India’s indigenous air defence architecture has achieved a critical milestone with the successful validation of the Akash-NG (Next Generation) missile system.
Senior officials from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have confirmed that the system’s operational range has...
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India’s new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility for military transport aircraft in Bengaluru represents a significant milestone in the nation’s defence collaboration with the United States, enhancing industrial integration and strategic alignment, a report said on Friday.
The...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently evaluating a strategic decision regarding the replacement of two Tejas Mk1 fighter jets lost in recent accidents.
High-level discussions are underway to determine whether to commission new aircraft of the existing Mk1 standard or to transition the...
The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) conducted Phase-II of the four-day joint firing exercise ‘Agni Pariksha’ in Arunachal Pradesh, aimed at enhancing inter-force coordination and combat preparedness, officials said on Friday.
Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said...
The Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) discussed enhancing maritime cooperation, interoperability, and promoting a collaborative approach towards a free and open Indo-Pacific at the 11th edition of Staff Talks held here, an Indian Navy spokesperson said on Friday...
Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, paid a visit to the Bahawalpur garrison earlier this week, in what was painted to be a routine inspection. Officials tracking Pakistan, however, say that this had nothing to do with the army and its operations at the garrison, but was aimed at...
While the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) recently secured ₹15,000 crore to initiate the manufacturing phase of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s indigenous fifth-generation fighter is only just transitioning from blueprints to physical reality.
However, even as the AMCA...
The schedule for the maiden flight of India’s indigenous Tejas Mk2 fighter jet has become a subject of intense speculation following conflicting updates from top defence officials.
While earlier projections suggested the aircraft would fly by mid-2026, recent statements from Hindustan...
A massive forest fire that broke out along the western ridge of the Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district was successfully brought under control following a swift and coordinated response by Army troops and the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Taking to social media platform X, the IAF said...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has revealed a decisive advancement in the Tejas Mk1A programme, confirming that five fighter jets have been fully manufactured and have successfully cleared critical weaponry and firing evaluations.
Mr D.K. Sunil, Chairman and Managing Director of HAL...
Operation Sindoor took centre-stage as massed bands of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and paramilitary forces performed patriotic tunes, including Vande Mataram and A.R. Rehman’s ‘Jai Ho’, during Beating Retreat 2026 on Thursday, leaving the audience yearning for more.
Illuminated attire of...
India’s expanding capabilities in defence manufacturing have achieved a new milestone with Gliders India Limited (GIL) winning a significant export contract worth Rs 30 crore from Vietnam.
Under this agreement, the state-run entity will supply brake parachutes and pilot parachutes specifically...
At India’s annual Republic Day Army parade in New Delhi, one of the most closely observed platforms on the ground was not an aircraft or an armored vehicle, but a long-range rocket launcher mounted on a military truck. For the first time, Elbit Systems’ PULS™ (Precise & Universal Launching...
Taking yet another stride towards diversification and expansion of its product portfolio, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding with M/s K2 Cranes & Components Pvt Ltd on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, for the design, development, and manufacture...
The Beating Retreat ceremony will be held on Thursday at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, formally marking the conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations.
The event traditionally takes place on the evening of January 29 every year, three days after Republic Day, and serves as the ceremonial finale...
In a boost to tourism and economic activities in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Kavinder Gupta inaugurated, in the presence to top Indian Air Force (IAF) officials, a project aimed at developing civil aviation infrastructure at the IAF station in Leh, an official said on Thursday.
The...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has confirmed a significant capability leap in India’s indigenous air combat arsenal. The Astra Mk2 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) now boasts a validated strike range of 240 kilometres.
This development was announced by...
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