The Indian Air Force (IAF) is actively evaluating the German-manufactured Taurus KEPD 350E cruise missile as a primary deep-strike weapon for its indigenous Tejas fighter fleet.
This development follows the operational lessons learned during the intense border conflict in May last year, often...
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In a significant statement regarding India’s future air combat capabilities, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh has suggested that the country should collaborate with friendly nations to fast-track the development of sixth-generation fighter jets.
Speaking at a seminar on Wednesday, January 21, the...
As President Donald Trump settles into his second term at the White House, a significant friction point is emerging in Indo-US relations.
India’s determined shift towards European defence platforms—specifically French fighter jets and jet engine technology—threatens to provoke a diplomatic...
Opinion Why India Should Offer AMCA Stake to UAE with True Strategic Autonomy as F-35 Deal Failure Creates a Perfect Climate
As of January 2026, the long-standing ambition of the United Arab Emirates to acquire the F-35 Lightning II has effectively reached a dead end.
While no formal cancellation order has been issued from Washington, senior officials in Abu Dhabi have made it clear that they do not intend to restart...
A “three-dimensional chess” was being played during Operation Sindoor, when the Indian forces were fully prepared for multiple actions to “dominate” the complete escalation ladder, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Thursday.
In his address at the launch of the book, ‘Redlines Redrawn –...
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, on January 22, 2026, released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework, a comprehensive document that includes the policy and the roadmap to implement Quantum Technologies in the Armed Forces. It aims to integrate the four pillars of Quantum...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday and asserted that close cooperation was vital for advancing the shared interests of the Global South. PM Modi received a call from the Brazilian president, and the two leaders underscored the...
Riyadh, Jan 22 (IANS) A defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan could mean Saudi Arabia shouldering new obligations and taking on extra risks it didn’t have before, a report has highlighted.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is reportedly exploring an extensive defence pact with Turkey and...
Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) President Donald J. Trump on Thursday launched the Board of Peace at Davos, outlining a US-backed effort to lock in peace, open crossings, demilitarise armed groups, and begin a long-term reconstruction and economic revival in Gaza.
“This is a very exciting day,” Trump...
The IAF aircraft’s "Operation Sindoor" formation, demonstrating air power and precision that embodies the air force’s theme "Achook, Abhedya va Sateek”, will be the showpiece of the Republic Day flypast, an official said on Thursday.
The flypast will feature 29 aircraft, comprising 16 fighters...
Focusing on Naval technologies, the DRDO will showcase its innovations, including a hypersonic missile, for national security during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path and Bharat Parv 2026, an official said on Thursday.
The theme of the Defence Research and Development Organisation...
India and Kenya Strengthen Strategic Ties with Focus on Defence Exports and Industrial Collaboration
India and Kenya held extensive discussions this week focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, with emphasis on defence industrial collaboration, capacity building, training, sustainment partnerships, information sharing, and long-term cooperation in defence exports and maintenance...
At least 10 soldiers were killed, and 10 others were injured in a road accident in J&K’s Doda district on Thursday as they were on their way to a high-altitude post, officials said.
Officials said that the accident occurred when an army vehicle went out of the driver’s control and dropped...
In a significant development for India’s aerospace ambitions, the Sukhoi Design Bureau has confirmed that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) already possesses nearly half of the industrial infrastructure necessary to manufacture the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet.
This technical validation...
For decades, the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) has been the subject of intense debate within India’s defence circles.
Often dismissed by critics as a delayed and overweight platform, the reality of the Arjun’s development tells a different story—one of engineering resilience against a backdrop...
India is yet to take a call on US President Donald Trump’s invitation to be part of the “Board of Peace” that will work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza and possibly resolve global conflicts, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among the...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has clarified its strategic roadmap regarding future fighter acquisitions, emphasising that the French Rafale and the Russian Su-57 are not competing for the same spot in its inventory.
Instead, defence officials view these two platforms as parallel solutions to...
