As India accelerates its pursuit of homegrown aero-engine technology, a former senior official from the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has emphasised the urgent need to protect the manufacturing mastery established at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Koraput.
The official...
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is actively fortifying its aerospace surveillance grid through the induction of both domestic and foreign-made Very High Frequency (VHF) radars.
These advanced systems are specifically engineered to identify hard-to-detect targets, including cruise missiles and...
During the brief but intense military confrontation of May 2025, known as Operation Sindoor, India’s domestic electronic warfare (EW) capabilities proved to be a decisive factor.
Triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack, this coordinated tri-services operation saw Indian EW units successfully...
India's growing global influence is becoming increasingly evident as it emerges as a significant voice for developing nations through platforms such as the G20, BRICS and Global South initiatives. Its ability to engage simultaneously with Western powers, Gulf nations, Africa and Southeast Asia...
The Indian Army is preparing to introduce its first unmanned T-72 main battle tank as part of a major modernisation drive.
Instead of retiring this ageing Soviet-era armour, the military is transforming it into a remotely controlled combat system.
This move is a major leap towards...
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) have initiated efforts to create a new, stealth-friendly class of smart weapons specifically tailored for the internal weapons bay of the upcoming Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)...
Interest in the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile — a joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya — has expanded beyond Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia to reported enquiries from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Thailand, Brazil and Chile.
India is stepping up arms exports...
India's drone ecosystem has entered a new stage of development, with complete project execution set to determine its future growth rather than operational expansion alone. While demand from the defence and commercial sectors remains strong, long-term competitiveness will require stronger...
Indian and Singapore Navy on Tuesday came together for Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) on Maritime Patrol Aircraft Operations, during the visit of Indian Navy’s P-8I (Poseidon-8 India) aircraft to Paya Lebar Airbase in Singapore.
“Strengthening India-Singapore Defence Cooperation. Indian...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said India's defence exports had risen from around Rs 1,000 crore in 2014 to approximately Rs 39,000 crore, attributing the increase to reforms aimed at expanding domestic manufacturing and encouraging private sector participation.
Speaking at the...
Despite the global shift toward fifth-generation stealth aircraft, 4.5-generation fighters are set to remain the primary operational force for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and other major militaries well into the 2030s.
While stealth technology offers a groundbreaking reduction in radar...
Azerbaijan has expressed deep dissatisfaction regarding the strengthening defence cooperation between India and Armenia.
This growing partnership, highlighted by the delivery of advanced weaponry such as the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) and the potential sale of BrahMos supersonic...
As the Indian Air Force advances toward acquiring a massive fleet of 114 Rafale fighters, military planners in Islamabad are shifting their long-term strategy.
Rather than attempting to match New Delhi jet-for-jet, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is turning to Beijing to build a highly integrated...
Analysis Why Kaveri 2.0 Engine's Journey from Afterburner Tests to Flying Test Beds is Crucial to Replace GE F404 on Tejas
India's quest to power its fighter jets with a home-grown engine has reached a major turning point with the advancement of the "Kaveri 2.0" project.
Previously viewed as a delayed initiative under the original GTX-35VS designation, the effort has been completely revitalised.
Today, it stands...
Outgoing Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, in an interview with IANS, has called the Agnipath Scheme a "major human resource reform" aimed at forming a "younger and future-ready Army".
He emphasised that any improvements to the Agnipath Scheme in the future should be "guided by...
The Indian Navy’s Project 18 Next-Generation Destroyer (NGD) programme is shaping up to be the nation's most significant naval surface warship endeavour since independence.
Naval Headquarters, alongside the Warship Design Bureau (WDB), is aiming for an extended production run of 10 to 12...
Discussions between New Delhi and Moscow regarding the purchase and domestic manufacturing of the Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter are progressing rapidly.
Recent reports and statements suggest the talks have moved into a highly advanced phase. Russia has tabled an extensive proposal...
