As of April 2026, Russia has significantly expanded its proposal to supply the Indian Air Force (IAF) with the Su-57 "Felon" stealth fighter.
Moving away from the basic export model, Moscow is now offering two highly advanced options: a heavily upgraded single-seat jet and a futuristic...
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Analysis India’s Integrated Rocket Force Targets Weapon-Class Parity with China’s PLARF via Shaurya-NG, BrahMos-II, HSTDV and More
India’s ongoing push to establish an Integrated Rocket Force (IRF) is far more than a routine military upgrade.
It is a calculated strategy to develop an arsenal that can match and neutralize the distinct advantages held by China’s People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF).
While most...
Tokyo’s recent overture to jointly manufacture its advanced Mogami-class (30FFM) stealth frigates in India marks a pivotal moment in bilateral defence relations.
For New Delhi, this presents a calculated opportunity to address critical naval shortfalls while preserving the momentum of domestic...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking a decisive step toward absolute self-reliance by engineering a new, fully homegrown system designed to bypass foreign technical barriers on its flagship fighter jet.
Through a recently published tender (identified as TID: 2026_IAF_757435_1), the IAF has...
Former Indian Army Chief (retired) General Manoj Mukund Naravane has emphasised the significant distinction between politics and the Indian armed forces, criticising efforts to link the military to political matters.
He said that the Indian Army follows a "chain of command" and following the...
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan held discussions with a senior US Indo-Pacific Command official, reinforcing the expanding strategic alignment between the two nations in terms of regional security.
He engaged with General Kevin B. Schneider, Commander, Pacific Air Force and...
Opinion From Op Epic Fury to Op Economic Fury: Why Trump's Naval Blockade of Iran is Unlikely to Work
The ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran war in the Middle East; which started out as an opportunistic war based on a ‘historic opportunity’ to reshape the geopolitical contours of the region; has now virtually turned over its head now after reaching a stalemate and a precarious ceasefire. Having started...
India is rapidly advancing a critical radar development programme designed to tackle one of the most formidable hurdles in contemporary air defence: tracking hypersonic weapons that travel faster than Mach 5.
Led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Electronics and...
India is reportedly taking fresh steps to revive its long-stalled Self-Propelled Air Defence Gun Missile System (SPAD-GMS) project by reconsidering the South Korean K30 Biho, also known as the "Flying Tiger."
The Indian Army is looking to move forward with purchasing 104 of these air defence...
Opinion How Purchasing Su-57 Fighter Jet Would Undermine India’s Long-Term AMCA and Defence Aerospace Goals
The possibility of Pakistan acquiring the Chinese-made J-31 (also known as FC-31) stealth fighter has sparked discussions in India about countering the move by swiftly purchasing Russia’s Su-57.
While this might seem like a simple way to maintain parity in the skies, such a decision could trap...
India's homegrown Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) initiative is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) long-term aerial combat strategy.
Military planners intend to distribute these advanced drones across several squadrons, linking them seamlessly with both...
The Indian Air Force has launched the third edition of the Mehar Baba Competition-3 (https://indianairforce.nic.in/mehar_baba). The theme of MBC-3 is “Collaborative Drone-Based Surveillance Radars.”
The competition aims to encourage innovation in advanced drone and radar technologies...
The mystery around Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar is growing with each passing day. His own cadres have been questioning the top leadership about his whereabouts. There are claims within the JeM that their chief is on his deathbed. The terror group’s leadership has been fighting such...
The inaugural Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks (NNST) between the Indian and the Egyptian Navy were held in Cairo on the sidelines of the 11th India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting, the Ministry of Defence stated on Friday.
Describing the talks as a "milestone in maritime cooperation”, the...
Atmy's Central Command chief, Lt General Anindya Sengupta, reviewed the key aspects of operational preparedness and hinterland security during a visit to the Headquarters Pashchim Uttar Pradesh Sub Area, an official statement said on Friday.
Lt Gen Sengupta also visited the Remount Veterinary...
Opinion The Case for a Mini-AMCA: How a Single-Engine 5th-Gen Fighter Could Solve the IAF's Squadron Depletion Crisis
India’s strategy for upgrading its combat aircraft fleet heavily prioritizes advanced, twin-engine jets such as the upcoming Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and, hypothetically, foreign platforms like theRafale, Su-57 and F-35.
While these heavy fighters deliver long-range dominance...
Two men were arrested in Noida on Thursday for allegedly working with Pakistani handlers, including from the ISI, as well as some gangsters and “radical YouTubers” of the neighbouring country. The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) investigating the presence of Pakistani sleeper cells...
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