The Indian government has established rigorous guidelines for the special purpose company tasked with building the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
The newly issued Request for Proposal (RFP) ensures that the enterprise developing and manufacturing India’s highly anticipated...
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Highlighting India's expanding expertise in missile manufacturing and increasing outreach, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Saturday announced that a BrahMos missile deal has already been signed with Vietnam with another similar agreement with Indonesia currently in the final stages.
"My...
The maiden edition of the multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 concluded successfully on Saturday at the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya with a comprehensive 72-hour validation exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability, mutual trust, and collective preparedness among participating...
Outgoing Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him on the operational preparedness of the force and the prevailing security environment in the Indian Ocean Region, officials said on Saturday.
The meeting took place on Friday, just days...
Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday emphasised the increasing significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in contemporary warfare, stating that emerging technologies are becoming indispensable for faster decision-making and effective management of the growing complexity of...
Indian Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said that 'Operation Sindoor' remains ongoing and that all three services of the Indian Armed Forces are maintaining a high level of preparedness for any future contingency, including what he described as 'Operation Sindoor 2.0', if the...
Outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Anil Chauhan, on Saturday described his tenure as "very satisfying and excellent” as he formally bid farewell to military service after more than four decades.
The ceremonial events marked the culmination of General Chauhan’s distinguished military career...
Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said that every soldier in the Indian armed forces should possess the capability to operate drones, stressing that extensive training and practical exposure to drone systems, simulators and counter-drone technologies are being provided to...
Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Saturday said that self-reliance and innovation have become key pillars of India’s military preparedness, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mantra of JAI -- Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Innovation -- will continue to shape the...
Analysis How India's Agni-VI ICBM to Utilise Advanced MaRV and Penetration Tech to Bypass Layered Ballistic Missile Defence Systems
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is preparing for a monumental leap in India's strategic deterrent capabilities.
Although formal government approval for the launch of the Agni-VI Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program is still pending, the foundational design...
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer is making a strong push for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) upcoming Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) project.
At the centre of their pitch for the KC-390 Millennium is a bold claim: the aircraft will cost 30 percent less to operate per mission than the...
India’s aerial defence network is on the verge of a major technological breakthrough.
The Indian Air Force’s Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft—specifically the existing Netra Mk1A mounted on Embraer platforms and the upcoming Airbus A321-based Netra Mk2—are slated to receive a...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is heavily shifting its approach to pilot training to prepare for a new era of fifth-generation aerial warfare.
To achieve this, the IAF is looking to increase its order of Tejas twin-seat trainer jets under the second phase of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A...
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has released a highly detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.
This document sets a strict, time-bound roadmap for developing five flying prototypes of India's first indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter...
The Indian defence sector has achieved a significant milestone as the indigenous 'Bhargavastra' counter-drone system enters the final phase of its testing.
Designed and manufactured by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) and Economic Explosives Limited (EEL), the trials for this...
India's indigenous Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) programme has crossed a major hurdle with the arrival of its much-awaited powerplants.
United States aerospace manufacturer Honeywell has handed over the initial batch of turboprop engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), injecting...
India and Canada on Friday discussed ways to strengthen defence cooperation while exploring opportunities for deeper collaboration across several other sectors.
The discussions were held during a meeting between Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Canada's Senior Associate Deputy Minister...
