India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the nation's primary agency for military research and development, has initiated a crucial phase in strengthening the country's aerial strike capabilities. Captive flight trials for the indigenously developed Tactical Advanced Range...
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Opinion Despite Vast Coastline and IOR Duties, India's 13 Destroyers Critically Lag Behind China's 50 and Japan's 42, Urgent Call for Accelerated Project-18
Destroyers, known for their speed, agility, and powerful armaments, are crucial warships for protecting naval fleets and projecting maritime power. However, a current assessment of global naval strengths reveals a significant challenge for India.
As of late March 2025, India operates 13...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Loitering Munition Test Range of Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, which is supplying the Nagastra-1 ‘suicide drone’ and key components of the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System to the Indian Army, in Nagpur on Sunday.
“I visited the Solar...
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday extended for six months in entire Manipur, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations, in view of...
Security forces and police have cordoned off an area on Sunday following fresh suspected movement of three persons, believed to be terrorists who escaped from a recent encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, sources said.
Two terrorists and four policemen were killed, and three...
A recently released computer-generated video has sparked considerable interest within India's defence circles, offering a glimpse into the potential future of aerial warfare integration.
Shared on March 28 by Harsh Vardhan Thakur, the Chief Test Pilot at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is confident that its upcoming upgrades to the Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet fleet will provide a decisive edge over potential acquisitions by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), specifically the Chinese J-35A stealth aircraft, according to a recent statement by an IAF...
India's state-owned aerospace manufacturer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), faced sharp criticism from the parliamentary committee on public undertakings this past Thursday, March 27.
The committee delivered a critical report highlighting significant operational shortcomings at HAL...
Opinion Why India Sidelined HF-24 Marut Upgrade for Jaguar? A Pattern of Undervaluing Indigenous R&D over Quick Imports
The history of Indian military aviation includes the significant chapter of the HF-24 Marut, the nation's first domestically designed and built jet fighter. However, its journey was cut short when the decision was made to acquire the British-French SEPECAT Jaguar strike aircraft instead of...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. The exercise will take place at Andravida Air Base, Greece, from 31 March 2025 to 11 April 2025. The IAF contingent will include Su-30 MKI fighters...
Fifty Naxalites, including 14 with a cumulative reward of Rs 68 lakh on their heads, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Sunday, a police official said. They laid down arms in front of senior officials of the state police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), he added...
Analysis Why India's TEDBF is Not a Copy of Rafale, But An Indigenous Marvel of Techs Derived from Tejas and AMCA?
The recent showcasing of India's planned Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF) has ignited considerable discussion online regarding its design origins.
Developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), the scale model presented, notably around the time of Aero India 2025, bears a visual...
The government on Saturday said it aims to achieve Rs 3 lakh crore in defence production by 2029, reinforcing the country’s position as a global defence manufacturing hub. About 65 per cent of defence equipment is now manufactured domestically, a significant shift from the earlier 65-70 per cent...
