In a major development for India air superiority, Moscow has greenlit the sale of its formidable R-37M ultra-long-range air-to-air missile to New Delhi.
Throughout March and April 2026, reports have confirmed that Russian defence manufacturers received Kremlin authorization to supply this...
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India is on the verge of a major shift in its military strike strategy, driven by advancements in Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) technology.
According to Saurav Jha, Founder and CEO of the Delhi-based aerospace startup D-Propulse, this new approach separates sheer numbers from high-precision...
Four dreaded Maoists, including commander Sahdev Mahto, who carried a Rs 15 lakh reward on his head, were killed by security forces in an encounter on the Chatra-Hazaribagh district border on Friday, officials said.
This is believed to be a major success in the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in...
Analysis How Divyastra Mk1 and Mk2 Set to Redefine India’s Defence Manufacturing Prowess with 95% Indigenization and 3x Lower Costs
India's pursuit of absolute self-reliance in military technology has reached a new milestone.
Hoverit, a rising defence-technology startup operating out of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor in Lucknow, is driving this shift with its Divyastra series of kamikaze drones (loitering...
American aerospace giant Lockheed Martin recently emphasised that acquiring additional MH-60R Seahawk helicopters would significantly boost the operational readiness of the Indian Navy.
While the company declined to comment on the specifics of any active negotiations or upcoming purchases...
India has advanced its goal of establishing a formidable, multi-layered air defence shield following the Defence Procurement Board's (DPB) approval to acquire two new regiments of the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) system.
This move highlights the nation's increasing focus on...
Former Director General of Artillery, Lieutenant General P. R. Shankar (Retired), has initiated a critical discussion regarding the future of aerial combat.
He questions the necessity of sending manned fighter jets into hostile airspace when modern precision missiles can achieve the exact same...
Russia has officially secured new export contracts for its Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter, signaling a significant expansion into the international arms market. On April 15, 2026, during the opening of the DSA-2026 international arms exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, the state arms exporter...
In a major boost to India's aerial combat readiness, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are undertaking a critical feasibility study to equip the Mirage 2000 "Vajra" fighter jets with the advanced Astra Mk2 Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is embarking on a monumental ₹1 lakh crore (approx. $11 billion) airlift modernization initiative, following recent Defence Procurement Board clearances to acquire 60 Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA).
This massive tender aims to phase out the legacy Soviet-era An-32...
The Indian government is advancing its plan to acquire six additional Boeing P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from the United States through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.
Even though the price tag has seen a staggering increase, the Indian Navy views the aircraft's...
The Indian Army has halted discussions regarding the acquisition of American-made Stryker armoured vehicles. Defence sources confirm that the procurement initiative has been entirely shelved due to a lack of operational suitability.
Instead, military planners are executing a decisive pivot...
India has achieved a major milestone in autonomous military technology with the successful trial of the Sheshnaag-150 swarming attack drone at the Pokhran test facility.
Created by NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT), a Bengaluru-based aerospace startup, this system offers a...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India and Austria will strengthen their partnership in defence, semiconductors, quantum, and biotechnology.
Addressing a joint press meet with visiting Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, PM Modi stated that India and Austria will...
In a major development for India's aerospace sector, the United States and India have crossed a critical threshold in their joint fighter jet engine production initiative.
General Electric (GE) Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have successfully wrapped up the intricate...
India’s classified hypersonic weapons initiative, Project Vishnu, has reached a vital stage of development.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has initiated the manufacturing of custom jigs and fixtures required for the booster integration of the Extended Trajectory Long...
West Bengal’s Governor earlier this week said that the twin spectre of radicalisation and militancy poses a serious challenge for West Bengal, especially in two of the several districts sharing a border with Bangladesh - Murshidabad and Malda.
The comment comes at a time when efforts are on to...
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