The Tejas Mk2 programme has achieved a significant, albeit understated, milestone with the completion of the aircraft’s rollout and the commencement of internal trials.
This development was confirmed by Group Captain V. N. Jha (Retd), a former Joint Director at the Defence Research and...
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Indian Air Force helicopters flying with the flag of Operation Sindoor marked a striking moment during the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path on Monday, paying tribute to India’s decisive military action last year against high-value terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied...
India witnessed a rare spectacle on its 77th Republic Day when a specially curated animal contingent of the Indian Army's Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) marched down Kartavya Path, underscoring the indispensable role animals play in defending the country's most demanding frontiers.
It...
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday was conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, the country's highest peacetime gallantry honour, by President Droupadi Murmu during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path.
Shukla travelled to the International Space Station under...
President Droupadi Murmu, along with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the Chief Guests for the Republic Day celebrations, were welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the saluting base at Kartavya Path.
As part of the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 77th Republic Day celebrations by paying homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Monday.
Upon his arrival, he was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
In a solemn ceremony, PM Modi laid a wreath at the memorial...
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi extended heartfelt greetings to the countrymen on the 77th Republic Day, stating that the occasion provides people with the opportunity to express gratitude to the immortal heroes who made the supreme sacrifice and displayed...
India’s indigenous Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar is establishing itself as a premier airborne sensor on the global stage.
Senior defence officials have confirmed that the system has not only matched but, in several critical performance metrics, exceeded the capabilities...
The Government on Sunday announced that Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be conferred the Ashok Chakra, while Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair will receive the Kirti Chakra.
Ahead of the 77th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of...
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with US Secretary of the Army, Daniel P Driscoll in New Delhi on Sunday, discussing strengthening defence cooperation and military-to-military engagement.
In a post on X, the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public...
With a strong focus on youth welfare and social awareness, the Indian Army, in collaboration with school students and teachers, organised an anti-drug rally at Manigong in Arunachal Pradesh under the theme “No Drugs, No Dropouts”, officials said on Saturday.
Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra...
Opinion How Frequent Exposure to Rafale Fighters Quietly Strengthening Pakistan’s Air Defence and Combat Strategies Against India
Over the last half-decade, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has quietly secured a significant tactical advantage that has largely gone unnoticed in the public domain: a recurring and intimate operational familiarity with the Dassault Rafale.
Through a series of multinational exercises spanning West...
India’s ambition to become a significant exporter of fighter aircraft has received a substantial boost following a firm commitment from US aerospace major General Electric (GE).
The company is set to supply 20 F404-IN20 engines annually starting from the 2026–27 financial year, with an initial...
Describing National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets as the nation's second line of defence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Saturday, called upon youth to draw inspiration from their vital role in raising public awareness when mock drills were conducted across the country during Operation Sindoor...
In a significant strategic shift, India’s forthcoming mega-contract with France for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets is set to encompass far more than the mere delivery of aircraft.
The deal, estimated to be worth nearly $40 billion (approx. ₹3.25 lakh crore) under the Multi-Role...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is actively evaluating the German-manufactured Taurus KEPD 350E cruise missile as a primary deep-strike weapon for its indigenous Tejas fighter fleet.
This development follows the operational lessons learned during the intense border conflict in May last year, often...
In a significant statement regarding India’s future air combat capabilities, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh has suggested that the country should collaborate with friendly nations to fast-track the development of sixth-generation fighter jets.
Speaking at a seminar on Wednesday, January 21, the...
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