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Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-06-16T23:39:24+0530

A rarely debated yet deeply revolutionary shift is on the horizon for Indian naval aviation: the potential transition towards drone carrier warfare. This concept relies on unmanned technologies, self-reliant strike networks, and a widely dispersed maritime air force. Even though the nation has...

IANS · 2026-06-16T19:03:54+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a project to develop indigenous long-range Kamikaze drones with Indian industry, a Defence Ministry official said on Tuesday. The IAF has issued a limited tender to select Indian companies for One-Way Attack Unmanned Aerial Systems (OWA-UAS), the official...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-16T16:53:36+0530

The development of India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is taking a unique path in the realm of fifth-generation fighters. Instead of solely chasing low radar signatures, planners are placing an equal emphasis on keeping the jet easy to maintain—a philosophy rarely seen in public...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-16T16:39:20+0530

A fierce industrial contest is brewing between state-run Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and private engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) over the Indian Navy's highly anticipated Project-76. Both shipbuilding heavyweights are aggressively advancing their own indigenous submarine...

Raj Basu · 2026-06-16T13:51:58+0530

In a major leap for the strategic defence partnership between New Delhi and Paris, France has agreed to equip future Indian Rafale fighter jets with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite communications. These cutting-edge upgrades are slated for the 114 new combat aircraft...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-16T11:45:30+0530

Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd. (KSSL), the defence manufacturing branch of Bharat Forge Limited, has formally introduced its homegrown MaRG 39 artillery system at the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition in Paris. By presenting this 155mm/39-calibre truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer at one of the...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-16T11:20:41+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is fully equipped to seamlessly integrate two to three new squadrons of Rafale fighter jets into its current operations. Thanks to existing groundwork, expanding the fleet now would be far more economical and straightforward than the initial procurement process...

IANS · 2026-06-16T10:45:30+0530

The Indian Army’s Fire & Fury Corps has unveiled a cutting‑edge Integrated Drone Training and Virtual Reality Observation Post Lab at an altitude of 4,500 metres, marking a significant step in building future‑ready warfighting capabilities in high‑altitude terrain. Officials said the facility...

IANS · 2026-06-16T10:38:35+0530

In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the successful flight-test of the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on Monday. The flight test was conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island...

Jaydeep Gupta · Monday at 11:07 PM

While public attention regarding the Tejas Mk1A often highlights its advanced AESA radar, enhanced electronic warfare capabilities, improved maintenance, and long-range missiles, its most critical strategic potential is largely overlooked. This indigenous jet has the profound capacity to become...

Raj Basu · Monday at 8:57 PM

On June 2, 2026, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force successfully test-fired the indigenous Rudram-II anti-radiation missile off the coast of Odisha. This milestone has sparked fresh comparisons between the new Indian weapon and the widely known...

Raghav Patel · Monday at 8:07 PM

Brazilian aerospace company Embraer has proposed its state-of-the-art Praetor 600 business jet to serve as the carrier aircraft for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Netra Mk1A Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) project. This ambitious programme is designed to add six new, domestically...

Raghav Patel · Monday at 6:34 PM

The highly anticipated flight testing phase of the upcoming BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) supersonic cruise missile has been temporarily postponed. According to Alexander Maksichev, the Co-Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace, the delay stems from the customer introducing updated and more...

IANS · Monday at 12:18 PM

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Sunday highlighted indigenisation as a key pillar of the Rafale fighter jet deal with France, reaffirming India's commitment to defence self-reliance and strengthening domestic manufacturing under the 'Make in India' initiative. The Foreign Secretary made...

IANS · Monday at 12:09 PM

A Chinese AI firm released intelligence tracking information of Pakistani military installations and naval assets to the global public domain, a report said on Sunday, calling it "an extraordinary and highly calculated breach of operational security". The report in the Sunday Guardian noted...

Raj Basu · Monday at 12:29 AM

India's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is already looking past the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) to secure the propulsion systems of the future. While the immediate national priority is finalising an indigenous engine for the AMCA Mk2—a race that currently sees aerospace...

M S Chatterji · Sunday at 10:32 PM

The modernisation of the Indian Armed Forces' aviation sector is currently focused on replacing the ageing fleet of Mi-17 medium-lift helicopters. To achieve this, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is actively working on the 13-ton Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH). Open-source...

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Opinion Why Indian Navy Should Focus on Autonomous Network-Centric Drone Carriers to Counter China’s Expanding Footprint in Indo-Pacific

IAF Initiates Project to Develop Indigenous Long-Range Kamikaze Drones for Enhanced Strategic Autonomy

AMCA to Prioritise AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance to Avoid F-35 Like Costly Stealth Sustainment Issues

MDL Working on Indigenous "Super Kalvari" Design for Project-76 Submarine Amidst Stiff Competition From L&T

France Commits to Integrating AI and Advanced SATCOM on Future Indian Rafales Under F5 Upgrade

Kalyani Strategic Systems Unveils Indigenous MaRG 39 Artillery at Eurosatory 2026 for the European Defence Market

IAF Has Infrastructure To Quickly Induct 2-3 More Rafale Squadrons, Lowering Costs Over Initial Induction

Indian Army Establishes Advanced Integrated Drone and Virtual Reality Training Lab in High-Altitude Ladakh Region

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile From Odisha Coastline

How Tejas Mk1A Could Evolve into India’s First Airborne Drone Command Center for Loyal Wingman UAVs

Analysis How India's Rudram-II Outperforms China's CM-400AKG in Stand-off SEAD Missions

Embraer Proposes Praetor 600 Airframe for India's Six New Netra Mk1A AEW&C, Offering Longer Range, Higher Altitude, and Improved Efficiency

BrahMos-NG Flight Trials Delayed as Customer's New Stricter Operational Requirements Prompt Vital Design Refinements

Indigenisation Remains The Core Pillar in Advancing Rafale Fighter Deal, Asserts Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

Chinese AI Firm MizarVision Publicly Exposes Sensitive Pakistani Defence Installations and Strategic Naval Assets

Beyond AMCA Engine, GTRE Explores Advanced Three Stream Adaptive Propulsion for India's Next-Gen Combat Platforms

Opinion Beyond IMRH, Why India Requires Advanced Tiltrotors Over Conventional Helicopters for Future Defence Strategy

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