The Ministry of Defence has returned a key proposal from the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the acquisition of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), labelling the plan "incomplete."
According to reports, the ministry has instructed the IAF to hold fresh consultations, primarily with French...
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Opinion After Decades of BVRAAM Edge with Russian R-77, How Delays in Meteor Integration on Rafale Leaves IAF Vulnerable to PAF's New PL-15E
In modern aerial warfare between India and Pakistan, the critical "first shot" advantage is dictated by beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAMs). This technology allows a pilot to engage an enemy aircraft from dozens of kilometres away, long before a visual dogfight can begin.
For a...
Analysis Too Long, Too Powerful: Why India Did Not Consider Japan's Advanced IHI XF9-1 Engine for AMCA Mk2 Fighter
The development of a fifth-generation fighter jet is one of the most complex challenges in modern defence, and selecting the right engine is critical to success.
India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, which aims to deliver a domestically built stealth fighter to the...
The fourth edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND, is currently underway in Australia’s Perth with the focus on “counter-terrorism”, officials said on Tuesday.
The crucial bilateral exercise which kicked off on October 13 will last till October 26, highlighting the...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said while there is instability on the borders, new types of crime, terrorism and ideological wars are emerging within society. Laying a wreath at the National Police Memorial here on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Singh also said that the...
Asserting that more than 100 anti-terrorist operations are being carried out on daily basis across Jammu division, a top police officer on Tuesday said the presence of foreign terrorists in the dense forests is a major challenge and efforts are underway to neutralise them.
Inspector General of...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has affirmed its confidence in the new Tejas Mk1A fighter jet, stating that the aircraft's basic design is complete and fully prepared for future software-based enhancements.
However, this optimistic outlook is shadowed by significant delays in integrating...
India Developing 200 MW Compact Nuclear Reactors, Paving Way for Nuclear-Powered Commercial Shipping
India is developing 200 MW nuclear power reactors, compact in size that can be deployed on commercial ships. ”Nuclear power is generated by causing nuclear fission to create heat that leads to electricity production. You can put the reactor wherever you want, even on a ship,” a senior official...
Amid rising turbulence in the Indian Ocean and shifting alliances in the Indo-Pacific, the Indian Navy is expanding its maritime reach. India’s naval diplomacy comes at a time when external powers are increasing activity in India’s maritime neighbourhood, a report has stated.
India’s naval...
New details emerging from a reported May 2025 aerial engagement, codenamed "Operation Sindoor," suggest a significant intelligence windfall for India.
Defence sources indicate that while the Indian Air Force (IAF) publicly displayed a small number of recovered Chinese-made PL-15E missiles, the...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for its remarkable work and showered praise on it for developing a 4.5 generation fighter jet at its Nashik facility.
Addressing a community hall inauguration event, Rajnath Singh, who represents the Lucknow...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that India must produce rare materials used in defence and aerospace to become a technology creator and safeguard its technological sovereignty. Dedicating to the nation a Titanium and Superalloy Materials Plant at PTC Industries’ Strategic...
“India must produce rare materials used in defence and aerospace to become a technology creator and safeguard its technological sovereignty,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. He was dedicating to the nation a Titanium and Superalloy Materials Plant at PTC Industries’ Strategic Materials...
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