India is rapidly advancing its aerial warfare capabilities as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) accelerates the timeline for the Astra Mk3, a next-generation air-to-air missile.
Also known as the 'Gandiva'—named after the legendary bow of Arjuna—this weapon system is...
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India is no longer a peripheral player in the affairs of Indo-Pacific but is becoming the fulcrum upon which regional stability and prosperity relies. India's centrality in the Indo-Pacific is a strategic prize that must be continuously earned through investment in maritime capabilities...
The Indian Army, while rapidly modernising with cutting-edge technology, continues to strengthen its capabilities by blending tradition with innovation.
This unique approach will be on full display at the upcoming Republic Day parade, where, for the first time, double-humped Bactrian camels...
In a move that could significantly bolster India’s electronic warfare capabilities, Russia has reportedly offered to supply the Indian Armed Forces with the Krasukha-2, a formidable electronic warfare (EW) system designed to blind the "eyes" of enemy air power.
This proposal highlights a...
Enhancing operational readiness and maritime prowess, the Shatrujeet Brigade of the Indian Army’s Central Command conducted intensive Watermanship Training, refining specialised aquatic manoeuvres and combat diving skills, an official said on Tuesday.
The training focused on building endurance...
The Counter-Intelligence Wing Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday cracked down on the digital propaganda ring as the NIA court declared the accused as absconding.
A CIK statement claimed that in a decisive action against anti-national propaganda and secessionist misinformation, the CIK has tightened the...
India’s civil aviation sector is getting a strong indigenous push with the launch of the Dhruv-NG, a newly civil-certified helicopter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
Calling it more than just a flying machine, HAL Chairman and Managing Director DK Sunil said the Dhruv-NG...
NCC Republic Day Camp Commences in Delhi with Record Participation of 2,406 Cadets from Across India
As many as 2,406 cadets including 898 girl cadets, drawn from 28 states and eight Union Territories, are participating in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) that kicked off on Tuesday at the Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment.
The opening ceremony was marked by an...
The government on Tuesday announced it has signed contracts worth Rs 4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes.
The contract for over 4.25 lakh CQB carbines along with accessories, worth Rs 2,770 crore, for the Indian Army and the Indian...
Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday flagged off the inaugural flight of the Dhruv NG helicopter, powered by the indigenously built Shakti engine, at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) Helicopter Division.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Naidu said: "It...
India and China signed off 2025 on a positive note, trying to rebuild ties after over four years of fractious relations over the eastern Ladakh boundary conflict. The two countries set on a long road of normalisation after agreeing to end the border face-off in October 2024, bringing to an end...
The maiden test flight of the indigenous ALH Dhruv-NG (Next Generation) multi-role helicopter was successfully conducted in Bengaluru today, December 30, 2025. The flight marks a significant milestone in India's civil aviation push for indigenous rotary-wing aircraft.
Details of the Maiden...
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has taken a decisive step forward in the development of India's fifth-generation fighter jet.
By officially releasing a comprehensive Statement of Work (SoW), the agency is seeking competent industrial partners to execute the detailed design and...
