India is reportedly preparing to advance its long-standing Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme by finalising a deal with France for up to 90 Rafale F4 fighter jets.
Sources suggest a decision could be made by the end of 2025, with a formal contract expected to be signed in 2026.
The...
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The Indian Air Force's plan to strengthen its pilot training capabilities is facing significant setbacks due to major delays in the indigenous Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) programme.
The project, managed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has been brought to a standstill by the...
Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), a leading state-owned defence manufacturer, has announced a significant advancement in India's quest for military self-reliance.
The company is developing a new, entirely indigenous lightweight tank, named 'Bharat', with the first prototype scheduled to...
India and Canada have prepared an ambitious roadmap to advance ties in areas of trade, investment, critical minerals, energy and civil nuclear collaboration, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.
Jaishankar made the remarks during his talks with his Canadian counterpart Anita...
Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi exhibited a striking blend of strategic foresight and cultural nostalgia –- whether advertently or not –- in his subsequent public interaction. Addressing the media in New Delhi on Friday, his emphasis on Chabahar port as a “good trade route”...
A joint civil–military trek to Athupopu was flagged off on Sunday from Anini Military Garrison in Dibang Valley, spanning an ambitious 20 days, across the breathtaking terrain of Arunachal Pradesh. This unique expedition celebrates unity and adventure in the forward areas, fostering deeper...
Alert troopers of the Border Security Force (BSF) have foiled foiled multiple cross-border smuggling attempts, seizing five drones carrying heroin and a pistol along the Amritsar and Tarn Taran India-Pakistan border areas in Punjab, an official said on Sunday.
A statement mentioned that acting...
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has revealed significant advancements in the development of the RudraM-III, a state-of-the-art hypersonic missile.
Designed to be launched from the Indian Air Force's (IAF) frontline Su-30MKI fighter jets, this long-range weapon is...
Global maritime experts and naval leaders will discuss strategies for a more secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025 to be hosted by the Indian Navy later this month, an official said on Saturday.
The three-day event, starting October 28, will focus on key...
A state-of-the-art Static Firing Facility ‘Trinetra’, for testing of Naval Weapon Systems was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, on 08 Oct 2025 at Naval Station Bheemunipatnam, near Visakhapatnam.
The facility has been...
State-owned aerospace and defence company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is confronting a critical challenge that could define its future in India's military transport sector.
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) urgently seeks to replace its ageing fleet of Antonov An-32 and Ilyushin Il-76...
Rolls-Royce on Friday said that it is proud to showcase its advanced power and propulsion technology for the UK’s Carrier Strike Group as HMS Prince of Wales arrived in Mumbai. “HMS Prince of Wales, the flagship of this deployment, is powered by Rolls-Royce’s world-leading MT30 marine gas...
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said the Indian Defence forces followed the principle of ‘Dharamyudh’ during ‘Operation Sindoor’. Speaking as the chief guest at the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Military School (RMS) in this Himachal Pradesh hill resort, he...
