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Jaydeep Gupta · Jun 25, 2026

The Astra Mk-3 initiative, recently named 'Gandiva', is shaping up to be a monumental achievement for India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). While frequently viewed as just an upgrade to the existing Astra series of beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles, the Mk-3...

Raghav Patel · Jun 25, 2026

A newly released Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Indian Air Force regarding logistics support for its Rafale combat fleet has effectively crushed ongoing internet narratives from Pakistani commentators, who have persistently claimed that several Indian Rafale jets were shot down during the...

Raghav Patel · Jun 24, 2026

UK-based aerospace leader Rolls-Royce has presented its final offer to co-develop, design, and produce a new 120 kN-class jet engine with India. This proposal is a major effort to secure a leading role in India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) initiative. Backed by the UK government...

Jaydeep Gupta · Jun 24, 2026

Recent reports suggesting that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is looking to acquire India's Akashteer air defence system have caught the attention of military experts worldwide. It raises a natural question: why would a nation that already possesses an incredibly advanced, multi-layered air...

M S Chatterji · Jun 24, 2026

The strategic defence partnership between India and Israel continues to deepen, encompassing everything from electronic warfare and radar systems to highly accurate munitions. As the Indian Air Force (IAF) aggressively modernises its aerial combat fleet, Israeli defence contractors are stepping...

Raj Basu · Jun 24, 2026

With ongoing tensions along India’s western borders, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing for a major leap in its combat readiness. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced that the first deliveries of the highly anticipated Tejas Mk1A fighter jets will begin around August or...

IANS · Jun 24, 2026

Bharat Dynamics has won an order worth Rs 1,347.71 crore from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the manufacture of military hardware, including helicopter-mounted missile launchers, the defence PSU informed the stock exchanges on Wednesday. The order includes Helina Launchers and Line...

RonitBisht · Jun 24, 2026

The recent breakdown of Europe’s highly anticipated Future Combat Air System (FCAS) serves as a critical warning for international defence partnerships. The effective collapse of the programme in mid-2026, driven largely by intense corporate friction between France’s Dassault Aviation and the...

Raghav Patel · Jun 24, 2026

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is approaching a crucial milestone in the development of the Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer-42 (HLFT-42). According to company insiders, the immediate priority is finalizing the engine selection for the new aircraft. Sources indicate that once the engine...

Raghav Patel · Jun 24, 2026

Pune-based defence manufacturer Nibe Limited has announced that its domestically developed Vayu Astra-1 loitering munition can be fired directly from the Suryastra long-range rocket system. This integration effectively turns the artillery platform into a dual-purpose deep-strike weapon, giving...

IANS · Jun 24, 2026

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is visiting China to cement economic and defence ties, with a fighter jet deal as the centrepiece, signalling Dhaka’s apparent strategic tilt toward Beijing, which may risk undermining – if not contradicting – commitments made under the US trade pact...

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Analysis With SFDR, Uttam Radar and Netra Ecosystem, How Tejas Mk2 Can Unlock the Full Potential of Astra Mk3 Missile

Pakistan's '4 Rafale' Downing Propaganda Officially Exposed as IAF Released RFP for All 36 Jets Maintenance

Rolls-Royce Submits Final Proposal for AMCA 120kN Engine, Offers Full IP to India and Core Testing by 2030 If Pact Signed by 2026

Despite Having THAAD and Patriot, Why UAE Seeks India’s Akashteer Network for Unified Air Defence Operations

Analysis How Israeli Advanced Standoff Weapons and A2A Missiles Are Shaping IAF Su-30MKI, MiG-29 and Tejas Modernisation

How Tejas Mk1A Poised to Get First-Strike Advantage Over PAF J-10C With Low RCS & 160km Astra Mk1

Bharat Dynamics Secures Massive Rs 1,348 Crore Order From HAL For Essential Helina Launchers And Defence Systems

Opinion Why Collapse of FCAS and Airbus–Dassault Fall-Out Demands Caution from India Before Funding French 6th-Gen Fighter Programme

HAL Eyes Engine Freeze for HLFT-42 Trainer to Complete Design by 2030; Choice to Define Combat Capability

Vayu Astra Drone Can Be Launched from Suryastra Rocket Launcher for Deep Strikes, Confirms NIBE Limited

How Bangladesh’s Pursuit of Chinese Defence Equipment Directly Challenges the US Security Framework in the Indo-Pacific

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