India's leading defence research agency, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is developing a new air-to-air missile named 'Gandiva', inspired by the mythical bow of Arjuna from the Mahabharata.
This advanced missile, the Astra Mk3, is expected to significantly enhance...
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In a significant advancement for its naval aviation capabilities, the Indian Navy is preparing for its pilots to begin training on the Dassault Rafale M (Marine) fighter jets in 2026.
This initiative is a key part of an inter-governmental agreement valued at ₹63,887 crore ($7.4 billion) signed...
Recent reports suggest the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) experienced a major setback due to a flawed strategy in a recent attempted air operation.
The PAF's plan, which relied on using large numbers of coordinated drones – a tactic known as drone swarming – to overwhelm Indian air defences, was...
The Indian government is currently considering an invitation from Japan to participate in the Global Combat Aviation Programme (GCAP), an ambitious international project aimed at developing a sixth-generation fighter jet. This initiative, presently a collaboration between Japan, the United...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is poised for a significant upgrade to its aerial combat strength with the forthcoming induction of the Astra Mk2 Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM).
The advanced missile system, developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)...
The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials.
The Indian Army during the intervening night of May 8 and May 9 has successfully...
In a major escalation along India's western front, the Pakistani army carried out multiple airspace violations and drone intrusions on the night of May 7 and 8, targeting Indian military infrastructure.
Addressing a press briefing on Friday, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi revealed that 300 to 400...
The Indian Army has released the first video of a strike carried out at a Pakistani military post, responding to the cross-border firing by Islamabad troops in the face of escalating tension between the two countries.
Although the video doesn’t mention the sector where the military post was...
The Border Security Force on Friday said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the India-Pakistan International Border in Jammu, killing at least seven terrorists and destroying a Rangers post.
The terrorists were engaged around 11 pm on Thursday in Samba district after a “big group” of...
The unprecedented face-off at the Line of Control (LoC) and the border areas, after India destroyed nine terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, saw a barrage of missiles, drones and other munitions being fired from across the border on Thursday night, but India...
The Ministry of Defence on Friday issued an advisory to the media to refrain from showing live coverage of defence operations and movement of security forces. In a post on its social media handle X, the Ministry said, “All media channels, digital platforms and individuals are advised to refrain...
US Vice-President J.D. Vance has said that the conflict between India and Pakistan is “fundamentally none of our business,” though he and President Donald Trump are encouraging both the countries to de-escalate.
“What we can do is try to encourage these folks to de-escalate a little bit, but...
Amid escalating tensions and the looming threat of a full-scale conflict with Pakistan, India's Ministry of Defence is reportedly considering a temporary halt on the export of 155mm artillery shells. Sources indicate this potential measure aims to ensure the Indian Army's preparedness by...
