India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is reportedly evaluating a new variant of the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) that could strike targets up to 3,500 kilometres away.
This would be a massive upgrade from the current version, which has a proven range of 1,500 kilometres.
By more than doubling its reach, this future weapon would transform from a coastal defence tool into a strategic asset capable of hitting distant naval threats deep in the ocean.
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The highly anticipated Tejas Mk2 fighter jet is unlikely to make a physical appearance at the upcoming Aero India 2027.
Despite hopes that the advanced aircraft would be a star attraction, its absence is tied to the projected timing of its maiden flight and the location of its ongoing development.
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The 16th edition of Aero India is scheduled to be held at the Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru in February 2027.
While the Indian Air Force has confirmed the venue, specific dates...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched a new initiative to develop a domestically manufactured Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) logistics drone.
Powered by a heavy-fuel internal combustion engine, this unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is specifically being designed to sustain Indian Army troops stationed at extreme altitudes along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan.
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India is getting ready to test its domestically made 500-kg Precision-Guided Bomb (PGB-500) once again.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) will carry out these joint flight tests between September and October 2026.
The heavy-duty weapon will be launched from a Su-30MKI fighter jet.
According to recent reports, these crucial carriage and release trials are planned to take place at Air Force Station Jodhpur and the Chandan firing range...
During the Cold War, the Soviet-designed MiG-21 emerged as one of the world's most prominent supersonic fighter jets. However, India and China adopted fundamentally contrasting approaches to integrating this aircraft into their military fleets.
While India chose to assemble the jet under official license through Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), China engineered the aircraft into its own long-lasting J-7 fighter series.
This distinct Chinese effort ultimately laid the groundwork for its...
On August 7, 2026, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye officially enacted the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.
This trilateral treaty features a mutual-defence clause declaring that an armed assault on any single member is viewed as an attack against all three.
This bold language has sparked widespread speculation that a military conflict between India and Pakistan could automatically pull Riyadh and Ankara into a large-scale war.
However, a deeper examination reveals that immediate...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to arm its fleet of French-made Rafale fighter jets with domestically developed Astra Mark-1 and Mark-2 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAMs).
According to defence sources, official integration trials for these advanced weapons are scheduled to begin by 2028.
This initiative represents a major leap in India's push to equip its frontline combat aircraft with homegrown firepower, thereby expanding tactical flexibility and reducing reliance...
India's ambitious Tejas Mk2 fighter jet project has received its most definitive roadmap to date, outlining a methodical development schedule that will extend into the next decade.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is now aiming to unveil the first prototype and conduct its maiden flight between March and July 2027.
However, defense sources reveal a carefully staggered approach to the aircraft's development: weapons testing will not commence until the third prototype is ready in...
Observers in Ankara, including media outlets and military experts, are closely monitoring the fast-growing strategic ties between New Delhi, Athens, and Nicosia.
As India and Greece continuously strengthen their military collaboration, there is a mounting worry in Turkey that New Delhi is positioning itself as a vital security ally for Greece within the Eastern Mediterranean region.
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The core of this anxiety revolves around the potential introduction of Indian-manufactured military...
Recent reports indicate that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has received a new Turkish Next Generation Mobile Mission Control Centre (NG-MMCC).
This development brings attention to a crucial lesson from the 2025 conflict between India and Pakistan: modern aerial warfare poses a severe threat to mobile command-and-control systems.
Following the destruction of two NG-MMCC units at the Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi during the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Operation Sindoor airstrikes in May 2025...
Recent coverage by Turkish media is actively attempting to draw India into the escalating geopolitical conflict between Turkey and Israel, despite New Delhi having no direct involvement in the dispute.
A notable example involved a Turkish broadcast that displayed images of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli officials.
This highlights an effort to drag India into a rivalry that primarily stems from regional instability in the...
Nearly Three Decades On, Why Su-30MKI Remains the Heavy Backbone of India’s Combat Aviation Strategy
Almost 30 years after India first introduced the Sukhoi fighter family, the Su-30MKI continues to be a central aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
What started in the late 1990s as a plan to acquire a powerful, long-range air-superiority jet has grown into a highly integrated Indian aerospace project.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has taken the lead in building, repairing, and supporting the fleet, which currently consists of roughly 260 active aircraft.
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The ongoing reliance...
The dynamics of air superiority in Asia are shifting significantly as China aggressively expands its fleet of fifth-generation fighter jets.
The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is ramping up the production of its Chengdu J-20 stealth fighters. If this momentum continues, experts suggest China could deploy between 500 and 1,000 of these advanced jets by 2030.
In contrast, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently relying on its robust fleet of fourth and 4.5-generation aircraft, as...
Recent reports indicate that Pakistan’s procurement of the Shenyang J-35—a twin-engine, fifth-generation stealth fighter from China—might face significant delays.
This development has triggered intense discussions among Pakistani defence experts.
The debate is largely shaped by analyses from Chinese researchers, such as Yang Xiaotong, who note that exporting such advanced aircraft depends on Beijing's manufacturing needs, strict technology security, and global strategic interests.
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As India advances its domestic aerospace capabilities, a common misunderstanding often arises when comparing the upcoming Tejas Mk2 to the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
It is essential to recognise that these two aircraft serve completely different purposes. The Tejas Mk2 is designed as a 4.5-generation Medium Weight Fighter (MWF). In contrast, the AMCA will be India’s first true fifth-generation stealth fighter.
Instead of viewing the two projects as competitors, the Tejas Mk2...
The Indian Army is currently looking for a specialized vehicle designed to quickly move and set up field artillery guns. This new requirement indicates a shift towards advanced, remote-controlled vehicles to support artillery operations.
Based on the initial details, the proposed vehicle will feature a 4x4 off-road design, an electric motor of 10 kilowatts, and the ability to pull loads up to 4,000 kg.
When fully loaded, it is expected to travel at speeds of 8 to 10 km/h, cover a distance...
Even if India officially seals the highly anticipated ₹3.25 lakh crore ($39 billion) agreement for 114 Rafale fighter jets by the close of this year, the project will span well over a decade.
Based on standard aerospace manufacturing cycles and defence procurement norms, the final domestically built jet may only be completed between 2038 and 2041.
This mega-deal aims to urgently address the Indian Air Force's (IAF) declining combat strength, which has currently dropped to roughly 29...
A few weeks following his retirement in June 2026 as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff for the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor shared a sharp review of India's homegrown Tejas Mk2 fighter jet programme. His comments have sparked major debates among defence experts.
During an interview on NDTV's Ctrl Alt Defence, Kapoor was questioned about the future of the Tejas Mk2. The aircraft is a 4.5-generation medium-weight fighter that is anticipated to join the IAF in large numbers...
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are quickly becoming home to one of the biggest networks of Rafale fighter jets in the world.
This growth presents significant chances for both nations to work together on repairing, maintaining, and supplying these aircraft over the long term.
Currently, the Indian Air Force flies 36 Rafale jets, and the Indian Navy is preparing to bring in 26 Rafale Marine fighters. Additionally, India is discussing the purchase of 114 more planes under the...
Modern warfare is rapidly moving away from traditional, static defence lines.
As the Indian Army restructures into highly agile and self-sufficient Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) to ensure faster mobilisation, military strategists are pointing to a critical requirement: a 40-kilometre deep unmanned "kill web."
By integrating intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), loitering munitions, drone swarms, and electronic warfare, this conceptual network is designed to systematically...
