Despite recent statements from senior Indian officials dismissing the possibility of an active F-35 offer, US aerospace major Lockheed Martin is reportedly arranging a high-level presentation of its F-35 fighter jet for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Ministry of Defence (MoD).
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Pakistan is reportedly planning a significant expansion of its attack helicopter fleet by acquiring more Z-10ME helicopters from China, a move seen as a direct response to India's substantial procurement of its domestically produced Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand.
In a notable...
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on a new technology called an "Ejectable Rocket Ignition System."
This innovative project aims to significantly enhance the capabilities of the Pinaka MkIII, the next version of India's domestically produced multi-barrel...
India's domestically developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), the Tejas Mk-1A, is approaching a significant phase as it undergoes final evaluations, including additional weapons firing and electronic warfare (EW) system trials. These tests are crucial to confirm the aircraft meets the stringent...
The Indian Army is initiating a major upgrade for its T-90 Bhishma main battle tanks, seeking collaboration with the nation's private defence industry to develop and install advanced, autonomous anti-drone systems.
This initiative aims to significantly bolster the protective capabilities of the...
A woman Maoist, carrying a reward of Rs 25 lakh on her head, was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on Monday, an official said.
The gunfight broke out at around 9 am in a forest along the border of Dantewada and Bijapur districts, located in the...
Poonch Police, in collaboration with the Revenue Department, attached the immovable properties of Manzoor Ahemed, accused of promoting terror from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK), said JK Police officials. Manzoor Ahemed was a resident of Gagrian, Tehsil Mandi, District Poonch, who...
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the nation's primary agency for military research and development, has initiated a crucial phase in strengthening the country's aerial strike capabilities. Captive flight trials for the indigenously developed Tactical Advanced Range...
Opinion Despite Vast Coastline and IOR Duties, India's 13 Destroyers Critically Lag Behind China's 50 and Japan's 42, Urgent Call for Accelerated Project-18
Destroyers, known for their speed, agility, and powerful armaments, are crucial warships for protecting naval fleets and projecting maritime power. However, a current assessment of global naval strengths reveals a significant challenge for India.
As of late March 2025, India operates 13...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Loitering Munition Test Range of Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, which is supplying the Nagastra-1 ‘suicide drone’ and key components of the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System to the Indian Army, in Nagpur on Sunday.
“I visited the Solar...
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday extended for six months in entire Manipur, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations, in view of...
Security forces and police have cordoned off an area on Sunday following fresh suspected movement of three persons, believed to be terrorists who escaped from a recent encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, sources said.
Two terrorists and four policemen were killed, and three...
A recently released computer-generated video has sparked considerable interest within India's defence circles, offering a glimpse into the potential future of aerial warfare integration.
Shared on March 28 by Harsh Vardhan Thakur, the Chief Test Pilot at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the...
