The Department of the Air Force announced today the contract award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform, marking a major milestone in the advancement of air superiority. The contract, awarded to Boeing, will lead to the...
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A total of 388 Indian nationals have been deported from the US since January 2025, the government informed Parliament on Friday.
Of these, 333 were deported directly from the US on three separate military flights in February. Also, the US deported 55 Indian nationals through Panama in...
In a significant breakthrough, the Crime Branch (Southern Range) of Delhi Police has dismantled a syndicate involved in facilitating the illegal entry and settlement of Bangladeshi nationals in India. Three illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, along with their Indian facilitator, have been arrested...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to accelerate the purchase of 114 new fighter jets through its Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program, with a crucial Request for Proposal (RFP) expected to be released to potential suppliers by the end of 2025 or early 2026. This expedited timeline is the...
The Indian Navy will extend the operational service life of its MiG-29K fighter jet fleet to 2040, five years beyond the originally planned retirement date of 2035. This decision is a direct result of delays in the development of the indigenous Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) program...
The Indian Navy is preparing to significantly upgrade its maritime combat capabilities, with the first delivery of Rafale Marine (Rafale M) fighter jets expected in late 2029.
This development follows a planned agreement to purchase 26 of the advanced aircraft. The deal, which includes 22...
A recent report reveals that the Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) newest JF-17 Block III fighter jet, despite significant upgrades, faces a key operational constraint: its onboard radar has a shorter range than expected, limiting its ability to fully utilize advanced long-range missiles.
This...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is supporting a proposal to place the development of the crucial engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
This move aims to ensure the project, which is of critical national importance, is...
India has significantly boosted its naval defence capabilities with the Agni-1P missile, which is capable of striking moving targets at sea, including warships and aircraft carriers.
This confirmation comes from Avinash Chander, the former Chief of the Defence Research and Development...
Opinion Despite 'Kill Switch' Debunking, Why India Should Remain Cautious About F-35 Acquisition Due to Strategic Autonomy, Cost, and Compatibility Concerns
The Pentagon has formally refuted claims of a "kill switch" within the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, a rumor that suggested the United States could remotely disable the advanced fighter jet.
While this clarification alleviates some international concerns, India should still exercise...
Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday outlined the steps taken by the BJP-led government to strengthen internal security and said Naxalism will be eliminated from the country by March 21, 2026.
Replying to the debate on the working of his ministry in Rajya Sabha, Amit Shah talked of the steps taken...
US Supreme Court justices will hear next month Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana’s renewed application, submitted to Chief Justice John Roberts, seeking a stay of his extradition to India.
Rana, 64, is currently lodged in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles and submitted...
In a fresh offensive against Naxals, the security forces killed at least 30 members of the banned CPI (Maoist) in two separate encounters in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on Thursday, officials said.
While 26 Naxalites were killed in Bijapur district, four Maoists were gunned down in Kanker by a...
