Defence News India

Your hub for latest Indian defence news, analysis, and insights on Indian military preparedness, technology, and strategic affairs.
Indian Private Sector Prefers Assembly Over Vital Indigenous R&D Investment, Challenging Govt Push for Complete Self-reliance, Survey Finds

Analysis Indian Private Sector Prefers Assembly Over Vital Indigenous R&D Investment, Challenging Govt Push for Complete Self-reliance, Survey Finds

A significant portion of India's populace favours international cooperation for acquiring critical defence technologies over the government's emphasis on complete self-reliance (Atmanirbharta), according to a survey released by The Takshashila Institution on April 18, 2025. The findings...
View full article »
How IAF's Rafale-Meteor Duo Offers 'First-Shot, First-Kill' Advantage Over Pakistani F-16 and JF-17 Threats, Offering Sniper-like Precision from Sky

Analysis How IAF's Rafale-Meteor Duo Offers 'First-Shot, First-Kill' Advantage Over Pakistani F-16 and JF-17 Threats, Offering Sniper-like Precision from Sky

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has significantly enhanced its aerial combat capabilities with the introduction of the French-made Dassault Rafale fighter jet equipped with the advanced Meteor missile. This combination is changing the dynamics of air power in South Asia, providing India with a...
View full article »
How $27B Rafale F4 Deal for 110 Jets Could Consume over 25% of IAF's Annual Capital Budget for 7 Years, Potentially Delaying Indigenous Programs

Analysis How $27B Rafale F4 Deal for 110 Jets Could Consume over 25% of IAF's Annual Capital Budget for 7 Years, Potentially Delaying Indigenous Programs

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is seeking to acquire 114 new Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) to address its declining number of fighter squadrons, which currently stands at 31 compared to the officially sanctioned strength of 42. The Dassault Rafale, a 4.5-generation fighter already operated by...
View full article »
Learning From Costly Su-30MKI Errors, How India Mandates ToT with Source Code in Future Deals for Seamless Indigenous Weapons Integration

Analysis Learning From Costly Su-30MKI Errors, How India Mandates ToT with Source Code in Future Deals for Seamless Indigenous Weapons Integration

India's acquisition of 272 Su-30MKI multirole fighter jets from Russia, starting in the late 1990s, significantly bolstered the Indian Air Force (IAF). Valued at roughly ₹55,000 crore (around $6 billion at the time), this agreement provided the IAF with what remains its primary combat aircraft...
View full article »
Evaluating a "Made in India" Rafale F4: Could Local Production Costs Undercut France Despite Significant Technology Transfer Expenses?

Analysis Evaluating a "Made in India" Rafale F4: Could Local Production Costs Undercut France Despite Significant Technology Transfer Expenses?

The United Arab Emirates' substantial $18 billion agreement for 80 Rafale F4 fighter jets, signed in December 2021 with France's Dassault Aviation, represents the largest export order for this advanced aircraft. This deal, including helicopters and support, has intensified discussions about the...
View full article »
You must log in or register to post here.

Featured News

Latest Replies

Trending Content

Forum statistics

Threads
4,764
Messages
50,323
Members
3,170
Latest member
SUBHANKAR
Back
Top