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Jaydeep Gupta · 2025-12-14T00:26:12+0530

The narrative surrounding the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Su-30MKI fleet has long been dominated by debates over delayed modernisation. With squadron strength falling and timelines for the Rafale and Tejas Mk2 stretching further into the future, critics have often pointed to a "lost decade" in...

Raghav Patel · 2025-12-13T23:38:17+0530

Despite facing initial delays in delivering the first batch of Tejas Mk1A fighter jets, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has expressed strong confidence that the Indian Air Force (IAF) will eventually expand its procurement beyond the currently planned 180 units. This potential increase is...

RonitBisht · 2025-12-13T20:05:03+0530

India’s roadmap for its fifth-generation fighter jet faces a significant realignment, with new projections indicating that the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2 may not enter service before 2040. This potential delay stems from revised timelines for the indigenous 120 kN engine...

PTI · 2025-12-13T19:39:01+0530

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said India’s future combat capability will be shaped by three core principles — jointness, Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) and innovation — collectively described as “JAI”, which he called the driving force behind the transformation of the...

PTI · 2025-12-13T19:36:07+0530

Asserting that war and warfare is at the cusp of a major revolution, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said the Indian Defence forces are committed to adapting to changing environment and imbibing reforms to remain ready and relevant. Addressing the Combined...

Bloomberg · 2025-12-13T19:33:53+0530

China conducted the maiden flight of what is considered to be the world’s largest drone mothership, underscoring its advances in unmanned aerial vehicles capable of unleashing weaponized swarms. The unmanned Jiutian completed its first mission in the northwestern province of Shaanxi, the...

PTI · 2025-12-13T19:32:58+0530

A retired Indian Air Force personnel has been arrested in Assam’s Sonitpur district for alleged links with Pakistani intelligence operatives, police said on Saturday. Additional Superintendent of Police Haricharan Bhumij said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused had shared...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2025-12-13T11:53:55+0530

Following recent high-level discussions between New Delhi and Moscow during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in early December 2025, it has emerged that the Indian government is maintaining a cautious stance regarding the Su-57E fighter jet. While Russia strongly advocated for a...

Raj Basu · 2025-12-13T10:43:07+0530

In a significant development for India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Adani Defence & Aerospace is preparing to hand over the first batch of domestically manufactured Negev NG-7 light machine guns (LMGs) to the Indian Army. Through PLR Systems—its joint venture with Israel Weapon...

PTI · 2025-12-13T10:03:12+0530

India has brought in changes in norms to ensure expeditious approval of business visas to Chinese professionals visiting the country for short periods, a move that comes amid efforts by the two sides to rebuild ties that came under severe strain following the eastern Ladakh border row. However...

Raj Basu · 2025-12-13T00:14:04+0530

In a recent assessment of the conflict earlier this year, veteran journalist and Moscow-based strategic analyst John Helmer has emphasised the decisive role played by India’s integrated missile capabilities. Helmer asserts that the operational synergy between the S-400 Triumf air defence system...

Raghav Patel · Friday at 11:37 PM

A significant transformation is currently underway in the strategic military partnership between India and Israel. Moving away from the traditional dynamic where India served primarily as a purchaser of Israeli hardware, Tel Aviv is now preparing to funnel substantial direct investments into...

Raghav Patel · Friday at 7:52 PM

In a significant move that could redefine the future of aerial warfare, the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited Indian private companies and start-ups to collaborate on the development of quantum-based avionic sensors. These...

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Opinion India’s F-15EX Moment: How an Indigenised Su-30MKI Under the Super Sukhoi Program Can Outperform Global Heavyweight Fighters

HAL Expects Tejas Mk1A Orders to Exceed 180 Units Amid Jaguar and MiG-21 Retirements

AMCA Mk2 Induction May Slip to 2040 as Safran-GTRE Engine Validation Timeline Extends Beyond 2037

Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Innovation to drive transformation of Indian armed forces, says General Anil Chauhan

Indian Defence Forces Committed to Deep Transformation and Reforms Amidst Revolution in Warfare Says CDS Chauhan

China launches massive aerial drone carrier in show of prowess

Retired IAF personnel arrested for alleged Pak links in Assam

Analysis India Avoiding Deep Role in Su-57E to Avoid FGFA Mistakes, May Prefer Limited Off-the-Shelf Purchase Until AMCA Arrives

Adani Defence Set to Deliver 40,000 Made-in-India Negev NG-7 Guns to Army Starting Early 2026

India Fast-Tracks Chinese Business Visas to Unblock Billions in Stalled Manufacturing Projects and Supply Chains

Analyst Highlights S-400 and BrahMos Synergy in Op Sindoor as Proof of India’s Defensive Depth and Offensive Reach

Israel Eyes Massive Defence Investments in India, Aiming for Competitive Manufacturing for Global Export Markets

DRDO RCI Invites Private Industry to Co-Develop Quantum Avionics for India’s Future 6th-Gen Fighter Jets

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