In a major enhancement to its air combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is moving forward with plans to equip its frontline fighter jets, including the Sukhoi Su-30MKI and the indigenous Tejas aircraft, with the highly advanced Meteor beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile...
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Recent high-resolution satellite imagery has confirmed the operational status of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) advanced S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems at three strategic locations.
The key surveillance radars of the system are clearly visible at airbases in Adampur, Bhuj, and Jodhpur...
Leaked documents from Russia's state-owned defence conglomerate, Rostec, have exposed significant and long-standing reliability problems with the Zhuk-ME radar systems installed on the Indian Navy's fleet of MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB carrier-based fighter jets.
The revelations highlight a critical...
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Monday asserted ‘Operation Sindoor’ against Pakistan in May created a “new matrix of decision and timing in warfare” and insisted a war is not fought by the armed forces alone, but by the entire nation.
He said political leaders, diplomats...
The resentment against the establishment in Pakistan, especially the army, is growing rapidly as the number of civilian deaths owing to its atrocities is on the rise. The action of the security personnel against the members of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) is an example of brute force...
Reinforcing the growing defence ties between India and Australia, the 4th edition of the joint bilateral military exercise AUSTRAHIND kicked off at Irwin Barracks in the Australian city of Perth. The opening ceremony focused on enhancing interoperability and operational readiness, preparing both...
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday underlined India’s steadfast contributions to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations, describing them as a reaffirmation of the country’s determination to strengthen cooperation and uphold the noble mission of global peace.
Speaking at the...
Two terrorists were killed when the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Tuesday. The officials said that alert troops of the Army noticed suspicious movement on the LoC. “An infiltrating group of...
India’s power planning authority has drawn up a Rs 6.4 trillion ($77 billion) transmission plan to move more than 76 gigawatts of hydroelectric capacity from the Brahmaputra basin by 2047 to meet rising electricity demand, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) said on Monday.
In a report...
In the current Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has utilised more than 50% of capital outlay by the end of September 2025. In absolute terms, the capital expenditure stands at Rs 92,211.44 crore (51.23%) out of the total allocation of Rs 1,80,000 crore. The MoD had utilised...
India is reportedly preparing to advance its long-standing Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme by finalising a deal with France for up to 90 Rafale F4 fighter jets.
Sources suggest a decision could be made by the end of 2025, with a formal contract expected to be signed in 2026.
The...
The Indian Air Force's plan to strengthen its pilot training capabilities is facing significant setbacks due to major delays in the indigenous Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) programme.
The project, managed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has been brought to a standstill by the...
Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), a leading state-owned defence manufacturer, has announced a significant advancement in India's quest for military self-reliance.
The company is developing a new, entirely indigenous lightweight tank, named 'Bharat', with the first prototype scheduled to...
