In a significant development for the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme, France has indicated a willingness to move beyond standard "off-the-shelf" solutions, offering to co-develop a bespoke, operationally tailored Rafale fighter for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
However, this...
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India and Indonesia on Thursday reiterated the importance of maintaining a free, open, peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, guided by international law and respect for sovereignty. Both sides also agreed to enhance cooperation through multilateral frameworks such as Indian Ocean Rim...
The race to shape the future of the Indian Navy’s maritime power has intensified, with major European defence contractors from the United Kingdom and France presenting rival proposals for India’s third aircraft carrier.
As New Delhi aims to operationalise a three-carrier strike group by 2035...
In a significant stride towards bolstering India’s self-reliance in missile technology, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has initiated the selection process for a pivotal industrial partner.
The organisation has released a Request for Information (RFI) to appoint a...
Indrajaal Drone Defence today announced the launch of India’s first Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle (ADPV) a groundbreaking, fully mobile, Al-enabled counter-drone system designed to redefine how the nation responds to drone-led threats.
The urgency to build the ADPV (Indrajaal Ranger) was reinforced...
In a potential milestone for India’s defence manufacturing sector, Rolls-Royce has revealed its readiness to transfer complete technology, including Intellectual Property (IP) rights, for the indigenous production of tank engines in India.
The British engineering giant has partnered with two...
In a significant shift in force protection strategy, the Indian Army has begun deploying low-tech physical barriers to counter high-tech threats at forward air bases.
Along the western frontiers and specific sectors in the east, military helicopters and aircraft are now being shielded by mobile...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility in Hyderabad on Wednesday, which, he said, will significantly boost India’s position as a global hub for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).
PM Modi, who joined the event...
The development of India’s indigenous aerial combat capabilities is poised for a significant leap as the Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) gears up to commence critical testing of the Uttam Mk2 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.
This advanced sensor system will...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India seeks peace but will never allow its borders or national security to be compromised. The Prime Minister also praised the recently launched Operation Sindoor, saying strikes were carried out in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, which...
India on Tuesday strongly objected to the arbitrary detention of an Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh by Chinese authorities at Shanghai International Airport, terming the incident a violation of international norms and bilateral understanding.
Earlier, a woman from Arunachal Pradesh was...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that India stands ready to help shape the maritime century by “building not only ships but trust” and “not only platforms but partnerships”. Addressing the Samudra Utkarsh Seminar 2025, the Defence Minister said, “The oceans connect us all. Through...
India had made a strong demarche with the Chinese side, both in Beijing and in Delhi, after an Indian-origin UK resident from Arunachal Pradesh was allegedly detained and harassed by the Chinese immigration authorities at the Shanghai Pudong Airport recently on “ludicrous grounds”, sources...
