India's landmark initiative to develop a homegrown fifth-generation fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), is facing turbulence as private defence firms raise alarms over a perceived bias towards state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Despite government assurances of...
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Progress on India's futuristic Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior drone is accelerating, with state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) confirming the completion of critical engine integration tests.
In a recent update, HAL's leadership affirmed that the program is on schedule for...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is advancing plans to significantly enhance its strategic reach by wet leasing one Airbus A330-200 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) from the French Air and Space Force.
Negotiations for the government-to-government agreement are in their final stages and are...
The Indian Army has identified a critical requirement for a new generation of medium-lift helicopters equipped with advanced stealth features, specifically for its elite special forces units.
A senior Army official has clarified that these specialised aircraft are needed for high-risk...
India and Trinidad and Tobago have inked six agreements to boost cooperation in several sectors, including infrastructure and pharmaceuticals, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart from the Caribbean nation, Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
In the meeting held on...
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has claimed that Islamabad is not aware about the whereabouts of UN-designated terrorist Masood Azhar as Pakistan is unable to identify Jaish-e-Mohammed chief.
He further asserted that the country would be "happy to" arrest him if India...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, on a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with the country’s top leadership to review ongoing cooperation and discuss ways to enhance bilateral partnership in key areas.
Modi, who reached here on Friday...
A woman in Odisha’s Ganjam district has moved police stating that she is unable to contact her son, who is working at a cement factory in the West African country of Mali, an official said on Saturday.
P Narasama, a resident of Samarajhol village under Hinjili police station limits, said she is...
A Delhi court on Saturday declared UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a fugitive economic offender on an Enforcement Directorate plea, officials said. The special court issued the order under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018.
According to the ED, Bhandari “absconded” to the UK in...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is advancing its modernisation and self-reliance goals with a planned follow-on order for 97 Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).
This new batch of the indigenous fighter jet will feature a higher percentage of Indian-made components and upgraded software...
In a significant step to enhance its strategic strike capabilities, India is equipping its domestically developed long-range cruise missile with an advanced self-protection system.
The Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM), a subsonic weapon with a range of 1,500 kilometres, will be...
India will launch a $234 million incentive programme for civil and military drone makers to reduce their reliance on imported components and counter rival Pakistan’s programme built on support from China and Turkey, three sources told Reuters.
India’s push to build more home-grown drones stems...
In a landmark achievement for gender equality in the Indian Armed Forces, Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia has made history by becoming the first woman to be inducted into the Fighter stream of Naval Aviation. Her trailblazing accomplishment marks a significant step forward for women’s...
