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IANS · Mar 14, 2026

India’s 2025 Maritime Doctrine underscores its ambition to be a “preferred security partner” and “first responder” in the region, marking a notable shift from repeated use of these terms in diplomatic statements to their formal inclusion in a naval policy. According to a report in...

Raghav Patel · Mar 14, 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on a highly advanced structural design for India's upcoming Ghatak stealth drone. Sources close to the project indicate that this 13-tonne flying-wing Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) will rely extensively on modern...

Anjana Basu · Mar 14, 2026

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) today commissioned & operationalised a Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) facility at its Nasik Division for the processing of Carbon-Carbon Brake Discs of LCA Mk 1A aircraft in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh & Dr D K Sunil, CMD, HAL. The...

IANS · Mar 14, 2026

In a symbolic step towards rehabilitation and mainstream integration, 78 surrendered Maoists from Sukma district visited the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in Raipur on Friday. The group, comprising former cadres who once operated in the dense jungles of Bastar, observed live proceedings of...

Raghav Patel · Mar 14, 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly reconsidering the 2035 retirement schedule for its highly dependable Mirage-2000 fighter jets. Military sources suggest that the phase-out of these aircraft might be pushed back by up to four years, allowing them to remain on active duty until 2038 or...

M S Chatterji · Mar 13, 2026

India has conveyed its intent to participate in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a cutting-edge European aerospace initiative originally established by France, Germany, and Spain. During recent diplomatic discussions, including the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru this...

Raghav Patel · Mar 13, 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking significant steps to fortify its ground-based airspace protection by planning the acquisition of three to five new squadrons of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) system, locally designated as "Abhra." This anticipated follow-on order from the...

Raghav Patel · Mar 13, 2026

A recent probe into the February 7 runway excursion involving a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas fighter jet has pointed to a software error in the aircraft's onboard computer as the primary cause. This revelation comes after the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted comprehensive...

IANS · Mar 13, 2026

Afghanistan's Ministry of National Defence said on Friday that it has conducted strikes on Pakistani military centres and installations in Kohat district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in retaliation to the airstrikes launched by Islamabad on Thursday night which resulted in several...

IANS · Mar 13, 2026

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held another telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, discussing bilateral cooperation and matters concerning BRICS, where India is the current chair and Iran a member of the grouping. This marked the...

Raghav Patel · Mar 12, 2026

Aerospace giant Rolls-Royce has offered to partner with India to jointly create a new generation of small and medium turbofan jet engines. This proposed collaboration centres on the British company’s innovative "Orpheus" engine framework. The move aligns closely with New Delhi’s ongoing "Make...

Raghav Patel · Mar 12, 2026

As India evaluates the acquisition of 40 to 60 Sukhoi Su-57M fifth-generation fighter jets to bridge current capability shortages, the focus is expanding beyond the aircraft itself. While the Su-57 represents a significant leap in stealth and sensor fusion, the true game-changer lies in its...

Jaydeep Gupta · Mar 12, 2026

Following extensive evaluations of nine different fighter jets, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has selected the French-made Dassault Rafale as its definitive choice for the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme. Recent approvals from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) have cleared the...

Raghav Patel · Mar 12, 2026

Following the successful development and testing of the tripod-mounted Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now directing its efforts towards creating a true shoulder-fired version. According to defence sources, the upcoming...

IANS · Mar 12, 2026

Lieutenant General Joel B Vowell, Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) held a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ways to further strengthen the defence partnership between both nations. The discussions...

Raghav Patel · Mar 12, 2026

In a significant leap for indigenous aerospace capabilities, India has outlined an ambitious roadmap to scale its upcoming aero-engine project. The initiative aims to evolve a baseline 120kN (kilo-Newton) engine into a high-performance 140kN variant, specifically designed to power a future...

IANS · Mar 12, 2026

To enhance specialised combat training for its personnel, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) announced on Wednesday that it has established a ‘Shoot House’ facility in Kashmir. A CRPF statement said, “CRPF has established a ‘Shoot House’ facility in Kashmir to enhance specialised combat...

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India's New Maritime Doctrine Highlights Expanded Naval Focus Across The Indo-Pacific Region: Report

DRDO to Utilise 80-90% Carbon Prepreg Composite in Ghatak Drone Airframe For Ultimate Stealth Capabilities and Boost Payload

HAL’s Nashik Division Gets New HIP Facility to Process Carbon-Carbon Brake Discs for Tejas Mk1A

78 Surrendered Maoists From Sukma Witness Chhattisgarh Assembly Proceedings

IAF May Extend Mirage-2000 Service to 2039 to Ensure Seamless Transition to Tejas Mk2 and Rafale

Analysis India’s Naval Ambitions in the French FCAS Programme May Face Severe Weight Restrictions Due to Current STOBAR Based Aircraft Carrier

Indian Air Force Eyes Additional MRSAM Units to Strengthen Multi-Tiered Air Defence Against Evolving Aerial Threats

IAF Identifies Critical Software Glitch in Tejas Jet after February 7 Incident, Prepares Entire Fleet for Systems Upgrade

Conducted airstrikes on Pakistan's strategic military installations: Afghan Defence Ministry

West Asia Conflict: EAM Jaishankar And Iranian Counterpart Discuss Role Of BRICS

Rolls-Royce Pitches Modular "Orpheus" Engine Family Co-Development for India's Trainer and Unmanned Aircraft

IAF Seeks to Include 5th-Gen Armament Suite for Interim Su-57 Fleet to Augment Hypersonic Strikes and Stealth Operations

Analysis How Rafale Became IAF's Favourite Contender in MRFA Tender after Op Sindoor Success and Existing Infra Synergy

DRDO Plans Man-Portable Shoulder-Fired VSHORADS Variant after Successful Completion of Initial Tripod Mounted Variant

India and US discuss Indo-Pacific security, ways to bolster defence partnership

India Plans to Scale 120kN AMCA Engine to 140kN for Future 35-Ton 6th-Gen Stealth Jet

CRPF establishes ‘Shoot House’ in Kashmir to enhance specialised combat training

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