India's efforts to boost domestic production of the AL-31FP aero engines, which power the Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI fighter jets, have encountered resistance from Russia.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) currently produces these engines under license at its Koraput division, with an...
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Brazil has expressed strong interest in acquiring the BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) supersonic cruise missile, a cutting-edge weapon system jointly developed by India and Russia.
With its Mach 3 speed and compact design, the BrahMos-NG is being considered as a potential armament for Brazil's...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to gradually retire its aging S-125 Pechora (NATO reporting name: SA-3 Goa) surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems by 2030. A mainstay of India's air defence since the 1970s, the Pechora will be replaced by the more modern Akash NG and MRSAM systems as part of the...
India's indigenous defence capabilities are set for a major boost as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) prepares to conduct the first live firing test of the Astra Mk1 Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) next month.
This crucial trial will utilize the advanced ELTA Systems' ELM...
A recent report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has revealed that the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) boasts a significantly longer range than previously estimated.
Contrary to earlier claims by the DRDO of a 30-40 km range, the committee's...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is gearing up for the final stages of development and delivery of the Tejas Mk1A light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) to the Indian Air Force (IAF). Despite facing some delays, HAL is now targeting a March 31, 2025 deadline for the delivery of the first fighter...
The Toyota Hilux has emerged as a strong contender for expanding the Indian Army's vehicle fleet after a successful round of trials conducted by the Northern Command.
Following the delivery of an initial batch of Hilux pickups by Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) in 2023, the rugged vehicles...
The Indian Navy's upcoming Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) are generating significant international interest. Designed to replace the Navy's aging fleet of corvettes, these warships offer a compelling blend of compact size and formidable firepower, making them attractive to smaller...
In a move that could significantly reshape the landscape of international defence collaboration, the United Kingdom and Italy have voiced their support for inviting India to join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). This ambitious initiative, which already includes Japan, aims to develop a...
In a recent diplomatic overture, Pakistan has reportedly approached the United States with a proposal aimed at de-escalating regional tensions through missile program controls. According to some posts on X, Pakistan has offered to halt its own missile development program if the U.S. can persuade...
Concerns are rising within the Indian defence establishment over reports that Pakistan is set to acquire 40 Chinese J-35A stealth fighter jets within the next two years. This acquisition, coupled with Pakistan's ongoing naval modernization with Chinese support, has raised alarms about a...
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has constituted an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to determine whether there is sufficient cause to declare the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), including all its factions, wings, and front organisations, as an unlawful association.
The...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it is investigating the “involvement” of some Canadian colleges and few Indian entities in a money laundering case linked to trafficking of Indians into the US from the borders of Canada.
The investigation of the federal agency is linked to the...
Punjab Police’s investigations into the terror module controlled by Pak-based Ranjeet Singh Nita, the chief of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), has led to a British Sikh soldier suspected to be behind the recent grenade attacks on police stations in the state.
In a series of terror attacks in...
“Even though the chance was missed, we should try again,” said Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan when asked about Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 1999 ‘bus yatra’, a bold attempt by the then Indian prime minister to put India-Pakistan relations on the peace track.
Vajpayee took a bus ride to...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is facing yet another setback in the delivery schedule for India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A. The first two F-404 engines from General Electric (GE) Aviation, crucial for the aircraft's performance, are now expected to arrive in March...
Some defence analysts have criticized the Indian Army's decision to prioritize lighter towed artillery systems over the indigenously developed Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) for high-altitude warfare.
They argue that the ATAGS, with its superior range and firepower, could provide a...
