The Indian Air Force (IAF) is accelerating efforts to produce spare parts locally for its strategic heavy-lift and mid-air refuelling fleets.
Facing continued supply chain bottlenecks from traditional Russian manufacturers, the IAF is actively securing the operational future of its 17 Ilyushin...
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India on Tuesday said that reports of China supporting Pakistan during Operation Sindoor corroborate what was known earlier and it is for nations that consider themselves responsible to reflect whether supporting attempts to protect terrorist infrastructure affects their standing.
Ministry of...
The hit jobs by unidentified gunmen continue to rock both the ISI and the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Pakistan. Unknown persons have killed a senior LeT commander as well as a low-level official linked to the ISI.
Those killed have been identified as Mir Shukr Khan Raisani and Mohammad Iqbal. The...
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) has proposed a specialized, militarized version of the Land Rover Defender (110 and 130 variants) to meet the Indian Army's evolving requirements.
The platform is designed to serve as a high-speed, networked vehicle for "first-contact" scenarios, specifically...
In a major export milestone, Bengaluru-headquartered technology startup Zulu Defence has announced a procurement order from the Netherlands Special Forces for its Directed Reconnaissance and Attack Platform (DRAP).
This acquisition highlights the growing global appeal of the company's...
A 4,000-tonne class Chinese research vessel, the Da Yang Hao, was recently detected navigating near an exclusion zone declared by India in the Indian Ocean Region.
This movement coincided with India’s advanced Agni-5 MIRV missile test, which took place off the coast of Odisha at Dr. APJ Abdul...
R Madhu Sudan, Charge d'Affaires at the Indian Embassy in Japan, on Monday visited the National Institute of Defence Studies (NIDS) in Tokyo where, during a discussion, he highlighted India’s strategic might and military superiority demonstrated during the success of Operation Sindoor and...
The Embassy of India in Lebanon on Monday conveyed its appreciation for the Indian Peacekeepers in South Lebanon for once again standing at the forefront of mission support and operational solidarity.
"Under challenging conditions, Indian convoys safely helped in Induction and de-Induction of...
The Assam Rifles organised a series of commemorative outreach activities to honour the bravehearts of the 1962 Sino-Indian War and uphold the rich military heritage and legacy of the battalion, officials said on Monday.
The initiatives aimed at paying tribute to the soldiers’ supreme...
The National Cadet Corps has launched its first dedicated Basic Paramotors Course for cadets in the Northeast at Panikheti in Guwahati, marking a major step in expanding aero-adventure training among youth, officials said on Monday.
The course, being conducted in collaboration with the National...
India's Naval Anti-Ship Missile – Short Range (NASM-SR) has achieved a significant operational milestone.
On April 29, 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully executed a maiden salvo-mode trial off the coast of Odisha.
During this...
Analysis How India’s 13-Ton Ghatak Stealth UCAV Will Reshape Strategic Aerial Combat Capabilities Across South Asian Airspace
The sheer scale and strategic ambition behind India’s Ghatak stealth Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) are often overlooked in global military discussions.
While international attention frequently highlights smaller tactical drones, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)...
The international market for light combat aircraft (LCA) is currently experiencing a significant resurgence, shaped by changing procurement strategies among global air forces.
Numerous nations are actively looking to phase out outdated third-generation fighters, including the F-5, F-7, and...
In a major leap for India's push towards self-reliance in the defence sector, the Indian Navy and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) have successfully replaced foreign-made submarine batteries with domestically produced alternatives.
Moving away from imported German technology, the fleet's...
India’s ambitious long-range anti-ship weapon initiative, widely recognised as the "carrier-killer" missile, has successfully transitioned out of its initial design phase.
Spearheaded by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and recently showcased at the 2026 Republic Day...
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its specialized laboratory the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), has officially called upon private industry to help build the software for the country's next-generation Airborne Early Warning and Control...
India-Vietnam ties have been making steady progress beyond the headlines with the elevation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Not just defence, the two nations are interested in boosting trade and finance as was showcased during Vietnamese President To Lam's recent State Visit to India...
