Significant progress is being made on India's indigenous Tejas Mk2 fighter jet program, with assembly of the first aircraft now reportedly exceeding 60 percent completion. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the state-owned aerospace and defence company manufacturing the aircraft, is pushing...
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State-owned aerospace and defence company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has officially launched its search for a suitable jet engine to power its developmental supersonic trainer, the Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42).
HAL issued a Request for Information (RFI) on March 17...
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles respectively at a total cost of about Rs 6,900...
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has stated that the Zorawar light tank platform possesses a flexible and scalable design. This inherent adaptability means that the current 25-tonne tank, which is undergoing developmental testing under Project Zorawar, could...
Discussions are ongoing regarding the possibility of Ukraine receiving additional Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to strengthen its air capabilities. French President Emmanuel Macron recently suggested that countries currently operating these aircraft could potentially supply them to Kyiv...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is initiating measures to acquire advanced aircraft decoys designed to precisely imitate its key fighter jets, including the Rafale, Su-30 MKI, and the indigenous Tejas. This strategic move aims to bolster the security of frontline airbases by deploying these realistic...
Analysis How AMCA Poised to Become World's Most Affordable 5th-Gen Stealth Fighter Jet? A Comparison with F-35, F-22, Su-57, J-20, KF-21, and TF Kaan
India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) initiative, aimed at developing a 5.5-generation stealth fighter jet, is drawing global interest not just for its advanced technology goals but also for its notably economical development budget.
With an initial funding allocation of...
The Baltic nation of Estonia, strategically located near Russia, is actively seeking to upgrade its air defence infrastructure and has expressed significant interest in collaborating with Indian defence firms, particularly concerning advanced radar systems.
This initiative aligns with Estonia's...
GE Aerospace reached a significant point in its enduring association with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) this week, delivering the first F404-IN20 engine on Tuesday, March 25.
This engine is the initial unit from a total order of 99, destined to power India's domestically developed Tejas...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar Julie Bishop in Delhi on Tuesday to discuss border stability, the refugee situation, transnational crime out of Myanmar, and providing economic support.
During the meeting, S Jaishankar and...
In a major development for India's indigenous defence capabilities, state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has invited private Indian companies to participate in manufacturing the country's futuristic fifth-generation fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
Through an...
The Union Cabinet is likely to soon give its nod for a deal to acquire 145 light combat helicopters for the Indian Army and Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The defence ministry is strong pushing the case for buying these choppers for operations along the China and Pakistan borders...
The Indian Navy will carry out a mega wargame with several African nations next month to expand its overall defence cooperation with the continent, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new vision for engagement with the Global South.
Modi announced the vision MAHASAGAR or “Mutual and...
