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Jaydeep Gupta · Tuesday at 12:31 AM

In an unexpected development, both Nigeria and Botswana have reportedly withdrawn from negotiations with India for the purchase of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. This setback could potentially hinder Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and India's aspirations to expand its defence export...

RonitBisht · Jan 20, 2025

In a notable shift in military procurement strategy, Bangladesh appears to be turning its attention towards the JF-17 Thunder, a joint venture between China and Pakistan. This comes after earlier considerations of acquiring more advanced Western and Chinese fighters such as the Eurofighter...

Manav Rastogi · Jan 20, 2025

Airbus Helicopters and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) are joining forces to establish India's first private sector assembly line for civil helicopters, marking a significant step forward in the country's "Make in India" initiative. The joint venture has shortlisted four locations across...

ANI · Jan 20, 2025

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday clarified that the indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) will not be participating in this year's Republic Day flypast. "The ALH will not be participating in the parade but a variety of other 39 aircraft will be...

PTI · Jan 20, 2025

Presenting a blueprint to the government on integrated theatre commands and creating them will now be a key priority, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said on Sunday, days after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared 2025 as the ‘year of defence reforms’. Gen Chauhan also said that...

PTI · Jan 20, 2025

The UK extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent — enough money to carpet London in notes of 50 British pound almost four times over. This forms part of rights group Oxfam...

PTI · Jan 20, 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held meetings with his counterparts from Australia and Japan here during which they discussed bilateral issues and those pertaining to QUAD. An initiative of the Donald Trump administration in its first term, QUAD comprises Australia, India...

PTI · Jan 20, 2025

India and Italy have vowed to enhance their cooperation in combating terrorism including by effectively countering the “misuse” of technology for terrorist activities. Extensive deliberations were held on ways to expand bilateral cooperation in dealing with terrorism at a meeting of the...

PTI · Jan 20, 2025

The Indian Army on Sunday provided comprehensive training to Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in a forward area of the Mendhar sector in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, security officials said. A total of 43 VDG members attended the training session, which aimed to enhance their skills in...

Raghav Patel · Jan 20, 2025

Saab India has asserted that the Gripen-E fighter jet can effectively complement India's indigenous Tejas Mk2 within the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet. This statement comes amidst the ongoing Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender for 110 jets, where Saab is positioning the Gripen-E as a...

Raj Basu · Jan 20, 2025

India has offered its domestically manufactured Dornier 228 aircraft to Malaysia in a bid to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and expand its presence in the global defence market. This proposal, aimed at meeting the operational requirements of the Malaysian Coast Guard, goes beyond a...

Raghav Patel · Jan 20, 2025

In an exclusive revelation, a senior official from Safran, the French aerospace giant, has confirmed that the upcoming 110kN thrust engine, a collaborative effort with India's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, will boast a...

Bloomberg · Jan 20, 2025

The US has spoken with Indian leaders across the political spectrum to get them to review the South Asian nation’s strict regulations for makers of nuclear reactors, the outgoing US ambassador to India said. In an interview in New Delhi on Thursday, Ambassador Eric Garcetti said leaders from...

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Nigeria and Botswana Reportedly Back Out of Indian Tejas Acquisition Talks, Citing HAL's Capacity Concerns Amid IAF Delivery Delays

Bangladesh Air Force Pilots Spotted in JF-17 Cockpit in Pakistan, Potential Acquisition of 32 Jets as European Options Deemed Cost-Prohibitive

Airbus and Tata to Establish India's First Private Civil Helicopter Assembly Line; Four Sites Shortlisted; Targeting First Delivery Next Year

Republic Day Flypast to Showcase 39 Aircraft in 12 Formations; Excluding ALH Helicopters Due to Safety Concerns: Defence Secretary Confirms

Creating integrated theatre commands a key priority: CDS Gen Chauhan

Richest 10% in UK Extracted Half of India's Wealth Worth USD 33.8 Trillion During Colonial Era, Oxfam Report Reveals

Jaishankar Holds Bilateral Meetings With Counterparts From Japan, Australia In Washington

India and Italy Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Ties, Pledge to Combat Technology Misuse in Joint Working Group Meeting

Rashtriya Rifles Battalion Trains Village Defence Guards on Weapon Maintenance, Tactics, and Terrorist Modus Operandi

Gripen-E Can Complement Tejas Mk2 in IAF Fleet due to Similarities in Systems, Engine, and MTOW, Affirms Saab Amidst MRFA Tender

India Offers Dornier 228 Aircraft to Malaysia, Including Technology Transfer and Maintenance Facilities for Maritime Security Enhancement

Safran-GTRE's 110kN Engine for AMCA Will Be Entirely New Design, Not Based on Rafale's M88, GTRE to Retain IPR Ownership

India May Ease World's Strictest Nuclear Liability Laws Following Discussions with US Officials, Says Ambassador Garcetti

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