Recently, the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) released its 2026 global air power rankings, surprisingly positioning the Indian Air Force (IAF) above China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
This outcome has sparked heavy backlash from Chinese defence experts and...
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In a major step toward modernising India’s military capabilities, Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) has entered into a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur.
The collaboration focuses on the joint creation of...
Indian Coast Guard Hosts Key Conference with Domestic Shipbuilders to Plan Advanced Future Platforms
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), which is planning to expand its fleet with modern, state-of-the-art platforms, organised a one-day conference themed "Extending Capability for Distant Horizons" at Coast Guard headquarters in New Delhi on Friday.
The conference, inaugurated by Paramesh Sivamani...
In a major push to modernise its frontline combat forces, the Indian Army has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to acquire 450 Carl Gustaf Mark-IV 84mm lightweight rocket launchers.
The procurement, which includes necessary accessories, sighting systems, and spare parts, is designed to...
Analysis How GE Engine Delays and Cost Hikes Spark Kaveri 2.0 Revival as India Targets Unmanned and Fighter Propulsion Self-Reliance
India’s prolonged pursuit of a homegrown fighter jet engine is regaining momentum due to ongoing global supply chain issues and soaring costs of imported powerplants.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and its Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) are actively reviving...
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Nibe Defence have secured positions to supply 850 long-range loitering munitions, commonly known as one-way attack drones, to the Indian Army.
This landmark acquisition, valued at approximately ₹1,500 crore, is being executed under the government's Fast...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been recognised as the sixth most formidable aviation force globally in the 2026 World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) Global Air Powers Rankings.
In a significant strategic milestone, this placement ranks India ahead of the Chinese People’s...
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently executed a mock combat drill focusing on neutralising India’s S-400 Triumf air-defence networks.
Conducted by the PLA's Western Theatre Command, which oversees the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the wargames reportedly utilised 370 mm guided...
Analysis How China’s Recent Long-Range SLBM Test Impacts India’s Maritime Security Strategy and Naval Deterrence
On July 6, 2026, a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine launched a ballistic missile equipped with a dummy warhead from the South China Sea.
The missile, believed by experts to be either the advanced Julang-3 (JL-3) or the older JL-2, travelled approximately 7,300 kilometres before splashing down...
Vector Technics has scaled its manufacturing capacity to 300,000 units annually, positioning itself as India’s largest fully integrated drone propulsion manufacturer and strengthening the country’s indigenous UAV ecosystem.
The Hyderabad-based company, a subsidiary of Zen Technologies...
Indian Navy has assumed the role of Deputy Commander Task Force for Theatre-level Anti-Submarine Warfare during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 maritime warfare exercise.
"As the sea phase of Exercise RIMPAC2026 commences, Indian Navy’s P-8I LRMR aircraft and contingent of participating...
Opinion Why DRDO Should Equip Astra Mk2 Missile With Advanced Passive EO/IR Seeker Tech to Counter Electronic Warfare Threats
The battlefield of tomorrow is heavily reliant on electronic warfare, where advanced radar jamming and countermeasures are the norm.
To maintain air superiority, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) may need to look beyond simply extending the range of the Astra missile...
The recent move by Azerbaijan to purchase 40 JF-17 Thunder Block III combat jets from Pakistan—an expansive agreement valued at approximately $4.6 billion—has drawn intense scrutiny throughout the South Caucasus.
This acquisition marks a monumental departure from Baku's historical reliance on...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised the credibility and capability of India's defence platforms while highlighting the military action during Operation Sindoor as proof of India's growing prowess. He said that echoes of India's strikes on terror camps were heard across the world...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is nearing a major turning point for its Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) project.
Sources closely associated with the initiative indicate that the final phase of developmental testing is scheduled to take place...
India’s monumental ₹21,700 crore long-range air defence initiative, Project Kusha, has achieved a critical new milestone.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure the raw materials necessary for building test canisters for the...
India is taking a major step forward in its native aerospace and missile capabilities.
The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad is preparing to build a cutting-edge blow-down type Trisonic Wind Tunnel.
This new facility will be able to test aerodynamic forces at...
