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A Japanese strategic analysis group has proposed a significant strengthening of defence ties between India and Japan, suggesting the joint development of a tactical strike system with a range of 2,000 to 3,000 kilometres. This initiative, outlined in a recent report, aims to create a "shared deterrence" capability designed to counter China's increasing military power and influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The report notes that while the United States possesses long-range strike options...

Producing Russia's advanced Su-57E stealth fighter jet at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) Nashik facility could require remarkably little new investment, according to a senior official from Rostec, Russia's state-owned defence and technology corporation. The official stated that the existing infrastructure used for manufacturing Su-30MKI aircraft means only 20-30% new tooling would be necessary to adapt the plant for the fifth-generation fighter. ad This potential efficiency stems...

India is intensifying efforts to acquire a new fleet of specialized surveillance aircraft, signalling a significant move to upgrade its airborne intelligence gathering and electronic warfare capabilities. According to reports dated March 21, 2025, Indian authorities have entered discussions with major international defence firms, positioning US-based L3Harris Technologies and France's Thales as leading contenders to supply advanced systems for these future platforms. This initiative...

New photographs offering the most detailed view so far of China's next-generation fighter jet have generated significant interest among aviation observers and defence analysts. The aircraft, developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) and provisionally named J-50 "Shengad" by watchers, represents a major step in China's military aviation capabilities. Seen undergoing flight tests near Shenyang in late 2024, this advanced aircraft showcases features expected of a sixth-generation...

The Indian Navy is preparing to significantly enhance its strategic capabilities with the planned induction of INS Aridhaman, the nation's third nuclear-powered submarine capable of launching ballistic missiles (SSBN), expected later this year. As an improved version within the Arihant-class series, following INS Arihant and INS Arighaat, INS Aridhaman is set to strengthen India's sea-based nuclear deterrent power. This addition is a vital element of India's overall strategic defence...

India is preparing for a major expansion of its space-based military capabilities with plans to launch 52 satellites specifically designed for intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). This ambitious initiative was announced by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan at the recent Indian DefSpace Symposium in New Delhi. The event, organized by the Indian Space Association (ISpA), gathered experts from the armed forces, the space industry, and government to...

India has formally expressed its desire to participate in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a significant international effort by Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft. According to reports citing diplomatic sources in both Japan and India, the Indian government has approached Japan to discuss joining the ambitious project, which aims to deploy an advanced stealth fighter jet by 2035. The GCAP initiative, established in December 2022...

The Indian Army's aviation modernization plans are currently navigating significant hurdles. Delays in receiving the first American-made Apache AH-64E attack helicopters coincide with stalled progress on the indigenous Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) program, which awaits final government approval. Amidst these challenges, the domestically developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand is emerging as a key focus for India's high-altitude combat aviation needs. ad Delivery of the six...

A new conceptual design is sparking discussion about India's indigenous aerospace capabilities. Kuntal Biswas, a prominent Indian 3D military system and defence animation specialist, has unveiled a rendering of a twin-engine variant of the Tejas Mk2 fighter jet. This visionary concept imagines the aircraft powered by two indigenous Kaveri engines, each potentially delivering 75kN of thrust, placing its projected performance in a similar category to established international fighters like...

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) highlighted its advanced military technology at the LAAD Defence and Security Expo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, held from April 1st to 4th, 2025. A key exhibit was the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8x8, signalling India's strategic intent to enter the competitive Latin American market for armoured vehicles. ad This strategic presentation in Brazil follows a major achievement in India's defence export history: securing substantial...

India is nearing a significant defence agreement with the Philippines for the supply of the indigenous Akash Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system, expected to be finalised within 2025. This potential deal, estimated to be worth over $200 million, would represent India's second major defence export to the Philippines, building upon the $375 million contract for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system signed in 2022. Although it is not yet confirmed whether the Philippine Army or the...

A retired senior officer of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has asserted that Pakistan is on track to achieve air power superiority over the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the next decade to decade-and-a-half. Writing in The Express Tribune on April 7, 2025, Air Commodore (Retd) Zahid Ul Hassan stated that the PAF's focus on integrating advanced 5th generation aircraft contrasts sharply with the IAF's ongoing struggle between developing indigenous technology and purchasing aircraft from foreign...

India needs a collaborative effort from its private sector industries to master the critical technology required for advanced jet engines, according to Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of the Kalyani Group. Speaking recently, the head of the major Indian defence manufacturing conglomerate stressed that developing the 'hot core' section of these engines is essential for the nation's self-reliance, particularly for the planned 110kN thrust engine intended for the Advanced Medium...

State-owned Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) has partnered with Russian defence firms Rosoboronexport (ROE) and High Precision Systems (HPC) to propose a specially modified version of the 2S25 Sprut-SD light tank for the Indian Army. This collaboration, announced in August 2024, aims to compete in India's procurement process for 295 new light tanks specifically designed for high-altitude warfare. ad The Indian Army's quest for light tanks is proceeding under the "Make-I" category...

Greece is showing significant interest in incorporating Indian defence technologies into its fleet of French-made Rafale fighter jets, marking a potential deepening of defence cooperation between the two nations. This exploration could involve integrating advanced Indian avionics, software, structural components, and weapon systems, such as the Astra air-to-air missile and the Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW). These systems are already being added to the Indian Air Force's (IAF) own Rafale...

India has strategically positioned its advanced S-400 air defence missile system in the vicinity of the Siliguri Corridor, a critical and narrow land passage often referred to as the "Chicken's Neck". This deployment serves as a measure against increased aerial operations observed from both Bangladesh and China near this geographically vital area, which connects mainland India with its northeastern states. The move highlights growing security concerns surrounding the corridor's integrity...

As India progresses with its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, designed to deliver a home-grown fifth-generation stealth fighter, strategic analyses suggest a need for a more powerful evolution: a sixth-generation fighter-bomber significantly larger than currently planned. This proposed shift advocates for an aircraft with a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) nearing 50 tonnes, specifically tailored to counter potential threats from heavily fortified Chinese airbases situated on...

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, an entity within the Solar Industries group, has announced its significant entry into the development of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company plans to design and manufacture both Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) and High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) class drones, financing the project independently. ad This initiative, supported notably by the Indian Army, positions Solar Defence as a new domestic player in a field where the...

India has significantly advanced its capabilities in developing long-range radar systems, achieving self-reliance in a field previously dominated by imports from European and other global suppliers. This progress has reportedly positioned India not only as self-sufficient but also as a developer of radar technologies that, in certain aspects, rival or exceed those produced in Europe. This indigenous development places India in direct technological competition with China, potentially...

Air Force Station Naliya, a key Indian Air Force (IAF) facility in Gujarat's coastal region, is preparing to induct the advanced, indigenously developed Tejas Mk1A fighter jet. This move signifies a major upgrade for the base, which will host the first squadron of these modern aircraft, replacing the aging MiG-21Bis fleet. Strategically positioned less than 100 kilometres from the sensitive Sir Creek area near the Pakistan border, the Naliya airbase is crucial for India's western air...