
Former Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (Retd.), has strongly advocated for an indigenous approach to replacing the IAF's ageing British-origin BAE Systems Hawk Mk-132 advanced jet trainers.
Highlighting India's growing aerospace capabilities, Bhadauria stated that...
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has revised the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development phase of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter.
In a move to update its commercial agreements, the agency has replaced the London...
Analysis How India Foiled Pakistan Military Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos in May 2025 Following An Urgent Warning From US Vice President JD Vance
New details have surfaced regarding the intense military confrontation between India and Pakistan in May 2025.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar disclosed to Parliament in July 2025 that American Vice President JD Vance alerted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 9 about a...
The US Embassy in India on Monday said it welcomes the Ministry of Defence’s contract with General Atomics to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian systems to the Indian Navy.
“The United States welcomes the Ministry of Defence’s contract with General Atomics for the lease of two MQ-9B Sea Guardian...
India and Armenia on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in research, development, innovation and shared production in the defence industry, the Ministry of Defence stated.
“Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh called on Minister of High Tech Industry, Armenia...
India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully developed a new set of home-grown technologies for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter, as highlighted in the company's recent annual report.
Key advancements include an optical fuel-level sensing system and an...
In a series of joint intelligence-based operations conducted across Thoubal, Kakching and Churachandpur districts of Manipur, the Assam Rifles, along with the Manipur Police and state Commandos, successfully thwarted anti-national activities, officials said here.
A Defence Spokesman said on...
Analysis India Eyes Global AMCA Exports via Private Consortium, but Engine Approvals and Stiff Competition Loom
In a major shift for its aerospace industry, the Indian government has handed over the production of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)—the country's upcoming 25-tonne class fifth-generation stealth fighter—to an industry consortium led by the private sector.
Beyond meeting the needs of...
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