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Raghav Patel · 2025-11-16T23:40:33+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pushing to acquire 114 new Rafale fighter jets directly from France, submitting a formal proposal to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). This move signals a desire to bypass the long-delayed competitive bidding process, known as the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA)...

IANS · 2025-11-16T19:11:06+0530

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye, during which he received a briefing about the destroyer’s modifications, multi-mission versatility, and advanced maritime surveillance systems. Admiral Tripathi also visited...

IANS · 2025-11-16T19:02:50+0530

The investigation into the car blast near Red Fort has taken a significant turn after forensic teams recovered three cartridges, two live and one empty, of 9 mm calibre from the scene, sources have said. The sources said on Sunday that the ammunition is of a calibre prohibited for civilian...

Raghav Patel · 2025-11-16T12:54:42+0530

India has increased pressure on Russia, urging Moscow to provide a firm and achievable delivery timeline for the final two squadrons of the S-400 Triumf air defence system. The original $5.43 billion deal, signed in 2018, has been hit by significant delays, prompting India's Ministry of Defence...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2025-11-16T12:06:33+0530

In a significant boost to India's defence self-reliance goals, French aerospace giant Safran has proposed to co-develop a next-generation jet engine for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. The offer includes a 100% transfer of technology (ToT) to manufacture the engine...

PTI · 2025-11-16T10:43:33+0530

Indonesia has made a bid to purchase the BrahMos missile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday. “Indonesia has requested to purchase the BrahMos missile being manufactured in Lucknow,” Singh said, addressing the BJP workers here. Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath...

PTI · 2025-11-16T10:42:14+0530

IAF’s Su-30MKI jets will operate alongside French multi-role fighters in complex simulated air combat scenarios, as part of a bilateral exercise to be held from November 16-27, officials said on Saturday. Air exercise ‘Garuda 25’ will be held at Mont-de-Marsan, France. The Indian Air Force is...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 11:30 PM

India's primary agency for fighter jet development, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), is inviting private industry to assist in developing and integrating three critical sensor systems for the upcoming Tejas Mk2 aircraft. In a recent call for collaboration, the ADA outlined the need...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 6:39 PM

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is reportedly considering the original French-Russian PowerJet SaM146 engine for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SJ-100) aircraft it plans to produce in India. This strategic move would diverge from Russia's current "Russified" version of the jet, which uses the...

IANS · Saturday at 6:37 PM

An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent, featuring the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) and Tejas fighter aircraft, has landed at Al Maktoum Airbase, Dubai, ahead of the prestigious Dubai Airshow 2025, scheduled from November 17 to 21. According to IAF sources, this deployment underscores both...

IANS · Saturday at 6:36 PM

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi held a series of high-level discussions with top US military officials in a step towards enhancing maritime cooperation between the two nations. He met Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Stephen T Koehler...

IANS · Saturday at 6:34 PM

India has criticised Pakistan heading the Security Council’s committee on sanctions against the Taliban and co-chairing the counter-terrorism panel, citing conflicts of interest. Council members must be prevented from chairing committees when they have “vested interests”, India’s Permanent...

PTI · Saturday at 6:30 PM

An MBBS student has been arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in West Bengal’s Uttar Dinajpur district for his alleged links to terror outfits, a senior police officer said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Janisur Alam alias Nisar Alam, an MBBS student of Al-Falah...

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Analysis As IAF Eyes 114 More Rafale, Can Op Sindoor's Success Downplay Its Crippling Cost, Limited ToT, and Source Code Dependence?

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi inspects advanced USS Daniel Inouye destroyer at Pearl Harbor

Delhi car blast driver received Rs 20 lakh from JeM handlers: Sources

India Pressures Russia for S-400 Timely Delivery as Potential $1.1 Billion Deal for Additional Units Hangs in the Balance

Safran Commits to 100% Local Supply Chain for 120-140kN AMCA Engine, Promising to End All Foreign Dependency

Indonesia interested in buying BrahMos missile, says Indian Defence Minister

IAF’s Su-30MKI to Enhance Interoperability with French Fighters in Bilateral Air Combat Drills

ADA Eyes Indian Private Firms' Help to Integrate Critical IRST, SDR, and CIT Sensors into Tejas Mk2

HAL May Seek Original French-Russian SaM146 Engine to Power Indian-Made Superjet 100 Amid New PD-8 Engine's Reliability Concerns

Indigenous Tejas fighter jets spearhead India’s 'Make in India' showcase at prestigious Dubai Airshow 2025

Indian Navy Chief and US Indo-Pacific Command reaffirm commitment to a free and rules-based region

India criticises Pakistan heading UNSC committee on sanctions against Taliban

Haryana MBBS student from Al-Falah University arrested by NIA in West Bengal for alleged terror links

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