The Tejas Mk2 programme is marking a significant shift in how the Indian Air Force (IAF) approaches indigenous fighter acquisition. Moving away from its traditional position as a strict buyer, the IAF is stepping into the role of an active co-developer.
This strategic pivot aims to ensure the...
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In a significant move to address the Indian Navy’s looming underwater capability gap, Russia has proposed the transfer of three refurbished Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines to India.
The offer, reportedly valued at under $1 billion, aims to provide an interim solution for the Navy’s...
Opinion Echoes of Mirage 2000: How IAF Risks Walking the Same Path of Delayed Obsolescence for 114 Rafale Fighter Jets
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) deliberates on its critical requirement for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), defence analysts are warning that the service risks repeating a costly historical error.
The proposed acquisition, likely favoring the Dassault Rafale, bears striking similarities...
In a period marked by rapid diplomatic and industrial activity, India is significantly accelerating its ambition to establish itself as a global hub for aerospace manufacturing.
Following a historic agreement between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia, the Brazilian aerospace giant...
India and Russia are reportedly nearing the finalisation of a significant agreement for the Pantsir-S1M short-range air defence (SHORAD) system.
This development comes as the Indian Army accelerates its ambitious Carrier Air Defence Tracked (CADET) programme, which seeks a versatile tracked...
The current situation in Bangladesh has significant security implications for India’s Northeast region, said a Parliamentary Committee report, recommending the strengthening of intelligence-sharing mechanisms as well as ensuring that it does not become a haven for groups operating against New...
India has set an ambitious target of achieving Rs 3 lakh crore in defence production and Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday, underscoring the country’s push towards Aatmanirbharta in the strategic sector.
Addressing a press conference...
India and Oman on Thursday adopted a Joint Vision Document on Maritime Cooperation, reflecting their shared commitment to regional maritime security, blue economy, and sustainable use of ocean resources.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, who held extensive...
India's defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.54 lakh crore in FY 2024–25, rising from Rs 46,429 crore in 2014–15, demonstrating the scale, depth and maturity of India’s indigenous defence manufacturing base, Union Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shripad...
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday virtually addressed the 3rd Land Forces Summit hosted by the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF), outlining India’s vision for deeper land power cooperation in the Indo-Pacific through the proposed ‘IKIGAI’ Framework...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India’s ability to conduct swift, high-impact and short-duration military operations was clearly demonstrated during Operation Sindoor, asserting that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has emerged as a technologically advanced, operationally agile and...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) appears to be moving decisively towards a government-to-government (G2G) procurement of 114 Dassault Rafale fighters, signaling a strategic shift away from prolonged competitive tendering.
As reported by Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retired) in the EurAsian Times, the...
A prominent American national security analyst has delivered a scathing review of the Chinese-made HQ-9B air defence systems used by Pakistan, describing them as a "Frankenstein’s Monster" of mismatched technologies.
The assessment follows reports that the system suffered a catastrophic failure...
