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M S Chatterji · 2025-07-19T00:43:22+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is at a critical juncture as it confronts a significant capability gap, operating with only 31 fighter squadrons against a sanctioned requirement of 42. To counter emerging threats from neighbouring China and Pakistan, the acquisition of a fifth-generation stealth...

Raghav Patel · 2025-07-19T00:28:51+0530

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing a new-generation guided rocket system, the Pinaka IV, which will be capable of striking targets up to 300 kilometres away. A key feature of this advanced system is its ability to fly in a quasi-ballistic trajectory, a...

Raj Basu · 2025-07-18T23:47:02+0530

India's indigenous aerospace and defence sector is poised for a landmark year in 2026, with plans to roll out two of its most advanced aerial platforms: the Ghatak stealth combat drone and the Tejas Mk2 fighter jet. According to the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), the parallel...

Raghav Patel · 2025-07-18T23:22:00+0530

India's indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program has achieved a significant milestone, as the new Archer-NG drone has successfully passed critical ground trials. The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a key laboratory under the DRDO, confirmed that the drone has completed...

Raghav Patel · 2025-07-18T23:09:44+0530

In a major boost to India's aerial surveillance and strategic defence capabilities, the central government has officially approved the development of six new Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). This landmark initiative, often referred to as the...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2025-07-18T22:31:29+0530

In a significant move towards technological self-reliance, India's Ministry of Defence has formally recommended a partnership with French aerospace leader Safran to jointly develop a new generation of fighter jet engines. This landmark decision is a major step forward for one of India's most...

PIB · 2025-07-18T19:29:07+0530

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth visited Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDO in Hyderabad on July 16 & 17, 2025. He reviewed the Missiles & Weapon Systems program being pursued by Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI) and Advanced Systems...

UNI · 2025-07-18T19:23:24+0530

The Indian Navy has commissioned the indigenously designed and built first of its two Diving Support Vessels, ‘Nistar’, at a ceremony held in Visakhapatnam today. Raksha Rajya Mantri, Sanjay Seth, participated in the commissioning event along with Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff...

PTI · 2025-07-18T19:20:36+0530

The Indian Navy will participate in the 32nd edition of exercise SIMBEX as part of its engagement with the Singapore Navy. It is one of the longest uninterrupted maritime exercises for India, High Commissioner to Singapore Shilpak Ambule has said. The Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise...

PTI · 2025-07-18T19:17:36+0530

India on Friday welcomed the US designating The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, a global terrorist outfit over the Pahalgam attack with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar describing it as a "strong affirmation" of India-US counter-terror cooperation...

IANS · 2025-07-18T19:14:10+0530

The US has officially designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity — a move that gives a major blow to the Pakistani Army and its Chief Asim Munir. Intelligence intercepts, human sources, and forensic...

IANS · 2025-07-18T19:12:57+0530

After the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation for Pakistan-sponsored deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, the buzz is that the Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) are being trained with the Indian Army to combat terror strikes. A top official aware of the...

IANS · 2025-07-18T19:11:42+0530

In a major success for anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh, security forces arrested five Maoists, including a minor, in a joint action near the Chintalnar police station area of Sukma district. The operation, carried out by personnel from the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Bastar Fighters...

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Analysis Should India Acquire F-35 or Su-57 for Immediate 5th-Gen Fighter Needs? Pros and Cons of Choosing Either

DRDO's 300km Range Pinaka IV Rockets to Feature Pralay Missile like Quasi-Ballistic Trajectory, Effectively Evading Enemy Air Defences

India to Rollout Ghatak Stealth UCAV in 2026 alongside Tejas Mk2, Promising Manned-Unmanned Teaming Combo for IAF

After Completing Extensive Taxi Trials, Indigenous Archer-NG MALE Drone Prepares for First Flight in August 2025

Govt Approves Indigenous Netra MkII Project for Six 360-Degree AWACS Surveillance Aircraft for IAF

Indian Defence Ministry Recommends Choosing French Safran for 120 kN AMCA Engine Co-Development Under ₹61,000 Cr Investment

Raksha Rajya Mantri visits DRDO’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad

Indian Navy commissions its 1st indigenous diving support vessel ‘INS Nistar’ at Visakhapatnam

Indian Navy to participate in 32nd edition of SIMBEX exercise in Singapore

US designation of The Resistance Front 'timely and important' step: MEA

US action against TRF, a major blow to Pakistani Army and Asim Munir

CISF gears up for terror threats with Army-led combat training after Op Sindoor

Five Maoists, Including Minor, Arrested In Chhattisgarh's Sukma

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