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The Indian Army is advancing its artillery modernisation programme with a call for a new generation of versatile rocket launchers. On May 16, 2025, the army issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking proposals from manufacturers for an advanced, pod-based Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). This initiative falls under the 'Make in India' policy, strongly encouraging domestic manufacturing and technological development. The proposed system is intended to significantly augment the...

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has formally begun its search for an engine to power the Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42). This next-generation supersonic trainer aircraft is crucial for preparing Indian Air Force pilots to operate advanced combat aircraft. On March 17, 2025, HAL issued a Request for Information (RFI) to international engine manufacturers, outlining the need for an engine producing 95-100 kilonewtons (kN) of thrust and possessing a total technical lifespan of...

Reports indicate that the Hellenic Air Force (HAF), the aerial warfare branch of Greece, is expressing significant interest in acquiring India's Rudram series of anti-radiation missiles. These advanced missiles, the Rudram-1 and Rudram-2, are developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and are designed to be launched from aircraft. Their primary purpose is to neutralise enemy air defence systems, a capability known as Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD)...

India's domestically developed AkashTeer AI defence system has significantly altered global military perceptions following its reported deployment during the recent India-Pakistan conflict. The advanced system, a collaborative effort by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has reportedly demonstrated exceptional stealth, precision, and autonomous capabilities, prompting re-evaluation by...

India's strategic combination of the Su-30MKI combat aircraft and the BrahMos-A supersonic cruise missile has reportedly demonstrated a significant capability to overcome advanced Chinese-manufactured air defence systems. This development is reshaping strategic considerations for nations operating Su-30 aircraft, particularly those in Southeast Asia concerned about regional military dynamics involving China. Reports indicate that the Indian Air Force (IAF) effectively showcased this...

Following a recent escalation in hostilities between India and Pakistan, remnants of a Chinese-manufactured PL-15 air-to-air missile have captured the focus of global intelligence agencies. This missile, allegedly launched by Pakistan during an intense aerial confrontation with India in the preceding week, was found within India's Punjab state. ad The Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network, which includes the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has, alongside...

Recent reports indicate that amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Air Force (IAF) formulated a significant strategy targeting key military installations of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). This plan reportedly included the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) at Kamra, a facility central to Pakistan's aviation and air defence capabilities. The operation was designed to impair the PAF's operational capacity by also aiming at several airbases across Pakistan. ad India...

India's domestically developed anti-drone system, known as the Drone Detect, Deter, and Destroy system (D4S), is gaining significant international attention following its successful operational performance. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the D4S has established itself as a significant advancement in modern defence technology. Its recent effectiveness in countering drones reportedly supplied by...

Recent satellite imagery has verified the destruction of a critical hangar at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base Sukkur in Sindh province, which housed multiple Chinese-manufactured Wing Loong II Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs). The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out the strike between May 7 and May 10, 2025, as part of Operation Sindoor. Reports from media outlets such as NDTV and India Today, along with posts on the social media platform X, corroborate the satellite data, showing the...

Following India's "Operation Sindoor" on May 7, 2025, a series of precision airstrikes against alleged terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Pakistan's military and media made bold assertions of shooting down multiple Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, including advanced Rafale fighter jets. However, detailed analysis by a French aerospace expert, supported by India’s Press Information Bureau (PIB) and other defence analysts, has largely discredited these claims...

Amidst a dynamic regional security landscape, there are indications that India is moving to significantly enhance the combat capabilities of its indigenous Tejas Mk1 fighter aircraft. Reports suggest an accelerated effort to integrate advanced intelligence systems, new stand-off weapons, and sophisticated Software Defined Radios (SDRs) into both the Initial Operational Capability (IOC) and Full Operational Capability (FOC) versions of the Tejas Mk1. These potential upgrades are seen as a...

India's aerospace sector is set for a notable advancement as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) prepares to introduce the first Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) from its Nashik Division. This event also signifies the operational commencement of HAL's third LCA production line, a crucial step in enhancing India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. The Nashik facility is vital for increasing the production rate of the Tejas aircraft to meet the growing requirements of the...

India's ambition to further integrate its domestically developed weaponry onto its fleet of French-made Rafale fighter jets has encountered a significant hurdle. According to sources, Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer of the Rafale, is reportedly hesitant to grant India access to the aircraft's critical source code, a key component for seamless weapon integration. ad While Dassault has agreed to support the fitting of Indian armaments on both the Indian Navy's Rafale M and the Indian Air...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking significant steps to modernise its transport aircraft fleet, with official sources confirming that India has requested a formal proposal from Japan for its Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft. This development is a key part of the IAF's programme to find a successor for its aging Soviet-era Ilyushin IL-76 heavy-lift aircraft, which are anticipated to begin retirement by 2030. The move also coincides with a broader reassessment of the IAF's Medium...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has once again demonstrated the effectiveness of its upgraded S-125 Neva/Pechora air defence missile system. The Soviet-era system, armed with the 5V24 missile, successfully engaged and neutralized Turkish-made drones reportedly operated by the Pakistani Army during recent border hostilities. This success highlights the value of India's extensive modernization efforts, which have kept the decades-old system operationally viable. ad Originally inducted in the...

The recent May 2025 engagement between India and Pakistan saw the Indian Air Force (IAF) effectively utilize its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets, equipped with the BrahMos-A supersonic cruise missile, in a novel capacity as tactical "mini-bombers." This deployment, part of Operation Sindoor, resulted in highly effective precision attacks against Pakistani military installations and terrorist support systems, marking a significant evolution in India's aerial combat strategy. ad The BrahMos-A...

Following the demonstrated effectiveness of indigenous Akash and Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) systems in recent Indo-Pakistan clash, India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) is reportedly shifting its focus towards bolstering its capabilities against emerging low-altitude aerial threats, particularly unmanned systems. This strategic pivot involves the prioritised acquisition of Very Short-Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS), Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles...

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is currently analysing a retrieved Chinese PL-15E air-to-air missile, according to a senior official. However, the DRDO official has refuted assertions about the missile's advanced technology, stating that the Chinese weapon, often promoted as a leading beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVR-AAM), does not match the capabilities of India's own Astra missile series. ad The official commented, "We will examine the PL-15E to...

Recent India Today report indicate significant Turkish involvement in supporting Pakistan during a recent four-day border conflict with India. This support allegedly included the provision of over 350 drones and the deployment of military personnel to coordinate attacks. According to the report, two Turkish military operatives were reportedly killed during India’s “Operation Sindoor,” a retaliatory campaign initiated on May 7, 2025. This operation was launched in response to the April 22...

Official sources revealed on May 13, 2025, that retaliatory airstrikes by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on May 10 have resulted in the destruction of nearly one-fifth of Pakistan's air force infrastructure. The extensive operation, codenamed 'Operation Sindoor', targeted over a dozen Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bases and led to the loss of several Pakistani fighter aircraft. The precision strikes were conducted as a direct response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed...