Focusing on Naval technologies, the DRDO will showcase its innovations, including a hypersonic missile, for national security during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path and Bharat Parv 2026, an official said on Thursday.
The theme of the Defence Research and Development Organisation...
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India and Kenya Strengthen Strategic Ties with Focus on Defence Exports and Industrial Collaboration
India and Kenya held extensive discussions this week focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, with emphasis on defence industrial collaboration, capacity building, training, sustainment partnerships, information sharing, and long-term cooperation in defence exports and maintenance...
At least 10 soldiers were killed, and 10 others were injured in a road accident in J&K’s Doda district on Thursday as they were on their way to a high-altitude post, officials said.
Officials said that the accident occurred when an army vehicle went out of the driver’s control and dropped...
In a significant development for India’s aerospace ambitions, the Sukhoi Design Bureau has confirmed that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) already possesses nearly half of the industrial infrastructure necessary to manufacture the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet.
This technical validation...
For decades, the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) has been the subject of intense debate within India’s defence circles.
Often dismissed by critics as a delayed and overweight platform, the reality of the Arjun’s development tells a different story—one of engineering resilience against a backdrop...
India is yet to take a call on US President Donald Trump’s invitation to be part of the “Board of Peace” that will work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza and possibly resolve global conflicts, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among the...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has clarified its strategic roadmap regarding future fighter acquisitions, emphasising that the French Rafale and the Russian Su-57 are not competing for the same spot in its inventory.
Instead, defence officials view these two platforms as parallel solutions to...
India is considering a significant relaxation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rules in the defence sector, raising the automatic‑route ownership cap from 49 to 74 per cent for existing licensed defence firms and removing vague conditions that would reshape its defence landscape, a recent...
The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) overnight in the Keran sector of J&K’s Kupwara district, officials said on Wednesday.
The incident occurred on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday when Rashtriya Rifles soldiers came under attack.
“The incident...
As India’s ambitious 114-jet Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme moves closer to finalisation, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing for a significant technological leap.
While the current fleet of 36 Rafale jets has already established air superiority, the proposed induction of the...
In a significant move to counter the rising challenge of unmanned aerial threats, the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) has confirmed it is developing a specialised anti-drone ammunition.
This new bullet is designed specifically for standard 7.62 mm assault rifles, offering...
In a landmark development for India’s aerospace sector, French aerospace major Dassault Aviation is set to establish a high-capacity production facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
This new assembly line is projected to manufacture up to 24 Rafale fighter jets per year, positioning it as the...
The Indian Navy’s tableau for the Republic Day Parade 2026 will be themed ‘Strong Navy for a Strong Nation’ and depict several ships, including aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and the 5th Century stitched ship, now named INSV Kaundinya, an official said.
The tableau will also showcase Gurab class...
Canberra, Jan 20 (IANS) A broader functional scope for the ASEAN Coast Guard Forum (ACF) would enable members to address maritime challenges beyond countering China in the South China Sea, thereby enhancing the forum’s credibility — both regionally and internationally — while mitigating Chinese...
Analysis Why Tejas Mk1A Deliveries Are Stalled and When the Mk2 Fighter Will Finally Roll Out: Examining the Real Bottlenecks
A central criticism of India’s current combat aviation roadmap is both stark and justifiable: the Indian Air Force is still waiting for substantial Tejas Mk1A deliveries, and the next-generation Tejas Mk2 has yet to take to the skies.
This delay has caused significant disappointment within the...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the European Union (EU) is set to finalise a “historic” free trade agreement (FTA) with India.
Addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) here, she describing the upcoming trade pact as historic. “There is still work to do...
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility overnight for a deadly attack at a restaurant in Afghanistan’s capital that killed at least seven people Monday, including a Chinese national, as authorities in Kabul said they were still investigating.
The militant group said in a statement posted...
