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...
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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...
Opinion Why Collapse of FCAS and Airbus–Dassault Fall-Out Demands Caution from India Before Funding French 6th-Gen Fighter Programme
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Indian Navy is quietly advancing one of the most significant domestic standardisation efforts in underwater warfare.
This strategic shift revolves around designing the upcoming Project-77 nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) and Project-76 next-generation conventional submarines (SSKs)...
Pakistan's oft-repeated claim that India lost several Rafale fighters during Operation Sindoor has now been squarely contradicted by the Indian Air Force itself.
A newly issued Request for Proposal (RFP) in June makes clear that all 36 Rafales acquired under the 2016 agreement with France...
The Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) newly-commissioned Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), ICGS Achal, has arrived at its base port in Vadinar in the North-West Region, marking a significant enhancement in the force’s operational capabilities and maritime security infrastructure.
A special welcome ceremony...
Analysis Rolls-Royce or Safran: Why AMCA Mk2 Engine Decision Will Shape India’s Future Aerospace Strategic Autonomy
As India edges closer to selecting a foreign partner to co-develop a 120-kilonewton (kN) engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2, the contest between Britain's Rolls-Royce and France's Safran has grown into a major strategic crossroads.
The final choice is no longer just about...
The Government of India is currently in early but rapidly progressing discussions to export two of its premier military assets—the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defence system—to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This potential agreement marks a critical milestone in...
In a major boost to India’s domestic aviation manufacturing, Paras Defence & Space Technologies has successfully supplied critical avionics hardware for the Saras Mk-II aircraft.
By designing and delivering a comprehensive glass cockpit suite for the twin-engine turboprop plane, the firm has...
