In a significant strategic pivot following the loss of the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) contract, Lockheed Martin has announced a plan to substantially upgrade its F-35 Lightning II fighter.
The proposal aims to create a "fifth-generation plus" aircraft, offering a...
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Fifteen months after its official establishment, the Indian Army's first squadron of Apache attack helicopters remains grounded, creating a significant gap in the nation's combat readiness along its western border.
The 451 Aviation Squadron, raised in March 2024 at Jodhpur, is yet to receive a...
In a major boost to India's aerospace and defence manufacturing sector, French aviation giant Dassault is reportedly in advanced negotiations to produce the wings for its Rafale fighter jets in India.
This development comes shortly after a landmark agreement was signed to manufacture the...
The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea by Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah seeking bail in a terror funding case. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur pronounced the verdict while rejecting Shah’s appeal challenging a trial court’s July 7, 2023 order...
Three Naxals, including two women — carrying a collective cash reward of Rs 19 lakh on their heads — have surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district, citing disillusionment with “hollow” Maoist ideology and exploitation of tribals, police said on Thursday.
One of the Naxals, identified...
Jakarta, Indonesia, (Thursday) 12 th June 2025: Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, is making a strong presence at the Indo Defence Expo & Forum 2025, being held from 11th-14th June in Jakarta, Indonesia. Known for established expertise in...
Analysis Can Indigenous Kaveri Engine Meet Urgent AMCA and Tejas Mk2 Timelines, or Foreign OEM Collaboration Essential?
India stands at a critical juncture in its decades-long ambition for self-reliance in defence technology, with the future of its advanced fighter jet programs hinging on the development of a powerful, indigenous engine.
According to analysis from defence experts, including former Indian Air...
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is creating a sophisticated new defence system, named the "Optonic Shield," to protect the nation's vital assets from a range of modern ground and aerial threats.
This advanced system is designed to provide comprehensive situational...
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is in advanced preparations for the second flight test of its indigenously developed Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM).
This upcoming trial is a crucial step towards the operational deployment of the missile and the...
Following the reported failure of its missile systems to penetrate India’s air defence shield during recent conflicts, Pakistan has approached China to acquire advanced hypersonic weapon technology.
According to sources, this move aims to counter India's increasingly robust and multi-layered...
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, on Wednesday, signed a contract for the construction of two Coastal Research Vessels (CRVs) for the Geological Survey of India (GSI). The contract for the two Coastal Research Vessels (CRVs) was signed by Shantanu Bose, Director (Shipbuilding)...
In a powerful display of maritime strength, the Indian Navy and the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy conducted a high-intensity Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the North Arabian Sea. The crucial naval exercise, conducted on June 9 and 10, between the two geopolitical giants witnessed the participation...
The United States has to have a relationship with Pakistan and with India, a top US general has said, noting that it cannot be a “binary switch” where Washington cannot have ties with Islamabad if it has relations with New Delhi.
US Army General Michael Kurilla, Commander of US Central Command...
