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Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-02-18T00:49:48+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has long warned that its fighter squadron strength is falling to critically low levels. With the current strength hovering around 30 squadrons against a sanctioned strength of 42, the need to induct new jets is urgent. While the vision of inducting 40 jets annually...

IANS · 2026-02-17T19:05:51+0530

Authorities, on Tuesday, displayed posters in Jammu and Kashmir's border districts of Kathua and Samba, carrying photographs of five suspected Pakistani terrorists, seeking the cooperation of the general public in tracking their movement, sources confirmed. Official sources said this followed...

IANS · 2026-02-17T19:03:24+0530

Calling the Indian Navy an enabler of the country’s global aspirations, Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy said that India’s maritime strength and its aspiration to become a developed nation by 2047 are intrinsically interlinked. Delivering the Vice Admiral KK Nayyar Memorial Lecture on the...

IANS · 2026-02-17T19:01:05+0530

Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, will join maritime security experts from the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) in generating solutions to contemporary challenges at the fifth edition of Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC-26) on February 21, an official said on Tuesday. Scheduled to be held at...

IANS · 2026-02-17T18:53:15+0530

One Bangladeshi fishing boat, along with 28 crew members, was apprehended in the Bay of Bengal for illegally fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said on Tuesday. The force said that the Bangladeshis, along with their boat, were apprehended on Sunday...

Raghav Patel · 2026-02-17T13:50:58+0530

India’s strategic defence partnership with France appears poised for a major expansion. A recent report by the French financial daily La Tribune indicates that New Delhi is considering a new order for 31 Dassault Rafale Marine (Rafale M) fighter jets for the Indian Navy. This potential...

Raghav Patel · 2026-02-17T13:29:23+0530

India’s ambition to secure deeper technological control over its fighter fleet has encountered a significant hurdle in the ongoing negotiations for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA). According to a new report by the French business outlet L’Essentiel de l’Éco, Paris has firmly ruled out...

PIB · 2026-02-17T10:48:01+0530

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on February 16, 2026, visited the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru, and inaugurated the Missile Integration facility at the premises, besides flagging-off the Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment Combat systems & unveiling the Mountain Fire Control Radar. He...

PTI · 2026-02-17T10:44:35+0530

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called for expediting the development of next-generation aero engines, saying the country was running short of time. Noting that even developed nations typically take 25-30 years to develop next-generation engines, he urged Indian scientists to compress...

IANS · 2026-02-17T10:41:36+0530

In Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, security forces dealt a significant blow to Maoist activities through a series of coordinated anti-LWE operations on Monday. Teams from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted intensive searches and area domination patrols across multiple police...

IANS · 2026-02-17T10:24:38+0530

In a significant display of deepening military cooperation between India and the United States, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel J Paparo, visited the headquarters of the Indian Army's Western Command on Monday. The visit was...

Raghav Patel · 2026-02-17T00:43:27+0530

Recent clarifications from Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh have provided renewed transparency and confidence regarding India’s strategic plan to procure additional Rafale fighter jets. While various media outlets had speculated about reduced levels of domestic involvement, the Defence...

UNI · Monday at 11:03 PM

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has entered into a joint venture agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense (SED) to collaborate on the HAMMER Weapon System, ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet President Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday...

PTI · Monday at 10:55 PM

The India-US defence partnership has a unity of purpose to maintain peace through strength, Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, said on Sunday even as he complimented the Indian military for displaying restraint during Operation Sindoor. In an interaction with a...

IANS · Monday at 10:50 PM

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Chief of the Hellenic Navy, Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras in New Delhi on Monday, holding discussions on advancing defence cooperation between India and Greece. During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed commitment to strengthening the...

IANS · Monday at 10:41 PM

Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, inaugurated the Indian Navy’s MILAN Village that reflects the spirit of camaraderie and cultural connect as part of international naval exercise MILAN 2026, an official said on Monday. Speaking at the...

Raghav Patel · Monday at 11:46 AM

India’s ambitious plans to develop next-generation fighter aircraft have triggered a flurry of activity among global aerospace giants, with British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce Holdings emerging as a determined contender. While current industry trends suggest that French firm Safran is the...

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Analysis How Rafale, Tejas and AMCA Production in India Will Help IAF Achieve Dream of 40 Fighter Jets Induction per Year

Security forces release posters of five Pakistani terrorists in Kathua and Samba seeking urgent public support

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy asserts that robust naval defence is indispensable for India’s rise as a developed global power

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth to Spearhead Strategic Maritime Dialogues at the Goa Conclave on February 21

Indian Coast Guard Ship Amrit Kaur apprehends Bangladeshi boat and 28 crew members for illegal fishing activities

Indian Navy Seeks 31 Additional Rafale M Jets to Reach Full 57-Aircraft Carrier Strength, Claims French Media

France to Withhold Core SPECTRA and Electronic System Codes in India-France 114 Rafale Deal, French Report Claims

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Critical Missile Integration Facility And Flags Off Akash Combat Systems In Bengaluru

Defence Minister urges scientists to compress development timelines for next-gen indigenous aero engines to seven years

Security Forces Recover IEDs, Destroy Maoist Memorials In Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

High-level US delegation strengthens defence ties with visit to Indian Army's Western Command HQ

Negotiations for India's 114 Rafale Deal Focus on Achieving 40-50% Indigenous Content, Confirms Defence Secretary

BEL and Safran to Produce High-Range HAMMER Missiles for Rafale and Tejas Combat Platforms

US commander flags concern over rising aggression in Indo-Pacific

India and Greece reaffirm commitment to enhance defence ties, strategic partnership

Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla opens naval village for exercise MILAN 2026

Beyond AMCA Engine, Rolls-Royce Seeks Parallel F414-Class Engine Development with India for Tejas Fleet and Beyond

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