Two Indian Air Force (IAF) Antonov An-32 transport aircraft were recently spotted flying west of New Delhi using the unique call signs 'Rizwan' and 'Hamza'.
These call signs are a direct reference to the popular undercover operatives featured in the blockbuster Bollywood spy-thriller duology...
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Opinion Why IAF Should Explore Air-Launched Missile Carrier Drones to Extend Su-30MKI BVRAAM Strike Range
An innovative concept is emerging for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to significantly enhance its air-to-air combat capabilities: deploying powered, unmanned missile carrier drones from manned fighter jets.
This strategy involves launching an unmanned flight platform (UFP) from a deep penetration...
Russia Highlights Su-57 Engine Reliability Under 2,000°C Thermal Stress in Missile-Evasion Maneuvers
The Russian state technology corporation Rostec has revealed new insights into the extraordinary thermal endurance of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet.
According to a statement released on September 1, the aircraft’s power plant can withstand internal temperatures of nearly 2,000 degrees...
Analysis Can a Semi-Stealth Tejas Mk3 Bridge the IAF’s 5th-Gen Gap Before AMCA? The Real Hurdle Isn’t Just Engineering, It’s Bandwidth
A recurring debate within the Indian defence community has recently resurfaced, questioning whether Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) should develop a semi-stealth interim version of the Tejas.
This proposed variant would feature a redesigned...
India’s national security planners are preparing to establish a unified intelligence grid to enhance operational capabilities and counter multi-front security threats posed by foreign adversaries, senior officials have said.
India has been facing a changing threat landscape that includes...
Analysis Can Rafale Beat 5th-Gen Stealth? What a French Air Force Study Means for India’s 114-Jet Deal
A recent strategic assessment by French military experts has raised critical questions regarding the Dassault Rafale's ability to dominate against genuine fifth-generation stealth aircraft.
According to a January 2025 report titled "The Future of Air Superiority" published by the French...
Moscow is significantly intensifying its defence export campaign towards New Delhi, proposing the sale of its advanced S-500 Prometheus air defence network and the Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter.
This renewed diplomatic effort coincides with a recent meeting between Indian Prime...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) are set to commence the bilateral air combat exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2026’ at Air Force Station Jodhpur in Rajasthan, scheduled from September 9 to September 21.
The exercise marks a historic milestone in bilateral military...
On August 27, 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a major T-72 and T-90 tank overhaul facility at the Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ) in Madhya Pradesh.
The ceremony, which was also attended by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, marks a crucial step in maintaining the...
Analysis How Astra Mk1 Established Indian BVR Capability While Mk2 Aims to Push The Boundaries Of Stand-Off Combat
The capacity to shoot down an adversary aircraft before it gets close enough to fire back is a game-changer in aerial warfare.
This is exactly what beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missiles achieve, and India's Astra programme is purposely built to secure this critical capability...
It may seem contradictory that India has finalised a government-to-government agreement to acquire the American Javelin anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system, considering it underperformed during high-altitude trials in Ladakh in late 2024.
This raises important questions about what happened...
OSINT Satellite Imagery Shows Expanding Chinese HQ-16 SAM Base Opposite Ladakh, Adding to IAF's Operational Calculations
Recent open-source satellite imagery analysis has identified a significantly expanding Chinese surface-to-air missile (SAM) base located directly opposite India's Ladakh sector.
According to geospatial intelligence provided by the analyst known as @avmapping, the People's Liberation Army (PLA)...
Assault rifles and pistols, along with magazines and ammunition have been stolen from an Army facility in Secunderabad, police said on Tuesday.
Following the theft, Army authorities initiated a detailed internal inquiry to ascertain the circumstances leading to the loss of weapons, they said...
The United States should be able to call out the tearing of the Indian national flag outside Madison Square Garden in New York by Khalistani extremists a “disgrace”, with the same clarity it uses to condemn antisemitic vandalism, mosque attacks and temple graffiti. Until it does so, America’s...
Indian Government Plans Further Easing of FDI Norms in Defence Sector to Attract Overseas Investment
The government is considering liberalisation of foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in the defence sector to further attract overseas investors, an official said on Monday.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is holding stakeholder consultations on the subject.
“Some...
India on Monday rejected the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s order setting aside its decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, saying the “illegally-constituted” body has no jurisdiction to comment on New Delhi’s sovereign decisions.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said...
Following the combat success of the S-400 Triumf during Operation Sindoor, the Russian government has presented a comprehensive proposal to the Indian Ministry of Defence to supply five additional squadrons of the advanced surface-to-air missile system.
Valued at over ₹50,000 crore, this offer...
