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In a significant advancement for India's indigenous military aviation capabilities, India and Russia have finalised a formal agreement to jointly develop a new generation of aero-engines. Announced in August 2025, this major collaboration will create a twin-engine powerplant designed specifically for India's future uncrewed combat aircraft, which are being developed for operations from both land bases and naval aircraft carriers. The new pact leverages the successful partnership behind the...

India on Friday unveiled an ambitious 15-year defense roadmap that sets out the country’s most sweeping military modernization plan to date, with major investments planned in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, hypersonic missiles, stealth combat drones, and advanced cyber and space-based systems. The roadmap, released by the Defense Ministry, is the first long-term strategy of its kind to explicitly call for nuclear propulsion for surface warships, including the construction of India’s...

India's domestically developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), the Tejas Mk-1A, is scheduled to undergo a crucial phase of full weapons integration trials this month. Following the positive results from earlier limited tests, this next stage will involve firing a range of advanced missiles, including the indigenous Astra and the British ASRAAM, which are critical for validating the aircraft's combat systems. ad The Tejas Mk-1A is a significantly upgraded version of the original Tejas fighter...

In the tense strategic landscape of South Asia, control of the skies is widely considered the key to victory in any future conflict between India and Pakistan. According to defence analysts, India is rapidly developing a multi-layered air defence shield that could fundamentally shift the balance of power. This shield, comprised of the operational S-400, the anticipated S-500, and the upcoming indigenous Kusha missile system, could severely restrict the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), potentially...

In a strategic move to bolster the Indian Air Force's (IAF) combat fleet, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is preparing to procure 113 additional F404-GE-IN20 engines from American firm General Electric. This new order will supplement 99 units contracted in 2021 and an earlier 75 acquired since the program's inception. The procurement solidifies the F404's position as the core powerplant for India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fleet, ensuring its operational readiness...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing a final, crucial mission for its legendary MiG-21 fighter jets, which are nearing the end of their operational life. After serving the nation for over sixty years, a selection of these retiring aircraft will be converted into high-speed aerial targets. This strategic initiative will support the testing of next-generation surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems being developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). As the IAF...

Russia is reportedly conducting cost and investment feasibility studies for manufacturing its Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter in India. The initiative, reported on by ANI who cited defense sources close to them, and corroborated by news outlets such as TOI and the Economic Times, signals a potential deepening of Russia–India defense cooperation under the “Make in India” framework. New Delhi is understood to be eyeing procurement of two to three Su-57 squadrons, positioning the...

The Indian Navy is currently weighing a critical strategic decision that could shape its underwater combat capabilities for the next decade. Russia has formally offered to lease a second Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) to India in a deal estimated to be worth $3 billion for a ten-year period. This proposal forces the Navy to choose between a short-term enhancement of its fleet and a long-term investment in its growing domestic submarine manufacturing program. The offer...

Recently released graphics of India's indigenous fifth-generation fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), have provided a clearer view of its sophisticated sensor suite, confirming its role as a highly capable multi-role stealth aircraft. The new details highlight the integration of an advanced Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) for ground attacks, which will work alongside a powerful Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system for air-to-air combat, significantly enhancing...

Russia has put forward its Kronshtadt Orion-E unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as a candidate to fulfil the Indian Armed Forces' urgent need for a new fleet of advanced drones. According to official sources, the proposal is aimed at meeting a critical tri-service requirement for 76 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) drones to significantly enhance India's intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and precision attack capabilities. ad A key component of the Russian proposal is a...

In a major boost to India's indigenous military aviation sector, the government is set to acquire 97 additional LCA Tejas Mk1A fighter jets from state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the new procurement on August 21, 2025, with the deal estimated to be worth approximately ₹66,000 crore. This latest order significantly expands upon a previous contract signed in February 2021, in which the Indian Air Force (IAF) procured 83 Tejas Mk1A...

India's flagship fifth-generation fighter jet program, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), faces significant headwinds as private industry has shown no interest in becoming a full development partner. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), a division of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has once again extended the deadline for bid submissions to September 30, 2025, after receiving zero proposals from private sector consortiums for the aircraft's critical...

In a significant strategic shift aimed at fast-tracking a critical indigenous defence project, India's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) will test its new Kaveri Derivative Engine (KDE) directly on the Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV). This decision bypasses the original plan to use a crewed Tejas light combat aircraft for initial trials, signalling a new approach to accelerate the engine's final clearance. ad The KDE is a locally developed turbofan engine that produces...

The deadline for private companies to express interest in co-developing India's futuristic fifth-generation stealth fighter jet has been extended by a month, following a lack of response from the industry. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), the nodal body for the project, has pushed the final submission date for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme from 31st August 2025 to 30th September 2025. This extension was announced through a corrigendum after no private...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to significantly upgrade its pilot training for mid-air refuelling operations by inducting its first-ever wet-leased tanker aircraft. A contract was signed on March 28, 2025, with the U.S.-based company Metrea for a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, which is scheduled to begin operations in India by October 2025. This landmark agreement will provide crucial training for both Air Force and Indian Navy pilots. Under a "wet lease" agreement, the contractor provides...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is strongly recommending a direct government-to-government (G2G) agreement with France for the urgent acquisition of 90 additional Rafale F4 fighter jets. This strategic push aims to rapidly address the IAF's critically low number of fighter squadrons, a vulnerability that became evident during a recent military engagement, according to official sources. The proposal seeks to bypass the lengthy global tender process of the long-delayed Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft...

A recently surfaced video has offered a potential first look at a groundbreaking design feature of India's future fifth-generation fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The visuals suggest the aircraft will have the unique ability to carry specially designed Internal Fuel Tanks (IFTs) inside its Internal Weapons Bay (IWB), a capability that would provide a significant strategic edge over other advanced combat jets in the region. This innovative feature, a first for any...

India is set to enhance its air defence capabilities with a new initiative to develop indigenous Gatling-style rapid-fire guns. The Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), a key laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is spearheading the plan to design these systems for the Indian Army and Air Force, according to its Director, A. Raju. This strategic move aims to create a domestic "hard-kill" solution, also known as a Close-In Weapon...

India's state-owned aerospace and defence company, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is set to aggressively renew its international marketing efforts for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A. This strategic push comes after General Electric (GE) Aerospace committed to an accelerated delivery schedule for the F404-IN20 engines, resolving a two-year delay that had previously constrained production and stalled export discussions. With the critical engine supply chain now stabilising...

In a major move to advance India's self-reliance in military aviation, the government has selected French aerospace leader Safran to jointly develop and produce a high-performance jet engine for the nation's futuristic Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The collaboration, valued at approximately $7 billion (Rs 61,000 crore), is a cornerstone of the AMCA program and includes a comprehensive 100% transfer of technology (ToT) to India. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the...