Despite facing initial delays in delivering the first batch of Tejas Mk1A fighter jets, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has expressed strong confidence that the Indian Air Force (IAF) will eventually expand its procurement beyond the currently planned 180 units.
This potential increase is...
Defence News India
Your hub for latest Indian defence news, analysis, and insights on Indian military preparedness, technology, and strategic affairs.
India’s roadmap for its fifth-generation fighter jet faces a significant realignment, with new projections indicating that the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2 may not enter service before 2040.
This potential delay stems from revised timelines for the indigenous 120 kN engine...
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said India’s future combat capability will be shaped by three core principles — jointness, Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) and innovation — collectively described as “JAI”, which he called the driving force behind the transformation of the...
Asserting that war and warfare is at the cusp of a major revolution, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said the Indian Defence forces are committed to adapting to changing environment and imbibing reforms to remain ready and relevant.
Addressing the Combined...
China conducted the maiden flight of what is considered to be the world’s largest drone mothership, underscoring its advances in unmanned aerial vehicles capable of unleashing weaponized swarms.
The unmanned Jiutian completed its first mission in the northwestern province of Shaanxi, the...
A retired Indian Air Force personnel has been arrested in Assam’s Sonitpur district for alleged links with Pakistani intelligence operatives, police said on Saturday.
Additional Superintendent of Police Haricharan Bhumij said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused had shared...
Analysis India Avoiding Deep Role in Su-57E to Avoid FGFA Mistakes, May Prefer Limited Off-the-Shelf Purchase Until AMCA Arrives
Following recent high-level discussions between New Delhi and Moscow during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in early December 2025, it has emerged that the Indian government is maintaining a cautious stance regarding the Su-57E fighter jet.
While Russia strongly advocated for a...
In a significant development for India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Adani Defence & Aerospace is preparing to hand over the first batch of domestically manufactured Negev NG-7 light machine guns (LMGs) to the Indian Army.
Through PLR Systems—its joint venture with Israel Weapon...
India has brought in changes in norms to ensure expeditious approval of business visas to Chinese professionals visiting the country for short periods, a move that comes amid efforts by the two sides to rebuild ties that came under severe strain following the eastern Ladakh border row.
However...
In a recent assessment of the conflict earlier this year, veteran journalist and Moscow-based strategic analyst John Helmer has emphasised the decisive role played by India’s integrated missile capabilities.
Helmer asserts that the operational synergy between the S-400 Triumf air defence system...
A significant transformation is currently underway in the strategic military partnership between India and Israel.
Moving away from the traditional dynamic where India served primarily as a purchaser of Israeli hardware, Tel Aviv is now preparing to funnel substantial direct investments into...
In a significant move that could redefine the future of aerial warfare, the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited Indian private companies and start-ups to collaborate on the development of quantum-based avionic sensors.
These...
Following the decisive performance of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system during the recent Operation Sindoor, India and Israel have moved to fast-track a comprehensive enhancement package for the weapon platform.
Sources confirm that officials from Israel Aerospace...
Latest Replies
-
New Member Introductions: Let's Get to Know Each Other
- Latest: Ramit Kumar
