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IANS · Saturday at 7:33 AM

The 12th Meeting of the India–Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation was held on Friday in New Delhi, where both countries reaffirmed their commitment to long-term cooperation and strengthening defence industrial ties. "The 12th Meeting of the...

Raj Basu · Saturday at 12:28 AM

India remains open to future negotiations regarding Japan's cutting-edge Mogami-class frigates, despite the topic not being explicitly covered during the recent bilateral summit. In their latest meeting, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed to...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 12:06 AM

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring a second Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker on a wet lease from the American military contractor, Metrea Management. This potential addition aims to serve as an immediate stopgap measure, enhancing India's mid-air...

Raghav Patel · Friday at 11:38 PM

India’s mission to develop a fifth-generation stealth fighter has secured crucial backing from civilian aviation authorities, ensuring that the ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme will experience no delays regarding airspace access. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)...

Raghav Patel · Friday at 11:16 PM

As the country pushes forward with the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, defence circles are beginning to debate the necessity of a much larger stealth jet. Dubbed the Advanced Heavy Combat Aircraft (AHCA), this conceptual 5.5-generation fighter would be designed to work...

Raj Basu · Friday at 10:26 PM

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully completed the repair and overhaul of its 1,000th AL-31FP turbofan engine, which was recently handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This engine powers the Su-30MKI, the most prominent heavy fighter aircraft in India's fleet. While this...

Chandresh · Friday at 9:52 PM

A recently circulated video has highlighted the impressive hauling strength of the Indian Army's modernised T-72 Ajeya main battle tank. The footage reveals the combat vehicle successfully pulling a TATA LPS 4018 heavy-duty commercial truck, which itself was transporting a second T-72 tank on...

PIB · Friday at 9:44 PM

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on July 03, 2026, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) i.e., in-principle administrative approval to various acquisition proposals for the Defence Forces at an estimated cost of about Rs 52,000...

IANS · Friday at 9:41 PM

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Thursday witnessed 24th day of anti-government protests, which drew over 80,000 passionate protesters to the Eidgah grounds in Rawalakot. What began as demands for basic rights has transformed into a powerful challenge against Islamabad’s long-standing...

IANS · Friday at 9:39 PM

Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise RIMPAC 2026. “Indian Navy's P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Rim of the Pacific...

IANS · Friday at 9:31 PM

The multinational peacekeeping exercise 'Khaan Quest 2026' concluded on Friday at the Five Hills Training Area in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar with India reaffirming its commitment to global peace. “The multinational peacekeeping exercise Khaan Quest 2026 concluded today at the Five...

Chandresh · Friday at 11:15 AM

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is preparing to evaluate major military procurement plans during its latest session on July 3. A central focus of this meeting will be the approval of roughly 600 Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER)...

Chandresh · Friday at 11:08 AM

In a landmark step for bilateral relations, India and Japan have sealed an unprecedented agreement to jointly develop and produce the cutting-edge Naval Radio Antenna ‘UNICORN’ mast for upcoming Indian Navy vessels. This groundbreaking partnership—the first military hardware co-development pact...

Chandresh · Friday at 10:47 AM

The Indian Army has begun the process of establishing five Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) aimed at fortifying the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, with a specific focus on the high-altitude sectors of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Commanded by Major General-rank officers, these highly...

IANS · Friday at 9:09 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed Japan’s review of the three principles on the transfer of defence equipment and technology and hoped that it would further deepen the defence partnership between both countries. According to the Joint Statement issued after the 16th India-Japan...

IANS · Friday at 8:58 AM

Indian Navy on Thursday swiftly responded to an attempted pirate attack on a Grenadine-flagged bulk carrier, approximately 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti. “MV Golden Arsenal, a St. Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged bulk carrier, en route from Aden, Yemen, with 21 crew members...

Jaydeep Gupta · Friday at 12:47 AM

As India accelerates its push for complete self-reliance in military aviation, a former senior official from the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has proposed a comprehensive, 30-year roadmap for indigenous aero-engines. This vision aims to secure the propulsion needs for everything...

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India and Malaysia Solidify Long-Term Defence Ties Through Joint Science and Tech Committee Meetings

Mogami-Class Stealth Frigate Collaboration Remains a Future Prospect for India-Japan After PM-Level Talks

IAF Eyes Second KC-135 Wet Lease from US-Based Metrea to Bolster Aerial Refuelling Capability Amid Ageing IL-78MKI

MoCA and AAI Assure Uninterrupted Airspace Access for Flight Trials of Indigenous AMCA Stealth Fighter

Analysis Beyond AMCA, Why IAF Might Require a Heavy Twin-Engine Stealth Fighter to Succeed the Su-30MKI and Maintain Air-Superiority Post-2045

HAL Reaches 1,000 AL-31FP Engine Overhauls for Su-30MKI, Sparking Renewed Calls for a Dedicated Indigenous Engine Development Mission

Upgraded T-72 Ajeya Demonstrates Enhanced Operational Flexibility by Towing Massive 100-Tonne Armour Convoy for Indian Army

Defence Acquisition Council Approves Massive Rs 52,000 Crore Boost to Modernise India's Armed Forces

‘Pak Army Gave Guns To Kashmiris, Don’t Call Us Terrorists’: PoK Leader Amid Massive Protests In Rawalakot

Indian Navy P-8I Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft Touches Down in Hawaii for Multinational RIMPAC 2026 Exercise

Indian Army Contingent Concludes Khaan Quest 2026 in Mongolia by Reaffirming Dedication to United Nations Peacekeeping

India Plans Indigenous Production of 600 HAMMER Precision Weapons to Empower Rafale and LCA Tejas Fleets

Indian Navy to Receive Next-Gen UNICORN Stealth Masts for Warships as India-Japan Sign Historic Co-Development Agreement

Indian Army Initiates Raising Five Integrated Battle Groups Along China Border as Part of ‘VIJAY’ Transformation Vision

India and Japan vow to enhance defence equipment and technology cooperation

Indian Navy Stealth Frigate INS Trikand Swiftly Thwarts Pirate Attack on Bulk Carrier in Gulf of Aden

Opinion Not Just AMCA: Why India Should Pursue a Scalable 90kN to 140kN Engine Family to Power Indigenous Tejas, UAVs, and 6th-Gen Fighters

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