An ambitious Indian Air Force (IAF) plan to lease a fleet of Russian-made Tupolev Tu-160M "White Swan" strategic bombers is confronting significant obstacles, casting serious doubt on the future of a deal that would dramatically enhance India's long-range strike capabilities.
The proposed...
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In an indirect admission of facing defeat, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s adviser Rana Sanaullah has revealed that his country’s military had less than a minute to analyse whether a BrahMos cruise missile fired by India on the Nur Khan airbase during Operation Sindoor could have a...
Two terrorists arrested in Rayachoti town in Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh by the Tamil Nadu Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) two days ago had hatched a conspiracy to carry out bomb blasts in three key cities in the country, Andhra Pradesh Police said on Thursday.
Police seized explosives and...
An airstrip used by the Indian Air Force during the 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars as an advanced landing ground at a village in Ferozepur close to the Pakistan border was allegedly sold by a woman and her son in collusion with some revenue officials in 1997.
But after a retired revenue official...
State Investigation Agency (SIA) of J&K Police on Thursday carried out searches at the premises of two suspects in Anantnag district in connection with the non-local killing case.
A statement by SIA said that these searches were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation into the brutal...
In a major advancement for India's indigenous defence capabilities, two separate High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) drone programs are being fast-tracked with formal endorsement from the Indian Army and Air Force.
State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Aeronautical Development...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a major programme to extend the service life of its rugged Antonov An-32 transport fleet until at least 2040.
This life-extension will be achieved through a comprehensive overhaul conducted within India, marking a significant step in the nation's push...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday cleared 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore for procurement of indigenously sourced quick reaction surface-to-air missiles, naval vessels and more.
The DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital...
An unconfirmed strategic proposal from India to supply Greece with its advanced Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) has ignited speculation across the Aegean.
According to Greek media reports, the offer could provide Athens with a formidable weapon capable of neutralizing high-value...
In a significant move that underscores the enduring strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi, Russia has reportedly offered India the opportunity to lease a second Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN).
This proposal comes as India works to modernise its underwater fleet...
In a major boost to India's combat aviation capabilities, the indigenous Astra Mk1 Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) is scheduled to begin captive trials on the Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighter jets by the end of 2025.
Live firing tests of the advanced missile are anticipated...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel in Washington DC on Wednesday (local time). Jaishankar expressed appreciation for cooperation between India and the US in countering organised crime, drug trafficking and terrorism.
In a post on X, Jaishankar...
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on Thursday said it facilitated the transfer of 10 state-of-the-art technologies developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to six Indian companies.
The tripartite Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) were...
