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The recent Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, USA, has brought a new dimension to regional security in the Indo-Pacific. Aimed at countering China's growing assertiveness in the region, the Quad nations – the USA, India, Japan, and Australia – announced a landmark initiative: the first-ever joint Coast Guard mission at sea. This move signals a shift towards a more collaborative approach to maritime security, with Coast Guards taking a leading role. The planned "Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer...

In a significant development for India's defence industry, Samtel Avionics System Ltd, headquartered in Uttar Pradesh, has secured a contract with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). This agreement will see Samtel equip all 18 of Malaysia's Sukhoi-30MKM fighter jets with state-of-the-art Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) and Head-Up Displays (HUDs). This deal not only strengthens the existing defence ties between India and Malaysia but also underscores India's growing prominence as a global...

India's recent deal signing for 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from the United States has ignited a debate among defence analysts and industry observers. While the deal aims to strengthen India's military capabilities, particularly along its borders with China, concerns have been raised about the high cost and the potential impact on India's indigenous drone programs. ad The deal, valued at nearly USD 4 billion, will provide the Indian military with advanced surveillance and strike capabilities...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is looking to bolster its air force capabilities amidst rising regional tensions and a push for military modernization. The DRC Air Force (FAC) has set its sights on India's Tejas Mk1 multi-role fighter jet as a potential replacement for its aging fleet of Soviet-era Sukhoi Su-25s and MiG-23s. ad This interest was solidified in August when a high-level FAC delegation visited New Delhi to discuss the possible acquisition of the Tejas. The delegation...

India's traditionally balanced foreign policy is facing a critical test as diplomatic tensions with the West escalate, particularly with the United States and Canada. Accusations that both nations are harboring Khalistani extremists, despite repeated concerns raised by New Delhi, have fueled discussions on whether India should leverage its defence industry to supply arms to Russia, a long-standing strategic partner. ad For decades, India has been the largest producer of Russian weaponry...

As diplomatic relations between India and Canada continue to deteriorate, Indian defence experts are calling on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to halt negotiations for the acquisition of Canadian-manufactured Stryker armoured vehicles. This call comes in response to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's perceived "anti-India rhetoric" and his government's alleged support for Khalistani separatist groups. ad While the Stryker, an eight-wheeled armoured vehicle originally designed for the...

In a significant shift in naval strategy, India is prioritizing the development of nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) over a third aircraft carrier. This move comes as a direct response to the increasing presence of Chinese warships and surveillance vessels in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Earlier this month, the Narendra Modi government approved the construction of two SSNs, signaling a clear focus on sub-surface deterrence. This decision reflects a growing concern that aircraft...

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to significantly expand its Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) scheme following its remarkable success in fostering indigenous defence technology development. According to Indian Express, Ministry has requested an additional ₹497 crore from the Finance Ministry to sustain the program's momentum and scale its operations. Launched in 2018, iDEX aims to provide financial support to startups, MSMEs, and individual innovators to develop cutting-edge...

India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), currently under development, is set to incorporate key technologies characteristic of 6th-generation fighter jets, according to former Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria. In a recent interview, Bhadauria, who played a pivotal role in initiating the AMCA program, emphasized the importance of future-proofing the 5th-generation fighter by integrating these advanced capabilities. ad This forward-thinking approach aims...

The Indian Army's ambitious plan to induct 114 indigenously developed Dhanush artillery guns by March 2026 is facing significant hurdles due to production delays, according to officials close to the project. The setbacks raise concerns about the timely modernization of the Army's artillery capabilities. Advanced Weapon Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), the manufacturer responsible for producing the Dhanush guns at the Gun Carriage Factory (GCF) in Jabalpur, has struggled to meet delivery...

The Indian Army is set to significantly bolster its artillery capabilities with the introduction of Area Denial Artillery Munitions (ADM), developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Lt. Gen. Adosh Kumar, Director General of Artillery, confirmed that trials for these advanced munitions will commence in 2025. This development marks a major step forward in India's efforts to modernize its armed forces and enhance its combat readiness. ADMs are designed to...

In a move to enhance its underwater combat capabilities and maintain seamless communication with its expanding submarine fleet, India is set to inaugurate a new Very Low Frequency (VLF) transmitting station. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the strategically crucial facility at Vikarabad, Telangana on October 15th. This development comes amidst growing concerns over China's increasing naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). ad The new VLF station will provide secure...

At the "Bharat Drone Varta" seminar organized by FICCI, Vumlunmang Vualnam, secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, reaffirmed India's goal of becoming a global drone hub by 2030. The seminar, themed "Driving India's Drone Indigenization," highlighted the importance of domestic drone production and technology development. Vualnam acknowledged the positive impact of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in boosting the drone sector and called for industry recommendations to...

Wing Commander Abhinav Sharma, dismissed from the Indian Air Force following the accidental firing of a Brahmos missile into Pakistan in March 2022, claims "blatant gaps and ambiguities" in missile handling procedures led to the incident. Sharma asserts that he was not consulted before the launch and that the operations officer proceeded without his input. ad The incident, which caused significant diplomatic tension between India and Pakistan, was attributed to a technical malfunction by the...

In a move to bolster its defence capabilities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning a significant expansion of its airfield infrastructure. The Ministry of Defence and the IAF are in advanced talks to take over three existing airstrips in Uttarakhand and construct a new one in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley. This initiative aims to counter China's rapid infrastructure development in the region and enhance India's surveillance and response...

In a bid to bolster its naval prowess, the Indian Navy is intensifying efforts to enhance the stealth capabilities of its warships. The focus is on minimizing the Radar Cross Section (RCS) of exposed weapons and sensor systems, making vessels less detectable by enemy radar. This initiative is a key component of the Navy's broader strategy to integrate advanced stealth features into its warships, particularly those being developed under the "Made in India" campaign. ad The Navy is urging its...

The development of a powerful new engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2 is critical to the success of India's ambitious 5th generation fighter jet program, according to former Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria. In a recent interview with News9 Plus, he emphasized the urgency of prioritizing the engine's development to avoid potential delays that could hinder the program's overall progress. ad The AMCA program received a significant boost...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to embark on a major fleet modernization program, gradually phasing out its older Su-30MKI fighter jets starting in 2045. This transition, as outlined by former Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria in a recent interview with News9 Plus, will see the induction of the indigenously developed Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk II, a 5.5 generation stealth fighter. ad The Su-30MKI, a workhorse of the IAF since its induction in 2001, has been instrumental in...

NEW DELHI – India's ambitious nuclear attack submarine program has taken a significant leap forward with the recent Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approval for the construction of two new SSNs. Reports from Times of India indicate these submarines will displace nearly 10,000 tons, making them substantially larger and potentially more capable than previously estimated. This places them in the same league as the US Navy's formidable Virginia-class Block V submarines and significantly...

The departure of Angela Merkel as German Chancellor in 2021 signaled a significant shift in Germany's defence export policies, paving the way for ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to re-emerge as a leading contender in India's ambitious P75I submarine project. Under Merkel's 16-year leadership, TKMS faced considerable hurdles in its pursuit of the Indian contract. Despite being a frontrunner, stringent export controls and demanding technology transfer requirements imposed by the Indian...