In a significant move towards self-reliance in defence, Indian public and private firms have begun indigenously manufacturing critical components for the Arjun Main Battle Tank’s (MBT) engines.
This development follows a decision by the original German manufacturer, MTU Friedrichshafen AG, to...
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India is set to showcase an extensive spectrum of its defence and aerospace capabilities at the Dubai Air Show 2025 from November 17-18. Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth is leading the Indian delegation at the event starting on Monday in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Indian...
India will continue to consider the terrorists and their supporters alike, and it will respond firmly to terrorism, Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday, in a firm message to Pakistan.
In an interactive session, the Army Chief also broadly said that there has been improvement...
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi visited the Centre for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii, where he was briefed on the Centre’s vision, lines of efforts, and its initiatives in Humanitarian Aid and Disaster...
Anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft ‘Mahe’, equipped with torpedoes, multi-functional anti-submarine rockets and advanced radars and sonars, is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on November 24, officials said on Sunday.
The first of the eight Anti-submarine warfare shallow...
Brazilian aerospace major Embraer is looking to tap the “huge opportunities” in the Indian aviation market as its aircraft can provide competitive seat cost for the operators, according to a senior executive.
Currently, Embraer, whose E-Jets began operations in India in 2005, has nearly 50...
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, while emphasising the need for achieving jointness and integration in the armed forces, has said that each service will “retain its individual identity”, and their best practices will be incorporated.
During an interactive session held at an event here...
The Army has considered inducting women cadres into the Territorial Army battalions as a pilot project, with their recruitment to be initially limited to a few battalions, sources said on Sunday.
The move is aimed at gradually opening up more opportunities for women in the force. The...
Analysis As IAF Eyes 114 More Rafale, Can Op Sindoor's Success Downplay Its Crippling Cost, Limited ToT, and Source Code Dependence?
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
