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Raghav Patel · 2026-06-28T23:12:52+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pushing for unprecedented domestic manufacturing in its latest fighter jet acquisition. Under the Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) framework, New Delhi is pursuing a Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement with France to procure 96 Rafale F4 jets, mandating...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-28T22:37:10+0530

Israeli defence giant Rafael Advanced Defence Systems is actively negotiating with multiple private-sector defence firms in India to set up domestic production facilities for the Iron Dome air defence system and its Tamir interceptor missiles. According to industry sources, this strategic move...

IANS · 2026-06-28T19:54:49+0530

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted several milestones achieved by the country to become self-reliant as he cited the maiden flight of the made-in-India C-295 aircraft and the successful test of the indigenous Long-Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile. In his monthly radio broadcast...

M S Chatterji · 2026-06-28T15:30:26+0530

Equipping the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) legacy Mirage 2000 jets with a new radar might initially seem impractical. These aircraft are projected to serve for only another decade before making way for next-generation fighters like the Tejas Mk2, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), and...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-28T15:01:23+0530

New Delhi-based aerospace startup DG Propulsion, founded by Prateek Dhawan and Chirag Gupta, recently revealed its initiative to build a 10-kilonewton (kN) class jet engine. This ambitious project shifts the company's focus from smaller micro-turbojets toward substantially larger propulsion...

Raj Basu · 2026-06-28T14:37:05+0530

Recent friction between major European aerospace firms, Dassault Aviation and Airbus, regarding the lagging Eurodrone project has sparked rumours that New Delhi might be asked to join as a full-fledged partner. However, a closer look at the facts reveals that these claims are highly speculative...

IANS · 2026-06-28T14:29:53+0530

Although Bangladesh can derive opportunities from relations with China, those opportunities carry the risk of long-term dependency if not strategically balanced. Defence modernisation should be pursued in line with the country’s economic capacity, technology development and human resource...

IANS · 2026-06-28T11:20:54+0530

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over 'Made in India' Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) PS LESPWAR, six ambulances, 10 utility vehicles and five laser radial boats to strengthen Seychelles' maritime surveillance and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) priorities. The handing-over ceremony took...

Raj Basu · 2026-06-28T01:17:43+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially strengthened its national airspace security by adding the Russian-made 55Zh6ME Nebo-UM radar to its arsenal. Recently spotted during the IAF’s Vayu Shakti 2026 exercises, this mobile, three-dimensional (3D) Very High Frequency (VHF) system is a...

Raghav Patel · 2026-06-28T00:52:26+0530

Bengaluru-based military technology firm Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA) has introduced the FWD Supreme, a new artificial intelligence-driven combat aircraft initiative. This project seeks to elevate India into an exclusive tier of countries actively engineering autonomous fighter jets...

Raj Basu · 2026-06-28T00:06:16+0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has encountered a technical hurdle after one of the six recently delivered GE Aerospace F404-IN20 engines for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A programme showed a defect during post-delivery checks. While HAL has raised the matter with the American...

Raj Basu · Saturday at 11:20 PM

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is firmly pushing for the integration of active-duty officers into dedicated Project Management Teams (PMTs) across major defence manufacturing initiatives. The goal is to establish a system of constant supervision, track real-time manufacturing progress, and...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 10:54 PM

The highly anticipated flight testing of the BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) supersonic cruise missile has been postponed by approximately one year. This delay stems from the Indian Air Force (IAF) updating its operational criteria, prompting a comprehensive redesign of the weapon system...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 10:17 PM

India is taking a massive leap in its aerospace capabilities by initiating a state-funded project to develop a powerful 120-kN turbofan engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2. Unlike past procurement deals, New Delhi plans to finance this massive undertaking directly...

Maverick23 · Saturday at 8:34 PM

“We simply do not have the option of changing the engine at this stage. Such a move would require extensive adjustments across the aircraft’s aerodynamics, electrical systems, vibration characteristics and throttle-control architecture. It is not a plug-and-play technology,” - explained an...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 1:36 PM

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is poised to hand over the first batch of the highly anticipated Tejas Mk1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF) by late August or early September 2026. This critical delivery will officially kick off the formation of the IAF’s first squadron dedicated...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 1:08 PM

India’s Tejas Mk2 medium-weight fighter programme has reached a pivotal development milestone. Newly released project outlines reveal a detailed, phased strategy by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to transition the indigenous jet from its final assembly directly into...

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IAF Seeks 40-60% Localisation for 96 Rafale Fighters Under MRFA, Plans F4 Upgrade for Existing Fleet

Israel's Rafael Explores Indian Defence Partnerships for Iron Dome Tamir Missiles to Meet Domestic Demand and Export Orders

PM Modi Highlights India's Growing Defence Self-Reliance With Made-in-India C-295 and Indigenous Cruise Missile

Opinion Why IAF Should Upgrade Aging Mirage 2000 Fleet With Indigenous Uttam AESA Radar to Boost BVR Lethality

DG Propulsion Plans to Develop New 10 kN Jet Engine to Power India's Larger UAVs, High-Speed Target Drones and Cruise Missiles

Analysis Despite European Consortium Tensions, India's Full Partnership in Eurodrone Programme Appears Highly Unlikely

Defence deal with China risks creating long-term dependency for Bangladesh: Report

PM Modi hands over Fast Patrol Vessel, ambulances, utility vehicles and laser radial boats to Seychelles

Nebo-UM VHF Radar Joins Indian Air Force to Detect Stealth Fighter and Ballistic Missile Threats

Flying Wedge Unveils FWD Supreme AI Fighter Program, Tech Demonstrator First Flight Aimed For Q3 2026

One of Six Delivered GE F404 Engines for Tejas Mk1A Develops Snag, HAL Begins Rectification as Program Eyes September Review

As Private Consortiums Prepare to Develop AMCA Prototypes, IAF Seeks Continuous Embedded Oversight Teams for Accelerated Ops

BrahMos-NG Faces One-Year Delay for Redesign as IAF Seeks Indigenous AESA Seeker Integration and Evasive Terminal Maneuvers

Safran and Rolls-Royce Submit Cost Estimates for India’s 120-kN AMCA Engine Project, Could Exceed $5B with India Retaining Full IP

Opinion PowerPoint: GE's F414 Engine Fiasco and India's Options for its AMCA Mk1 Program Moving Forward

HAL Plans to Deliver First Tejas Mk1A Batch by Sept 2026, Targets Up to 24 Units This Year as Engine Supplies Ease

DRDO Outlines 10-Month Roadmap for Tejas Mk2 Prototype Assembly, Engine Ground Runs, and Taxi Trials

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