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M S Chatterji · Wednesday at 12:20 PM

The ambitious Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a joint European endeavour to build a next-generation fighter, has met a definitive end. Driven by persistent clashes over design leadership, intellectual property rights, and workshare distribution between primary contractors Dassault Aviation and...

Raghav Patel · Wednesday at 11:44 AM

Russian officials have recently briefed the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) regarding the development timeline of the Su-57 stealth fighter's next-generation powerplant. According to the briefing, the advanced AL-51F-1 engine—widely known as "Product 30" and linked to...

Raghav Patel · Wednesday at 11:27 AM

India’s domestic engine initiative for the futuristic Ghatak stealth drone has reached a crucial manufacturing milestone. Godrej Aerospace has successfully handed over the initial serial production engine—designated as the D-1—to the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE). This delivery...

Maverick23 · Wednesday at 12:28 AM

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh conducted a familiarization flight aboard the Airbus A400M during his official visit to France, evaluating its potential to fulfill the IAF's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) requirements. The visit marks a key step in India’s ongoing push...

Raghav Patel · Tuesday at 10:40 PM

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Ministry of Defence are transforming the nation’s approach to securing its skies. Moving away from relying on the isolated coverage of individual missile systems, military planners are adopting the “Sudarshan Chakra” concept—a highly integrated, multi-layered...

Raghav Patel · Tuesday at 9:52 PM

India’s pursuit of an indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter has achieved a major milestone. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully concluded technical discussions to acquire GE Aerospace's F414 engines, which will power the initial prototype fleet of the Advanced Medium...

Raj Basu · Tuesday at 6:48 PM

Group Captain Animesh Patni, a distinguished Indian Air Force officer and former MiG-29 fighter pilot, has been honoured with the Vir Chakra. He received India’s third-highest wartime gallantry award for his extraordinary leadership and tactical brilliance as the Commanding Officer of an S-400...

PTI · Tuesday at 6:34 PM

Pakistan’s human rights body on Monday said that it is “deeply alarmed” by the ongoing violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where 11 people, including four police officers, were killed and hundreds injured during violent clashes. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) also...

PTI · Tuesday at 6:30 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said around 4,800 illegal immigrants have been sent to Bangladesh from holding centres set up in the state’s border districts, and around 836 such people are awaiting deportation from these facilities. Adhikari asserted that illegal...

Raj Basu · Tuesday at 6:28 PM

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) projects that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will have between 18 and 24 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A fighters prepared for the Indian Air Force (IAF) by the close of the year. This push comes as the programme attempts to recover from significant...

Maverick23 · Tuesday at 11:25 AM

Germany has formally withdrawn from the joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) stealth-fighter project with France marking the end of the program initiated in 2017, as per German business daily Handelsblatt, citing the German federal government. The withdrawal marks the official end of the...

M S Chatterji · Monday at 11:09 PM

Locating modern, ultra-quiet submarines equipped with Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) in the Arabian Sea is a formidable challenge for any maritime force. Older diesel-electric vessels had to frequently surface or use a snorkel to breathe, making them easier to spot. In contrast, today's AIP...

Raghav Patel · Monday at 10:29 PM

The indigenous Pralay missile is quickly becoming a cornerstone of India's conventional military strength. Created by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this short-range, surface-to-surface tactical weapon bridges the operational gap between the Pinaka rocket artillery...

Raghav Patel · Monday at 9:52 PM

India's leading aerospace manufacturer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has outlined a major long-term plan to strengthen the nation's armed forces. Over the next two decades, the state-run company aims to build approximately 1,000 military helicopters falling within the 3 to 15-tonne...

Raj Basu · Monday at 7:16 PM

The indigenous Zorawar light tank is anticipated to join the Indian Army's arsenal between 2028 and 2029, following the resolution of technical adjustments identified during early testing. Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi recently affirmed this revised schedule, noting that the...

IANS · Monday at 6:20 PM

For Field Marshal Asim Munir, it is becoming a classic case of trying to bite off more than he can chew. Seeking to divert attention from the major setback and embarrassment inflicted by the Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor, Munir appears to have opened multiple fronts...

Raj Basu · Monday at 2:34 PM

India’s pursuit of the 110–130 kN Advanced High Thrust Combat Engine (AHTCE) is entering its most crucial stage to date. Defence experts note that upcoming trials of the High-Pressure Compressor (HPC) will serve as the ultimate test, representing both a major technological hurdle and a critical...

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Opinion After the Collapse of FCAS, Will India Leverage GCAP for 6th-Gen Technologies While Sticking to AMCA?

Su-57 Fighters Can Seamlessly Integrate Future AL-51F-1 Engines Without Costly Structural Modifications, Russia Assures India

Ghatak UCAV Engine Program Shifts to Production Refinements as Godrej Delivers D-1 Unit to GTRE

IAF Chief Assessed the Airbus' A400M Aircraft for India's MTA Program during his recent France Visit...

IAF Eyes to Field 10 S-400 and 5 Project Kusha Sqns under “Sudarshan Chakra” Long Range Air Defence Vision

HAL Completes Technical Negotiations for GE414 Engines to Power AMCA Mk1, Commercial Negotiations Underway with GE

Indian S-400 Sqn Commanding Officer Receives 'Vir Chakra' for Downing Pakistani Fighter Jets, AEW&C During Op Sindoor

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan strongly condemns escalating violence and the controversial JAAC ban in PoK

4,800 illegal immigrants sent to B’desh, 836 awaiting deportation: WB CM

MoD Expects Up to 24 Tejas Mk1A Jets Ready by Year-End, Considers Penalties on HAL if Timelines Fail

France & Germany Formally Announce the End of their 6th-gen Joint FCAS Program, Potentially Opening the Door for India's Entry...

Analysis Exploring How Indian Navy Utilizes the P-8I Poseidon to Track Stealthy AIP Submarines in the Arabian Sea

India Considers Private Sector Expansion for Pralay Missile Production Amid Plans for Dedicated Rocket Force

HAL Plans to Manufacture Around 1,000 Military Helicopters Within Next 20 Years, Investing Heavily in Production Infrastructure

Zorawar Light Tank Expected to Enter Indian Army Service by 2028–29 After Necessary Refinements, Confirms Army Chief

Asim Munir’s multi-front gamble backfires as PoK unrest spreads globally

How High-Pressure Compressor Trials Emerge as Make-or-Break Phase for India’s Indigenous AMCA Engine Program

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