Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that the Union government is committed to achieving 'Aatmanirbharta' (self-reliance) in ammunition manufacturing and making the country a global production hub.
Inaugurating the Medium Calibre Ammunition Manufacturing Facility at the Solar Defence...
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As India continues to aggressively expand its regional and international aviation footprint, Moscow has formally presented its complete portfolio of civil aircraft as a strategic solution for the Indian market.
Moving beyond its initial offer of regional jets, Russia is now positioning its...
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) advances its proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets to be manufactured domestically, Pakistan is reportedly accelerating a dual-pronged strategy to maintain regional airpower parity.
In a direct response to India’s formidable buildup, the Pakistan Air Force...
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on 15 Jan 2026. The squadron is on a training deployment to the South East Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
The deployment gains...
India’s upcoming fleet of locally manufactured Rafale fighter jets is expected to be delivered in a distinct "F4 Plus" configuration, a standard that reportedly exceeds the baseline F4 model currently being inducted by the French Air and Space Force.
Sources indicate that this variant will...
If the United States under Donald Trump is less inclined to confront China’s coercion in the Indo-Pacific, regional democracies must assume greater responsibility for their own security, a report has stated.
The India‑Australia‑Japan (IAJ) trilateral should be revitalised as a practical...
Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) Senior military officials from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reportedly met recently to advance defence cooperation, a move that underscores shifting geopolitical currents in the Middle East and beyond. What appears at first glance to be a straightforward arms...
In a significant move to bolster its combat capabilities, India is reportedly nearing a historic agreement with France to procure 114 Rafale F4 fighter jets.
According to defence officials, this acquisition could eventually expand, pushing the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) total Rafale inventory to...
First R-Day Parade after 'Op Sindoor' to feature 29-aircraft flypast, cutting-edge defence platforms
The first Republic Day Parade to be held after Operation Sindoor last year promises a special display of military might through cutting-edge defence platforms and a grand flypast by 29 aircraft, an official said on Saturday.
The special display of military power in the Parade is expected to be...
India on Saturday said that a just-concluded naval exercise in Cape Town was entirely a South African initiative in which "some BRICS members" took part.
Responding to media queries regarding comments relating to India's non-participation in 'Exercise Will For Peace 2026' that brought together...
In a significant geopolitical recalibration, India’s potential acquisition of the American F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter appears to be stalling.
While Washington has formally offered the platform to New Delhi, a renewed US strategic tilt toward Pakistan, coupled with concerns over...
The sesquicentenary of ‘Vande Mataram’ will be the dominant theme of this year’s Republic Day Parade, with enclosure backdrops along the Kartavya Path displaying old paintings illustrating the opening stanzas of the National Song and floral artworks at the main stage paying homage to its...
As India negotiates the acquisition of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), likely through a Government-to-Government route for the Dassault Rafale, a critical distinction in software transfer has emerged.
While the Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to secure significant operational access...
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