Moscow has presented a renewed proposal to New Delhi, offering to supply the Indian Air Force (IAF) with two squadrons of Su-57 stealth fighter jets.
If an agreement is finalised by the end of 2026, India could receive between 36 and 40 of these fifth-generation aircraft by 2030.
According to...
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The Indian aerospace sector is rapidly advancing its next-generation sensor technology, focusing heavily on passive Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems.
This move represents a major strategic shift in air combat, prioritizing the ability to spot enemy aircraft without broadcasting radio...
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is preparing to take a major step forward in its ongoing effort to modernize the nation's aerial combat fleet.
Next month, the MoD is projected to issue a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to French aerospace manufacturer Dassault Aviation for the purchase of 114...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is making a concerted effort to equip its upcoming Tejas Mk2 fighter jets with the formidable Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM).
Equipping the new aircraft with the Meteor is part of a strategic plan to unify India's high-tier aerial combat...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is drastically upgrading its aerial security framework, transitioning its current capabilities into a massive 10-squadron missile shield known as the "Sudarshan Chakra."
At the heart of this strategy is the allocation of one highly specialised S-400 squadron...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently reviewing the standard-issue weapons provided to its aircrew for combat operations, moving away from older handguns toward advanced, high-capacity Personal Defence Weapons (PDWs).
Reports indicate that the IAF is looking at the domestically produced ASMI...
In a major leap for India’s aerial combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is equipping its fleet of over 55 MiG-29UPG fighter jets with the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM).
Initiated in late March 2026, this vital upgrade officially phases out the ageing Soviet-era...
The Indian Navy will hold the inaugural biannual Commanders' Conference from April 14 to 16, at Nausena Bhawan in New Delhi, as announced by the Ministry of Defence on Sunday.
This Conference takes place amidst the Indian Navy's deployment in the Indian Ocean, where it is tasked with protecting...
Opinion India Faces UAE-Like Autonomy Dilemma in 114 Rafale Deal as France Withholds Critical Source Codes
The French government's unwavering decision to withhold the source codes for the Rafale fighter's most critical systems—including its Thales RBE2 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, Modular Data Processing Unit, and SPECTRA electronic warfare suite—has delivered a stark message to...
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...
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...
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