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India’s escalating focus on loitering munitions, commonly referred to as kamikaze drones, goes well beyond merely adding another weapon to its arsenal. It signifies a major strategic shift toward achieving self-reliance in precision-strike capabilities, reducing reliance on imported equipment, and fostering a robust domestic defence manufacturing sector designed for long-term security. Conversely, Pakistan has chosen a contrasting path, prioritizing the swift enhancement of its tactical...

In a major leap for the nation’s military modernisation, the Ministry of Defence unveiled the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026 in February. Set to supersede the existing 2020 guidelines, this updated framework adapts to shifting global security dynamics, rapid technological advancements, and the ambition to position India as a premier hub for defence design. While the previous policy successfully promoted local manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, DAP 2026...

Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport has presented a proposal to India to jointly manufacture the advanced T-90MS main battle tank. This offer aims to elevate the quarter-century-long armoured vehicle partnership between the two nations. If accepted, the agreement would supply the Indian Army with a highly modernised and far more formidable iteration of its primary frontline battle tank. ad This development follows a monumental achievement for India’s defence industry: the...

Former Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Dr. Samir V. Kamat, has shed light on why India is choosing to partner with foreign firms for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine. While he noted that the nation possesses the technical foundation to build a sixth-generation fighter jet engine on its own, pursuing a completely homegrown route could delay the project by more than 15 years. ad Speaking on the country’s long-term aviation goals, Dr...

Beijing has yet to make any formal diplomatic protests or public announcements concerning India's monumental S5-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) initiative. Instead of issuing official government statements, China’s reaction is largely seen in its growing naval presence in the Indian Ocean, the ongoing enlargement of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and the observations made by Chinese defence experts. ad Expected to be the cornerstone of India’s future...

India’s push to develop its indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is drawing considerable scrutiny from Chinese defence circles. Military observers in China widely characterise the programme as a highly ambitious endeavour, though they assert it remains too distant to disrupt current regional air power dynamics. While these perspectives stem from state-affiliated commentators and defence researchers rather than formal government policy, they provide a window...

Armed forces worldwide are actively pursuing advanced propulsion to improve the flight time, lower operational costs, and reduce the noise of unmanned aerial systems. In India, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has heavily backed homegrown jet engines and conventional powerplants for drones. However, it is now crucial to channel investments into electric hydrogen fuel cell technology to power the next generation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), combat drones, and ultimately, transport...

In a major development for India's aerospace sector, French aviation giant Dassault Aviation has guaranteed a 40-year comprehensive maintenance, spares, and upgrade support package for the upcoming "Made in India" Rafale fighter jets. As the Indian Air Force (IAF) prepares for its large Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) procurement, this commitment ensures that the newly produced jets will remain operationally relevant and fully supported by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) well...

India's approach to protecting its skies is undergoing a massive transformation, highlighted by the formalisation of Mission Sudarshan Chakra and the inauguration of the Advanced Weapon System Complex (AWSC) at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad on June 12, 2026, by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Announced originally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2025, this initiative moves the military away from relying on standalone weapons. Instead, the country is...

As the Indian Air Force (IAF) evaluates its options for the Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme, the propulsion system driving Embraer’s C-390 Millennium is coming under intense scrutiny. The aircraft relies on the International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500 turbofan. While this engine is highly dependable and extensively utilised in commercial aviation, its mature stage in the production lifecycle presents both distinct advantages and potential hurdles for a defence procurement initiative...

Although recent months have seen a resurgence of claims suggesting Islamabad is on the brink of procuring approximately 40 J-35 fifth-generation stealth jets from China, a defence analyst based in Beijing asserts that the Chinese government will probably not greenlight such a transaction anytime soon, ignoring the rampant speculation. In a piece published by The Diplomat, Yang Xiaotong, an assistant researcher at an independent Beijing think tank focused on China-Middle East and North...

In a significant leap for autonomous military technology, Indian defence firm Bharat Supply & Support (BSS) Alliance has introduced the GOLIATH-200. This new system is a one-way attack Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) specifically engineered to function flawlessly in environments saturated with electronic warfare. The launch highlights the rapid advancement of remote-controlled ground systems, heavily influenced by recent global conflicts where GPS disruption and signal jamming have become...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently released a tender for the upkeep of the technical zone at Air Force Station (AFS) Sulur. While this might look like standard facility upkeep, it marks a crucial financial commitment to one of India’s most vital military aviation centres. Serving as the primary base for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and a critical maintenance hub, Sulur is essential for keeping various aircraft fleets combat-ready. ad Situated in Tamil Nadu, AFS Sulur stands...

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s July 2026 visit to Jakarta, India and Indonesia secured a historic $630 million defence package that promises to change the landscape for Russian-made fighter jets worldwide. A key part of this agreement between Bharat Dynamics Limited and Indonesia's Republikorp is the unprecedented export of India’s home-grown Astra Mk1 Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM). Designed to arm the Indonesian Air Force's Su-30 and Su-27 fleets, this milestone...

Safran Aircraft Engines recently joined hands with the French military to celebrate a major milestone: the 40th anniversary of the M53 turbofan engine. To honour the powerplant that has driven the iconic Mirage 2000 fighter jet since its inception, a special flypast took place over Safran’s Villaroche plant, followed by a landing at the Melun-Villaroche airfield. This event highlighted four decades of reliable service for one of the most successful military jet engines produced by France...

The Indian Navy is setting the stage for a revolutionary leap in maritime air operations. The upcoming Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) is being engineered from its inception to lead unmanned combat aerial vehicles, signalling a transformative era for carrier strike groups. Defence officials confirm that Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) is integrated as a fundamental capability from day one, rather than being treated as a retroactive upgrade. ad The "Mothership" of Naval Aviation When...

The swift growth of China’s Chengdu J-20 stealth aircraft arsenal is drastically altering the security dynamics across Asia. Current open-source intelligence and defence analysts observe that China's production is surging, with the J-20 fleet already surpassing 350 operational jets by early 2026 and rapidly approaching the 500 mark. Manufacturing rates at Chengdu's expanded facilities are estimated at over 100 aircraft per year. This makes the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF)...

As India rapidly expands its defence exports across the Indo-Pacific—recently securing BrahMos missile agreements with the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia—some observers have questioned whether New Delhi might eventually offer the system to Taiwan. While supplying this advanced weapon would theoretically bolster Taipei's deterrence against a potential Chinese invasion, the political and diplomatic realities surrounding the BrahMos programme make such a transfer exceptionally unlikely...

Conversations regarding India potentially purchasing the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II have recently re-emerged, driven by tightening defence ties between New Delhi and Washington. Even though the United States has never officially closed the door on selling the stealth fighter to India, one massive hurdle continues to stall any real progress: the Indian Air Force's active use of the Russian-built S-400 Triumf air defence system. ad While it is easy to compare India’s situation to that...

The South Korean KF-21 Boramae has swiftly proven itself as a highly capable entrant in the modern combat aviation market, officially receiving its combat-ready airworthiness certification in June 2026. Given that it is powered by the American General Electric F414 engine—the exact same powerplant chosen for India’s upcoming Tejas Mk2 and the early variants of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)—an interesting hypothetical scenario arises: could the KF-21 step in as a viable...