India's state-owned aerospace and weapons manufacturer, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), has successfully completed the First-off Production Model (FOPM) for the Advanced Akash Weapon System.
This major manufacturing milestone clears the path for the mass production and widespread deployment of...
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Amid complex global security challenges, India is on track to finalise the induction of its cutting-edge S-400 Triumf air defence system.
The final two squadrons of this advanced missile shield are slated to arrive from Russia in 2026. Official sources indicate that the fourth unit will be...
Data Patterns (India) Ltd., a prominent domestic electronics manufacturer, is stepping up as a crucial contributor to India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2 programme.
The company is developing advanced cockpit and avionics systems for the upcoming medium-weight fighter jet.
Crucially, the...
In a major boost to India's military strength, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the purchase of four squadrons of indigenous Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft (RPSA) on 27 March 2026.
Comprising roughly 80 unmanned combat jets in total, this...
India’s push to secure a fifth-generation stealth fighter to temporarily bridge the gap before its homegrown Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is ready is facing a unique technical bottleneck.
While top defence officials have floated the idea of buying foreign jets to meet immediate...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently evaluating replacements for its ageing transport fleets under the Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme.
While the official Request for Proposal (RFP) has not yet been issued, Airbus is actively pushing the boundaries of its A400M Atlas pitch...
Adani Defence & Aerospace delivers the first batch of 2,000 ‘Prahar’ Light Machine Guns (LMG) to the Indian Armed Forces in Gwalior.
Ashish Rajwanshi, President and CEO of Adani Aerospace and Defence, says, “…We are not going to limit ourselves just to small arms; very soon, in the next two...
Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Saturday presented 93 awards, including 52 individual honours and 41 unit citations, to Army personnel in recognition of exceptional courage and distinguished service at the Northern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 held here.
The...
India’s Ministry of Defence is fast-tracking a monumental overhaul of its aerial combat capabilities through the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) initiative.
Valued at an estimated ₹3.25 lakh crore and recently granted an Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) by the Defence Acquisition Council, the...
The Andhra Pradesh police has arrested 12 people with suspected terror links following a coordinated multi-state operation. Special teams were deployed in Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Telangana and Rajasthan to arrest the suspects, police said on Wednesday.
“Multiple teams...
India and China achieved “remarkable” development in the last few decades because of their “hard work” not due to the “generosity” of others, Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong said on Thursday, rejecting claims that outside powers fuelled Beijing’s economic rise.
Xu’s remarks are largely seen as a...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Friday granted acceptance of necessity (AoN) for various proposals to buy military hardware worth an estimated cost of about Rs 2.38 lakh crore.
For the Indian Army, approval was accorded for the Air Defence...
The Ministry of Defence on Friday signed contracts, worth a total of Rs 858 crore, for the procurement of the cutting-edge Russian Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and a maintenance contract with Boeing for the depot-level inspection of P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft of the...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking a significant step towards modernising its conventional weapons stockpile by inviting domestic innovators to upgrade its traditional munitions.
Through the ADITI (Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX) framework, the IAF is challenging the...
Analysis After Op Sindoor Losses, How Pakistan Reworking Its Asymmetric Aerial Doctrine To Counter India’s S-400 Air Defence Shield
Following the intense aerial clashes of Operation Sindoor in May 2025, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has initiated a sweeping transformation of its combat strategy.
Prompted by the reported destruction of multiple fighter jets and a critical Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft...
The landscape of military startups in India is rapidly expanding. Recently, Vadodara-based Svaayatt Systems Private Limited revealed the creation of the SGV-500 Scorpion, an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) capable of navigating multiple types of terrain.
The firm is currently gearing up to...
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)—the joint sixth-generation stealth fighter project uniting the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy—is navigating a highly turbulent phase.
While initially forged as a tightly knit trilateral alliance, the ambitious initiative is now grappling with funding...
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