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An advanced Chinese-manufactured PL-15E Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), found largely undamaged in India's Punjab state, has become the subject of intense global scrutiny. Following recent hostilities between India and Pakistan, this recovery has prompted requests for information from several nations, including the Five Eyes intelligence alliance (United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand), Japan, and France. Adding to this international interest...

The Indian Army's artillery capabilities are set to receive a significant enhancement, with leading Indian private defence manufacturer Larsen & Toubro (L&T) preparing to deliver an additional 100 K9 Vajra-T Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPHs). Deliveries for this new batch are anticipated to commence by the end of 2025, furthering the nation's ongoing artillery modernization. This development follows the successful induction of an initial 100 K9 Vajra-T systems between 2018 and 2021, which...

India's ambition for a hypersonic cruise missile, the BrahMos-II, capable of reaching speeds between Mach 7 and Mach 8 (seven to eight times the speed of sound), is set to be powered by a domestically developed scramjet engine, according to Dr. Sudhir Kumar Mishra, the former head of both the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and BrahMos Aerospace. This development signifies a major leap in India's indigenous defence technology. ad The indication of this advanced...

In a significant boost to India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, Bengaluru-based SSS Defence unveiled its new T72 Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDMR) on May 17, 2025. This advanced firearm, chambered for the powerful 7.62x51mm NATO round, underscores the company's dedication to the "Born in Bharat" initiative, aiming to equip Indian forces with locally developed and manufactured weaponry. ad The T72 SDMR is engineered to provide infantry squads with a precision fire...

Recent military engagements between India and Pakistan have significantly challenged the widely held belief in the supremacy of drones in modern conflict, with India's indigenous air defence capabilities reportedly neutralizing a large number of hostile Pakistani unmanned aerial vehicles. "Operation Sindoor," initiated on May 7, 2025, following the Pahalgam terror incident on April 22 that resulted in 26 fatalities, has demonstrated the Indian Armed Forces' capacity to effectively counter...

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...