The National Cadet Corps has launched its first dedicated Basic Paramotors Course for cadets in the Northeast at Panikheti in Guwahati, marking a major step in expanding aero-adventure training among youth, officials said on Monday.
The course, being conducted in collaboration with the National...
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India's Naval Anti-Ship Missile – Short Range (NASM-SR) has achieved a significant operational milestone.
On April 29, 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully executed a maiden salvo-mode trial off the coast of Odisha.
During this...
Analysis How India’s 13-Ton Ghatak Stealth UCAV Will Reshape Strategic Aerial Combat Capabilities Across South Asian Airspace
The sheer scale and strategic ambition behind India’s Ghatak stealth Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) are often overlooked in global military discussions.
While international attention frequently highlights smaller tactical drones, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)...
The international market for light combat aircraft (LCA) is currently experiencing a significant resurgence, shaped by changing procurement strategies among global air forces.
Numerous nations are actively looking to phase out outdated third-generation fighters, including the F-5, F-7, and...
In a major leap for India's push towards self-reliance in the defence sector, the Indian Navy and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) have successfully replaced foreign-made submarine batteries with domestically produced alternatives.
Moving away from imported German technology, the fleet's...
India’s ambitious long-range anti-ship weapon initiative, widely recognised as the "carrier-killer" missile, has successfully transitioned out of its initial design phase.
Spearheaded by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and recently showcased at the 2026 Republic Day...
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its specialized laboratory the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), has officially called upon private industry to help build the software for the country's next-generation Airborne Early Warning and Control...
India-Vietnam ties have been making steady progress beyond the headlines with the elevation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Not just defence, the two nations are interested in boosting trade and finance as was showcased during Vietnamese President To Lam's recent State Visit to India...
Nearly 600 runners from across all commands of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Army joined an 88-hour "Op Sindoor Commemorative Run" at New Delhi as a tribute to the milestone of the Indian Air Force's operational history, an official said on Monday.
The event, held from May 7 to May 10...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the "spirit of Bhakti and Shakti" displayed by the Indian Air Force during the air show at the Somnath Temple filled every heart with deep joy as the skies witnessed what he called a "magnificent confluence of pride and valour".
The Indian Air...
India’s long-term strategy to modernise its combat fleet is rapidly taking shape under the ambitious Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) initiative, now widely known as Project Ranjeet.
Following the swift development of the Zorawar light tank and the recent rollout of the Vikram-based Future...
In a significant boost to indigenous military capabilities, Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has delivered its specialized T-12 semi-automatic shotguns to the Indian Army’s Northern Command.
The move marks a strategic shift in how the Indian military addresses the escalating threat of low-flying...
Dynauton Systems, a specialized subsidiary of Dynamatic Technologies Ltd, has officially unveiled the CHEEL, a next-generation Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
This advanced system is specifically engineered for high-stakes tactical reconnaissance, mapping...
India to build a strategic outpost in the Indo-Pacific, expanding its defence focus towards some of the busiest shipping routes in the world in Southeast Asia, a report said.
India is pushing forward with a $9 billion infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island, which is located near one of...
On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, China, for the first time, has publicly admitted to having provided technical assistance to Pakistan during its four-day skirmish with India last year.
Speaking to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, Zhang Heng, an engineer at the Aviation Industry...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to significantly bolster its western front by deploying the first four squadrons of the indigenous Tejas Mk1A fighter jet to forward air bases in Rajasthan.
This strategic move aims to enhance rapid response capabilities and ensure high operational frequency...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is prioritizing access to Interface Control Documents (ICDs) as a non-negotiable technological requirement for its upcoming $43 billion Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme.
Under this massive procurement initiative, India plans to acquire 114 modern fighter...
