A few weeks following his retirement in June 2026 as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff for the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor shared a sharp review of India's homegrown Tejas Mk2 fighter jet programme. His comments have sparked major debates among defence experts.
During an...
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Opinion Why India-UAE Should Explore Joint Regional Maintenance Hub for Rafale Jets as Combined Fleet May Exceed 250 Mark
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are quickly becoming home to one of the biggest networks of Rafale fighter jets in the world.
This growth presents significant chances for both nations to work together on repairing, maintaining, and supplying these aircraft over the long term...
Modern warfare is rapidly moving away from traditional, static defence lines.
As the Indian Army restructures into highly agile and self-sufficient Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) to ensure faster mobilisation, military strategists are pointing to a critical requirement: a 40-kilometre deep...
The Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), a prominent Kochi-based laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), recently floated a tender to procure NAVEM-A Mk1 viscoelastic isolation mounts.
This Request for Proposal (RFP), which was published in July...
India is actively pursuing the creation of a domestic 120-kilonewton (kN) turbofan engine to power its ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
This project has become one of the most critical technology initiatives in the nation's defence sector...
India's upcoming Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter (MWF) is set to feature a significantly higher proportion of locally made components compared to its predecessors.
By the time it reaches full-scale manufacturing, the programme aims to achieve an impressive 82% to 85% indigenous content by...
The Airbus A400M Atlas has reportedly withdrawn from the competition for the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme.
This development narrows the options for India as it looks to modernise its ageing airlift fleet, which currently relies heavily on Soviet-era Antonov...
Opinion Why India Must Secure Contractual Autonomy in 114 Rafale Deal to Safeguard Long-Term Aerospace and Strategic Sovereignty
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) moves forward with the ambitious Rs 3.25 lakh crore Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme to acquire 114 new combat jets, France's Dassault Rafale has emerged as a prominent contender.
While public and media discourse has primarily focused on the number of...
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the 25th India-UK Defence Consultative Group (DCG) Meeting with the Permanent Under Secretary (PUS) for Defence of the UK, Jeremy Pocklington, at New Delhi on Friday, where both countries reviewed the ongoing defence industrial cooperation with...
A meeting of the Working Group on Planning of the Russia-India Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation was held in New Delhi, during which both sides discussed ways to expand interaction between armed forces.
"On August 20-21, a meeting of the Working Group...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has spent several years designing, testing, and building components for its Supersonic Target (STAR) missile.
Despite these ongoing efforts, this domestically produced, ramjet-powered system has yet to complete an officially confirmed...
Recent reports indicate that the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are planning their next major aerial surveillance project.
Moving past the current Netra Mk2, they are aiming to develop a heavy Airborne Early Warning and Control (AWACS)...
India is moving closer to a historic milestone in its domestic aerospace sector. Between January and March 2027, the government is expected to announce the winning private industry partner that will help build the first prototypes of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
The Ministry of...
Analysis Did India Abandon Kaveri Too Early? Former IAF Chief Bhadauria on Aero-Engine Lessons for AMCA
The question of whether India prematurely cancelled its indigenous Kaveri fighter engine programme is gaining fresh attention.
Former Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, has argued that the Kaveri project should not be dismissed as a complete failure, suggesting that...
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is rapidly expanding its influence within India's aerospace sector.
After securing a major agreement with Dassault Aviation in June 2025 to manufacture Rafale fighter jet fuselages in Hyderabad, the company is now reportedly in talks to host the jet's final...
India and Japan will explore the possibility of joint development in naval shipbuilding and design by leveraging Japan's technological expertise and India's production capabilities in accordance with their respective relevant policies.
This was announced in a joint statement issued by Defence...
Analysis How India’s Multi-Tiered Air Defence Network Can Withstand a Gulf-Scale Swarm and Missile Barrage?
The true measure of a modern air defence network goes beyond its ability to shoot down targets; it hinges on how efficiently it manages its interceptor stockpiles.
Procuring an endless supply of long-range surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) is neither practical nor financially viable.
Instead, a...
