Next month, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is anticipated to evaluate a critical proposal to equip the Indian Army with a new arsenal of short-range air defence weapons.
The plan involves acquiring roughly 250 Verba Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) launchers alongside 5,000...
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Opinion With Emerging 5th-Gen Threats, IAF Must Fast-Track 'Super Sukhoi' to Bridge Gap Until Tejas Mk-2 and AMCA Arrive
The induction of the Su-30 into the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1997 stands as a defining moment in India’s military aviation journey.
Driven by a shifting security landscape—specifically Pakistan's acquisition of F-16s in the 1980s and the rapid modernisation of the Chinese air force in the...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated a range of advanced strategic capabilities, including a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system and a new anti-ship missile, marking a significant milestone in India's indigenous defence programme...
India has established firm, non-negotiable requirements for the prospective purchase of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program.
The government has mandated that the acquisition be strictly rooted in the “Make in India” initiative, demanding deep...
In a major leap forward for the nation's self-reliance in advanced military technology, domestic defence manufacturer SMPP has officially handed over 100 Jet-Based Peacekeeper (Agniveg) kamikaze drones, alongside six training units, to the Indian Army.
This swift procurement highlights India's...
The recent events of Operation Sindoor, which involved targeted precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir followed by a tense four-day military standoff, have fundamentally reshaped the Indian Army's modernisation plans.
Securing the skies against...
The Indian Navy has successfully inducted 21 out of the 24 MH-60R "Romeo" maritime helicopters ordered from the United States, giving a substantial boost to its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) strength.
Despite this critical addition, the naval forces continue to experience a severe shortage of...
Recent satellite imagery analysis indicates that India’s ambitious fifth-generation fighter jet project, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), has been undergoing rigorous radar testing.
A full-scale engineering model of the aircraft has been visible at a specialised Radar Cross Section...
The induction of India’s locally built Zorawar light tank is expected to be pushed back by roughly two years.
The Indian Army has requested upgraded armour protection against enemy fire. This new requirement poses a major challenge for the engineers, who must find a way to boost the vehicle's...
Sweden-based aerospace and defence manufacturer Saab recently acknowledged ongoing talks with the Indian government over the potential sale of its Gripen E multi-role fighter jets.
This comes as India actively seeks to upgrade the combat capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF) while...
India Initiates Proxy War Against Turkey by Arming Greece, Cyprus and Armenia, Alleges Turkish Media
The Turkish press is expressing intense alarm over India's growing military alliances with Greece, Cyprus, and Armenia.
Several media commentators in Ankara are openly accusing New Delhi of instigating a "proxy war" by equipping Turkey's regional adversaries with sophisticated weaponry.
This...
India's highly anticipated Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) initiative has reached a crucial stage.
Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) is actively encouraging domestic companies to join the project by issuing new Expressions of Interest (EOIs) focused on blast protection and the...
Analysis How Vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s Hangor AIP Submarines Challenge the Credibility of its Babur-3 Sea-Based Deterrent against India
On April 30, 2026, the Pakistan Navy formally inducted its first Chinese-made Hangor-class submarine, the PNS/M Hangor, in a high-profile ceremony at Sanya, China, attended by President Asif Ali Zardari and Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf.
While Pakistani leadership hailed this $5 billion...
Over the coming twenty years, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to experience a monumental shift in its operational structure.
India is actively building a robust, long-term strategy for uncrewed air combat, centring on advanced stealth drones, loyal wingman systems, and highly autonomous...
India’s underwater warfare capabilities are on the verge of a historic transformation. Project 76, spearheaded by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau (WDB) alongside the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), aims to build a new class of advanced conventional submarines...
Analysis Pakistani Analysts Urge China to Intervene in Potential India-Russia Su-57 Deal, But Experts Doubt Beijing's Leverage
Recent discussions among Pakistani military observers have sparked fresh dialogue regarding the potential sale of Russia’s fifth-generation Su-57E stealth fighter to the Indian Armed Forces.
In a recent podcast, commentators Bilal Khan and Arslan Khan from the Quwa Group proposed that Islamabad...
India’s defence manufacturing sector is experiencing a historic transformation.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which has long spearheaded the nation's artillery programs with its highly successful Pinaka rocket system, is now seeing robust competition from domestic...
