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M S Chatterji · 2025-04-05T01:10:48+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF), a crucial part of India's nuclear deterrent strategy, currently relies on fighter aircraft like the Mirage 2000, Jaguar, and potentially the Rafale to deliver nuclear weapons. However, these aircraft are presently equipped to use gravity-based nuclear bombs, a method...

RonitBisht · 2025-04-05T00:42:40+0530

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is undertaking a significant restructuring of its fighter aircraft fleet, introducing a mix of Chinese-developed jets. This strategy involves using the JF-17 Block 3 for lower-to-mid-level capabilities, the J-10C for mid-to-upper-level roles, and potentially...

Raghav Patel · 2025-04-04T23:15:37+0530

India is intensifying its efforts towards achieving self-sufficiency in crucial aerospace technology, particularly jet engines. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is showing renewed support for the indigenous Kaveri engine project, viewing it as a potential future powerplant for its expanding fleet of...

Raghav Patel · 2025-04-04T22:43:20+0530

India's rapidly growing defence export sector has prompted international discussion, highlighted by recent comments from Keji Mao, a Research Associate at Beijing's Pangoal Institution. Mao questioned whether India is positioning itself as a new global "Arsenal of Democracy," following India's...

Raj Basu · 2025-04-04T22:23:50+0530

The VT-4 main battle tank (MBT), produced by China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) and promoted as an advanced armoured vehicle, is facing serious questions regarding its performance and dependability. Reports from Nigeria and Pakistan, two key operators, indicate significant operational...

Raghav Patel · 2025-04-04T22:06:44+0530

India has reached a significant milestone in strengthening its naval capabilities with the completion of a new submarine construction complex designed for its next generation of nuclear-powered submarines. Recent reports and satellite imagery confirm that this advanced facility, situated near...

PTI · 2025-04-04T18:20:28+0530

Bharat Forge Chairman Baba Kalyani on Wednesday said that the company has supplied 100 guns, including 18 Advanced Towed Artillery Guns (ATAGs), to several countries, including those in Europe. “We exported artillery guns to Europe even before supplying them to the Indian Army. As a matter of...

Reuters · 2025-04-04T18:19:08+0530

India’s prime minister urged Bangladesh’s interim leader to avoid rhetoric that mars bilateral relations during their first meeting on Friday since the ouster of Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina, India’s foreign ministry said. Relations between the South Asian neighbours, which were robust...

PTI · 2025-04-04T18:16:26+0530

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the armed forces should prepare a "dynamic perspective planning" addressing both long-term and short-term challenges, keeping in mind the current dynamic geostrategic changes and the ongoing global security scenarios. In his address to the top...

IANS · 2025-04-04T18:13:37+0530

The first edition of Naval Commanders’ Conference 2025 is all set to commence on April 5 to discuss strategic issues. It will be conducted in two phases: Phase one at Karwar on Saturday and Phase 2 at New Delhi from April 7 to 10. The conference is the apex-level, biannual event facilitating...

IANS · 2025-04-04T18:12:43+0530

The Manipur Police arrested 11 militants belonging to various banned outfits and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during the past 24 hours, officials said here on Friday. A police official said four militants were arrested from Imphal East district, five from Imphal West district...

Raghav Patel · 2025-04-04T12:02:09+0530

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently highlighted a potential future capability for the Indian Air Force's Su-30 MKI fighter jets. A graphic displayed during an event showed a concept where a single Su-30 MKI aircraft was configured in a 'Heavy Strike Mode'...

M S Chatterji · 2025-04-04T10:40:08+0530

The AL-31F engine, manufactured by Russia's United Engine Corporation (UEC) NPO Saturn, is a vital component of India's Su-30 MKI fighter jets, which form a significant part of the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet. As India plans to operate these aircraft for potentially four more decades, the...

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Opinion How Current Reliance on Gravity Bombs Makes IAF's Nuclear Retaliation Vulnerable, Highlighting Need for Air-Launched Nuclear Missiles

Analysis How Operating Chinese JF-17, J-10C, and J-35 Could Create Significant Logistical Challenges for Pakistan, Potentially Benefitting India

IAF Eyes Revived Kaveri Engine for Tejas Mk1A to Replace Costly Foreign F404, Seeks Strategic Self-Reliance in Expanding Fighter Fleet

Chinese Analyst Ponders India's Emerging Status as Global 'Arsenal of Democracy' Amid Record Defence Export Growth to US, Israel and Germany

From Nigerian Battlefields to Pakistani Trials, the Promised Capabilities of China's VT-4 Tank Fall Short Amid Reliability Crises

New Facility Ready for Simultaneous Production of Three 13,000-ton S5 SSBN Subs, Speeding India's Underwater Nuclear Fleet Expansion

Bharat Forge Exports 100 Guns to Europe, Targets Global Market

PM Modi urges Bangladesh leader to avoid rhetoric that mars ties

Armed forces should prepare dynamic perspective planning addressing various challenges: Rajnath Singh

Top Navy Commanders To Discuss Strategic, Operational Issues At Key Meet

Manipur Police arrest 11 militants, recover large cache of arms, ammunition

DRDO Plans Su-30MKI 'Heavy Strike Mode' Armed with 4 RudraM-III Hypersonic Missiles for SEAD and Deep Penetration Strikes

Opinion Why Russia Appear to Guard AL31F Engine Secrets More Tightly with India than China Despite China's Reverse Engineering Success?

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