In a bold declaration on the eve of the 92nd Indian Air Force Day, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh unveiled the IAF's ambitious vision for 2047: a fully indigenous fleet of fighter aircraft, advanced UAVs, and cutting-edge weaponry.
This goal, announced during a comprehensive press...
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Stressing on self-reliance in the defence sector, Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Friday said that if victory is to be achieved in future wars, the number of indigenous fighter aircrafts and weapons will have to be increased and for this Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has...
IG Drones, an Odisha-based drone technology startup, has announced it has raised $1 million in its first round of funding. The investment was led by India Accelerator, with participation from other angel investors.
The company plans to use the funding to further its research and development...
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India on Friday announced that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to Pakistan to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in mid-October.
The announcement was made by external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. The last Indian external affairs...
New Yorkers woke up to a powerful appeal to the global community by the Hindu community in the US as American groups organised a huge airline banner, calling for urgent global action to stop the ongoing genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh.
According to media reports, the large banner flew over the...
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is expected to visit India starting on October 7 as per sources. This will mark Muizzu’s first standalone bilateral visit to the country since assuming office last year.
Recently, on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York...
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday discussed the potential for India-Pakistan trade via the Atari border. He remarked that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office in 2014, he made every effort to improve relations with Pakistan.
“When PM Modi came to power...
Two soldiers were injured in a mine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K’s Kupwara district on Friday, officials said. The incident occurred at around 3 a.m. when the soldiers were on patrol along the LoC, and the injured soldiers were identified as a havaldar and a naik of 19 Sikh.
“The...
In a move to significantly enhance its artillery capabilities, the Indian Army is set to modernize 800 of its 105mm field guns with a new recoil system developed by the Field Gun Factory in Kanpur.
This initiative will breathe new life into these vital pieces of military hardware, ensuring...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is considering a significant shift in its maintenance strategy for the F404 engines that power its Tejas Mk1A fighter jets. With a major expansion of the Tejas fleet on the horizon, the IAF is exploring the possibility of outsourcing engine maintenance to private...
India is reportedly on the brink of significantly bolstering its nuclear capabilities with the impending test and deployment of the Agni-VI intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), according to a report by the Federation of American Scientists.
This advanced missile system, expected to be...
Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled the K9A3, an unmanned version of its renowned K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer, at the KADEX 2024 exhibition. This advanced artillery system boasts a significant range increase and enhanced capabilities, making it a potentially attractive option for India...
The Indian Army is set to conduct critical flight tests of its indigenously developed Guided Pinaka rocket system at the Pokhran Firing Range (PFFR) in Rajasthan from October 21st to 31st.
This advanced weapon system, a significant upgrade to the existing Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher, is...
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. has achieved a significant milestone in its export endeavors by signing an agreement with Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler and Reederei GmbH & Co. KG Germany on October 3rd, 2024.
This agreement confirms the construction and delivery of the 5th...
Indian Army Confirms Documentation of US-Origin Weapons in Kashmir, Raises Concerns Over Afghan Link
The Army is documenting weapons of American origin which might have reached Kashmir via Afghanistan, a top Army officer in the valley said here on Thursday.
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Army’s strategic Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, told reporters that efforts are...
In a historic move marking the end of a decades-long dispute, the United Kingdom has agreed to cede sovereignty of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius.
This agreement, reached after two years of negotiations, signifies a major step towards decolonization and has been welcomed by India, which...
The Karnataka High Court has denied bail to Arafath Ali, an accused in an ongoing investigation related to ISIS activities. The court upheld the decision of the Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court, emphasizing that national security takes precedence over individual liberty when the...
