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Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-02-09T20:21:36+0530

The Tejas Mk1A, India’s advanced light combat aircraft, stands as a significant milestone in the nation's journey towards self-reliance in defence aviation. With 83 units already on order and approval for an additional 97 aircraft—bringing the potential total to over 180—this platform is set to...

PTI · 2026-02-09T20:05:42+0530

Sweden’s SAAB has proposed to the Indian Government the creation of the world’s most advanced aerospace industry, comprising multi-layered design, production and maintenance as well as induction of fighter jet Gripen E. “In our engagements with the Government of India, we have proposed the...

IANS · 2026-02-09T19:54:24+0530

After ties with the Afghan Taliban soured, Pakistan has been hunting for disgruntled elements and recruiting them into the Jaish-e-Mohammed. Indian agencies have learnt that the ISI has been scouting for disgruntled elements from the Afghan Taliban and other breakaway factions. The idea is to...

IANS · 2026-02-09T19:53:34+0530

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Monday said that as key Indian Ocean States, maritime security and regional stability remains central to India-Seychelles relationship. “Economic engagement and development support featured prominently in our exchanges. We discussed approaches to advance...

IANS · 2026-02-09T19:51:42+0530

A major security incident was reported from Faridabad district jail, where a 20-year-old terror accused, Abdul Rahman, was killed late Sunday night after being attacked by another inmate, officials said on Monday. Police officials confirmed that the accused was assaulted with a sharp object...

Raghav Patel · 2026-02-09T13:33:52+0530

In a candid and revealing assessment of India’s indigenous fighter programme, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chairman and Managing Director D.K. Sunil has ruled out any contingency plan regarding the engine choice for the Tejas Mk1A. Speaking in an interview with NDTV Profit, Mr Sunil made...

PTI · 2026-02-09T11:53:39+0530

India and Canada have agreed to formulate a “shared work plan” to guide cooperation on national security and law enforcement issues with a larger plan to have practical collaboration to address mutual concerns such as transnational criminal networks. The decision was taken at a meeting between...

PTI · 2026-02-09T11:51:07+0530

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that security-centric strategy, infrastructure development, and disruption of Maoist financial networks have yielded results in the fight against Left-Wing Extremism, asserting that the menace will be completely eradicated before March 31. Shah made...

IANS · 2026-02-09T11:48:52+0530

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army's Southern Command, conducted a multi-dimensional visit across Gujarat this week, officials said on Sunday. The visit focused on reviewing operational preparedness in key frontier sectors while also...

Raghav Patel · 2026-02-09T01:14:24+0530

India’s forthcoming acquisition of fighter aircraft is set to fundamentally alter the way the Indian Air Force (IAF) configures its combat fleet. According to defence sources, the IAF is on track to secure unprecedented operational flexibility to equip a prospective fleet of 114 new Dassault...

IANS · Sunday at 10:26 PM

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are steadily transforming their bilateral relationship into a clearly defined defence and security framework, reflecting a shift from primarily transactional engagements to cooperation that also addresses hard-security calculations, according to a report...

IANS · Sunday at 10:16 PM

Historic seafaring links between India and Oman were in focus as the Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded her first port call at Salalah, Oman, an official said on Sunday. In a vibrant display of people-to-people connect, the sail training ship was open to visitors. More...

Raghav Patel · Sunday at 2:23 PM

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is optimistic that the landmark agreement between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and US-based GE Aerospace for the domestic production of F414 jet engines will be sealed by the end of March 2026. Senior officials have indicated that the groundwork is largely...

Raghav Patel · Sunday at 2:02 PM

A recent photograph of a Tejas Mk1A airframe has sparked significant interest within the Indian defence and aviation communities, offering visible proof of steady manufacturing progress at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The image, shared on the social media platform X by the handle...

Anjana Basu · Sunday at 11:16 AM

In recognition of the shipyard’s competency and adherence to schedules, the 2nd refit of Seychelles Coast Guard Ship PS Zoroaster was awarded to Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd on Friday, February 06, 2026, by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India. The...

PTI · Sunday at 11:15 AM

US-based Boeing is a large buyer of aircraft parts from India and is looking at the country as its largest foreign original equipment manufacturer (OEM) base for components going forward, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. Under an interim trade agreement with India...

PTI · Sunday at 11:11 AM

Ivan Fetisov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Mumbai, said on Saturday that his country is open to ties with any nation willing to cooperate with Russia, and that Moscow and New Delhi share a good relationship based on trust and mutual respect. He was speaking to PTI Videos on the...

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Analysis Tejas Mk1A to Depend on Imported F404 Engines for Next 30+ Years, Yet Why Is India Not Pursuing Local Production?

Saab Pitches Gripen E to India with Promise to Complement Rafale and Tejas in Bolstering IAF Defence Capabilities

Desperation Mounts As ISI hunts Afghan Taliban Dissidents To Sustain Kashmir Operations

Maritime Security, Regional Stability Central To India-Seychelles Relationship: Herminie

Terror Accused Abdul Rahman Killed Inside Faridabad Jail, Kashmiri Inmate Arrested

HAL Confirms No Alternative to GE F404 Engines for Tejas Mk1A, Shows Strong Confidence in Revised Delivery Schedules

India, Canada to forge ‘shared work plan’ to bolster security cooperation

Anti-Naxal strategy yielding results, menace will be eradicated by March 31: Home Minister

Gujarat: Indian Army's Southern Command conducts operational review, outreach activities

114 Rafale Deal to Empower IAF with API-Level Access to Deploy Indigenous Astra and Rudram Missiles

India-UAE defence pact signals shift from transactional ties to deeper strategic security alignment: Report

10-month voyage: Indian Navy’s Sudarshini concludes Oman port call

MoD Anticipates Finalizing HAL-GE F414 Engine Deal by March 2026, 80% Tech Transfer Non-Negotiable

Fresh Images of 19th Tejas Mk1A LA-5051 Confirm Steady Production Momentum at HAL

Seychelles Coast Guard Ship PS Zoroaster Returns to GRSE for Second Refit

India-US trade pact boosts Boeing’s parts sourcing from India: Goyal

India, Russia share strong ties based on trust: Consul General Ivan Fetisov

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