The schedule for the maiden flight of India’s indigenous Tejas Mk2 fighter jet has become a subject of intense speculation following conflicting updates from top defence officials.
While earlier projections suggested the aircraft would fly by mid-2026, recent statements from Hindustan...
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A massive forest fire that broke out along the western ridge of the Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district was successfully brought under control following a swift and coordinated response by Army troops and the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Taking to social media platform X, the IAF said...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has revealed a decisive advancement in the Tejas Mk1A programme, confirming that five fighter jets have been fully manufactured and have successfully cleared critical weaponry and firing evaluations.
Mr D.K. Sunil, Chairman and Managing Director of HAL...
Operation Sindoor took centre-stage as massed bands of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and paramilitary forces performed patriotic tunes, including Vande Mataram and A.R. Rehman’s ‘Jai Ho’, during Beating Retreat 2026 on Thursday, leaving the audience yearning for more.
Illuminated attire of...
India’s expanding capabilities in defence manufacturing have achieved a new milestone with Gliders India Limited (GIL) winning a significant export contract worth Rs 30 crore from Vietnam.
Under this agreement, the state-run entity will supply brake parachutes and pilot parachutes specifically...
At India’s annual Republic Day Army parade in New Delhi, one of the most closely observed platforms on the ground was not an aircraft or an armored vehicle, but a long-range rocket launcher mounted on a military truck. For the first time, Elbit Systems’ PULS™ (Precise & Universal Launching...
Taking yet another stride towards diversification and expansion of its product portfolio, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding with M/s K2 Cranes & Components Pvt Ltd on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, for the design, development, and manufacture...
The Beating Retreat ceremony will be held on Thursday at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, formally marking the conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations.
The event traditionally takes place on the evening of January 29 every year, three days after Republic Day, and serves as the ceremonial finale...
In a boost to tourism and economic activities in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Kavinder Gupta inaugurated, in the presence to top Indian Air Force (IAF) officials, a project aimed at developing civil aviation infrastructure at the IAF station in Leh, an official said on Thursday.
The...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has confirmed a significant capability leap in India’s indigenous air combat arsenal. The Astra Mk2 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) now boasts a validated strike range of 240 kilometres.
This development was announced by...
In a significant development for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) upcoming Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) procurement, US aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has announced major upgrades to its bid.
The company has confirmed that the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft offered to India will feature a newly...
As India advances its negotiations for the procurement of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), clarity is emerging regarding the "Make in India" component of the deal.
While recent reports have highlighted an initial indigenous content figure of approximately 30 per cent for the first...
In a major development for India’s private defence manufacturing sector, Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd. (KSSL), a subsidiary of the Kalyani Group, has released comprehensive design details for its new Light Tank project.
The platform, engineered specifically for high-altitude warfare and rugged...
Analysis Pakistan’s Paradox of Power: Disguising Deep Economic Fragility Behind Loud Military Rhetoric and Defence Deals
Islamabad: Pakistan is a state whose economy is fragile and dependent on International Monetary Fund (IMF) funds. It survives on repeated bailouts, emergency loans, and financial lifelines from friendly nations. Saudi Arabia has stepped in more than once to keep Islamabad afloat. China has long...
The Pakistan Navy, long the smallest and most fiscally restricted branch of the nation’s armed forces, is undergoing a significant strategic pivot.
Shaped by the enduring legacy of its 1971 defeat—where Indian naval operations Trident and Python severely crippled its fleet—the naval...
The anticipated arrival of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force appears to be facing yet another setback, with emerging reports suggesting that the revised delivery target for March may effectively be missed.
Defence journalist Snehesh Alex Phillips, reporting for The Print, has...
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Wednesday, described the defence partnership between the two nations as strong and said that the 10-year pact signed in 2025 will further deepen the ties.
He said this following his meeting with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and other top...
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