India’s pursuit of strategic autonomy in armoured warfare has reached a significant inflection point.
While the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) finalises the DATRAN 1500—the most powerful indigenous tank engine to date—engineers are already looking past...
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Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday said assumptions about permanent friends or adversaries are increasingly becoming unreliable in the current global order and asserted India must remain prepared – mentally, structurally, materially – to act independently when required...
The Dinanagar town in Punjab's Gurdaspur solemnly observed the 17th martyrdom anniversary of CRPF Constable Maninder Singh, one of the 40 personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, with floral tributes and heartfelt remembrance ceremonies attended by officials, family members and...
Director General of Indian Coast Guard Paramesh Sivamani on Friday inaugurated a waterjet production and testing facility in Goa, marking a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of maritime Aatmanirbharta, a statement said.
With this advanced production and testing facility under the...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has formally approved a critical procurement plan to rapidly restock India’s long-range air defence arsenal, following the extensive expenditure of interceptors during the intense aerial engagements of 2025.
In a meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath...
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A report by the UN Security Council sanctions monitoring team has noted that Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed was reported to be linked to a terror attack on the Red Fort in New Delhi last November that killed 15 people.
“One Member State noted that Jaish-i-Mohammed had claimed...
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Friday said 532 Naxalites have been killed, 2004 arrested and 2,700 have surrendered since January 2024 in the state, adding that the government was committed to ending the Maoist menace by March 31.
Addressing a press conference to highlight...
In a significant boost to India’s indigenous fighter programme, US aerospace major GE Aviation is reportedly finalising plans to establish a dedicated Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility within the country.
This facility will specifically service the GE F404-IN20 engines that power...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is scheduled to conduct a thorough evaluation of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark 1A programme this coming May.
This critical review will serve as the deciding factor for the commencement of deliveries for the indigenous fighter jets, which have faced...
In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities, Hyderabad-based Lokesh Machines Limited has secured a contract to supply 1,013 ASMI machine pistols to the Assam Rifles.
The company emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) in a competitive tender, marking another milestone in the...
A day after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic on Thursday unveiled a strategic roadmap to scale up the company’s Indian operations across defence, energy and civil aviation domains including plans to co-develop a aero-engine for India’s next-generation...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the successful landing and take-off exercise by Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft at the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Moran highway reflects the strategic vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in strengthening the country’s...
India’s indigenous air combat capabilities are on the verge of a significant transformation. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is preparing to issue production clearance for the Astra Mk2 air-to-air missile later this year.
In a development that has exceeded initial...
Highlighting that India is negotiating a major fighter aircraft deal with France to purchase 114 Dassault Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), a report has mentioned that by also getting the French aerospace company to also license its systems for construction, India is growing its...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday granted approval for a host of procurements for the armed forces, clearing the way for the acquisition of Rafale jets, combat missiles, anti-tank mines, P-8i aircraft, and more.
The DAC approval for six P-8i reconnaissance aircraft marks a...
The Defence Ministry on Thursday said it has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 aircraft along with operational role equipment for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for Rs 2,312 crore.
The order is expected to generate significant...
The Defence Ministry on Thursday approved the Rs 3.25 lakh crore proposal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for the Indian Air Force, according to reliable sources.
The clearance was granted by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, which...
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