While the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has explored the American F-35 as a potential temporary solution for India’s fifth-generation fighter needs, the Indian Air Force (IAF) remains strongly opposed to the idea.
Recent high-level proposals from Washington have attempted to sweeten the deal, but...
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As India bolsters its aerial shield with the expected arrival of its fourth S-400 missile squadron by mid-2026, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is reportedly developing a novel strategy to counter this growing advantage.
According to recent analyses, Pakistan plans to transform its ageing and...
Analysis Unlike F-35, India Aims to Secure AMCA Operational Sovereignty Through Open Architecture DAS and Indigenous Sensor Fusion
The Distributed Aperture System (DAS) is a cornerstone of modern fifth-generation stealth fighters, turning the aircraft into a highly aware sensor node with a continuous 360-degree field of view.
While India’s upcoming Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) takes conceptual cues from the F-35...
India is preparing to market its domestically designed Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV) to friendly allied nations, offering the 1,450-ton warships as a highly capable yet budget-friendly maritime solution.
Engineered to deliver firepower that far exceeds its compact displacement, the...
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas Mk2 fighter jet programme has successfully achieved a structural weight reduction of approximately 200 kilograms.
This milestone was accomplished through the implementation of advanced modular construction and jig-less assembly methods, which have...
India is preparing to take a major step forward in its underwater combat capabilities. The domestically engineered Takshak heavyweight torpedo is scheduled to commence user-evaluation trials (UET) from the Indian Navy's Kalvari-class submarine fleet in late 2026.
This crucial testing phase is...
India’s private defence sector is taking a major leap forward with the development of the "Chaser," a new indigenous loitering munition by Hyderabad-based VEM Technologies.
Currently undergoing advanced prototype testing, this drone is engineered for Intelligence, Surveillance, Tracking...
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is taking a decisive step to boost the combat readiness of the Indian Air Force (IAF) by upgrading its fleet of MiG-29UPG fighter jets.
On March 25, the MoD released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to arm these aircraft with the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air...
The Hizbul Mujahideen may be largely gone, but Indian agencies have picked up intercepts about a possible rebuilding of the terror outfit. The leadership of the Hizbul Mujahideen has managed to lie low for several years now.
The outfit’s operatives have largely been wiped out in Jammu and...
Islamabad, March 29 (IANS) Amid the economy suffering with many loose ends on energy, logistics, digital infrastructure, education, poverty, and employment, the Pakistani government wants to establish itself as a major exporter of fighter jets, according to a report.
"To be clear, an economy...
India is steadily closing the last remaining vulnerabilities in its western airspace as it prepares to receive its fourth S-400 Triumf air defence squadron by May 2026.
While the Indian Air Force (IAF) has already stationed two of its three active S-400 units—locally known as the "Sudarshan...
India's domestic long-range air defence initiative, Project Kusha—formally known as the Extended Range Air Defence System (ERADS)—is advancing into a crucial stage.
Following the Indian Air Force's (IAF) approval to acquire five squadrons for an estimated ₹21,700 crore (approximately $2.6...
Recent media reports suggest the Indian Navy is considering the purchase of 31 additional Rafale M fighter jets from France, supplementing the 26 aircraft already ordered in April 2025.
This potential expansion stems from an urgent need to prevent a shortfall in maritime strike capabilities...
A recently circulated photograph—the first to show the DRDO's Archer-NG in flight—confirms that the Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) drone is steadily advancing towards active service.
Having successfully completed its initial test flight in October 2025, the aircraft is now undergoing...
On 26 March 2026, the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE)—a premier Bengaluru-based laboratory of the DRDO—officially closed the submission window for its Expression of Interest (EOI).
This search aims to identify a Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) for the country's Advanced High...
Analysis AMCA to Feature Internal Modular Tanks for Stealthy Relocation and Low-Observable External Tanks for Long-Range Combat Missions
India is pushing the boundaries of aviation technology with its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), an ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter project backed by a ₹15,000 crore development budget.
Recent updates from the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) reveal a groundbreaking...
Against the backdrop of rising geopolitical frictions in the Middle East, the Indian Army is taking significant steps to bolster its deep-strike arsenal.
Plans are actively underway to acquire the highly advanced 800-kilometre extended-range variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile...
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DRDO Successfully Completes First Development Trials of Project Kusha Long-Range Air Defence Shield- Raghav Patel
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