In a major boost to India’s maritime strategic capabilities, construction work for the country’s next-generation S5 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) has officially commenced.
The S5, which will form the backbone of India’s future sea-based nuclear deterrence, is being built at...
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In a significant milestone for indigenous defence sustainment, the Indian Navy and domestic industry have successfully stabilised the performance of the MiG-29K fighter fleet’s Zhuk-ME radar, effectively resolving chronic reliability issues that had plagued the platform for over a decade.
This...
The five-day Joint Military-Civil trek to Topo Gonov concluded with a dignified Flag-in ceremony, marking the successful completion of a landmark initiative that symbolised strong military–civil fusion, community partnership and the spirit of national integration, officials said.
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With the International Fleet Review (IFR) to be held off Visakhapatnam on February 18, followed by the multinational exercise Milan-2026 on February 19, officials met on Wednesday to discuss the arrangements.
President Droupadi Murmu will review the capabilities of the Indian Navy during IFR...
An analysis of India’s security challenges and discussions on modern and futuristic war fighting are slated to top the agenda at the third edition of the tri-services Future Warfare Course commencing at Manekshaw Centre here, an official statement said on Monday.
This edition, scheduled from...
The star of Operation Sindoor’s naval leg, INS Vikrant, is all set to be the centre of attraction at the International Fleet Review (IFR) here from February 18 as navies of friendly nations eagerly wait to take a close look at India’s indigenous aircraft carrier, an official said on Monday...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of 'Miniratna' Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL), an official said on Monday.
Congratulating the Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) for its transformation from a government organisation to a profit-making corporate entity...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has introduced a significant design update to its HLFT-42 Lead-In Fighter Trainer (LIFT) programme, marking a decisive shift in the aircraft's aerodynamic configuration.
The most notable modification is the complete redesign of the air intakes, moving away...
Indian agencies have busted several plots hatched by ISI-backed terrorists, which were aimed at carrying out strikes in India. What the Indian agencies have learnt in recent months is that Pakistan has set up multiple networks within the country aimed at disturbing peace.
An Intelligence Bureau...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday embarked on a three-day visit to the US to attend a Washington-led ministerial meeting on critical minerals supply chain.
Jaishankar’s visit assumes significance as it is being seen as an opportunity to address the sharp downturn in the relations...
India’s pursuit of a modernised fighter fleet has reached a potential turning point, with Russia confirming that negotiations for the Su-57 stealth aircraft have moved into a critical new phase.
Speaking to the press at the Wings India 2026 air show in Hyderabad, Vadim Badekha, the Chief...
India’s regional aviation landscape is poised for a significant transformation following a strategic announcement by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).
In a move to bolster domestic civil aviation capabilities, the two entities have formalised a...
Opinion Why India Must Leverage $50 Billion Rafale Contract to Boost Exports of Indigenous Defence Tech to France
As India moves closer to finalizing what could be the largest single fighter aircraft acquisition in the world, the Rafale programme is poised to reach historic financial and strategic heights.
Negotiations are currently advancing for the procurement of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), a...
Recent media reports linking the performance upgrades of the Indian Air Force’s Astra air-to-air missile to Chinese PL-15 technology have highlighted the rapid spread of unverified narratives.
Speculation has suggested that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved the...
The upgradation and modernisation of BrahMos cruise missiles is a continuous project, with an aim of transition to hypersonic technologies, a top official of the Russian JV partner said here.
Equipped with advanced guidance and control systems, BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile that can be...
Bangladesh is scheduled to hold elections on February 12. Several reports have emerged warning of severe violence in the country ahead of the elections. Meanwhile, in the latest update, a report reveals that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists have entered Bangladesh from Pakistan.
In a shocking...
A high-level Indian defence delegation led by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has arrived in Armenia for a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening defence and security cooperation between the two countries.
The Indian delegation reached Yerevan on Sunday local time...
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