In a major advancement for India's indigenous defence capabilities, two separate High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) drone programs are being fast-tracked with formal endorsement from the Indian Army and Air Force.
State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Aeronautical Development...
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a major programme to extend the service life of its rugged Antonov An-32 transport fleet until at least 2040.
This life-extension will be achieved through a comprehensive overhaul conducted within India, marking a significant step in the nation's push...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday cleared 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore for procurement of indigenously sourced quick reaction surface-to-air missiles, naval vessels and more.
The DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital...
An unconfirmed strategic proposal from India to supply Greece with its advanced Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) has ignited speculation across the Aegean.
According to Greek media reports, the offer could provide Athens with a formidable weapon capable of neutralizing high-value...
In a significant move that underscores the enduring strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi, Russia has reportedly offered India the opportunity to lease a second Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN).
This proposal comes as India works to modernise its underwater fleet...
In a major boost to India's combat aviation capabilities, the indigenous Astra Mk1 Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) is scheduled to begin captive trials on the Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighter jets by the end of 2025.
Live firing tests of the advanced missile are anticipated...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel in Washington DC on Wednesday (local time). Jaishankar expressed appreciation for cooperation between India and the US in countering organised crime, drug trafficking and terrorism.
In a post on X, Jaishankar...
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on Thursday said it facilitated the transfer of 10 state-of-the-art technologies developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to six Indian companies.
The tripartite Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) were...
The United States. Australia, India and Japan have agreed to expand their cooperation on maritime security in the Indo-Pacific and further collaborate on supplies of critical minerals and rare earths that are key components of high-tech production.
The foreign ministers of the four countries...
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) in Bhutan on Thursday, where he was briefed on the vital role of the team in furthering close military cooperation between India and the Royal Bhutan Army.
According to the Indian Army’s...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’, the country’s national honour, for his “distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership”.
Modi received the award on Wednesday from the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama...
India has expressed deep concern over the abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali amid a series of terrorist attacks in various parts of the West African country. A day after the Indians were abducted, New Delhi on Wednesday called upon the Mali government to take all necessary measures to...
In a significant advancement for India's indigenous military aviation, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is redesigning the internal weapons bay of the upcoming Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2.
The primary goal of this optimisation is to enable the fifth-generation fighter to...
