India today gifted 72 heavy vehicles to the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) with the aim of enhancing its capacity. During a ceremony at the President’s Office today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu with a symbolic key representing the handover of...
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India’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a key laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has put forward a proposal for two distinct designs under its new High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program.
The two proposed...
In a move that highlights a user-focused approach to military hardware development, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has confirmed that the cockpit for the upcoming Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) is being designed entirely based on feedback from Indian Navy pilots.
This...
Opinion Factors That Can Affect India's Potential Choice of F-35A for Interim 5th-Gen Needs, Local MRO and Custom Configuration Vital
As India continues its comprehensive military modernization efforts, the American-made Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II has re-emerged in strategic conversations as a potential candidate for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
While no official proposal has been made, defence analysts suggest that...
“Seamless logistics management by our agencies – from mobilisation of the Armed Forces to delivering the equipment at the right time and place – was a deciding factor in the success of Operation Sindoor,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while virtually addressing the convocation ceremony...
In a significant move, India is all set to allow tourism at the Doklam trijunction, a highly strategic region near the India-China-Bhutan border in Sikkim. The initiative is part of the Centre’s new battlefield tourism project, and aims to open previously restricted areas for public exploration...
The 14th edition of the India-Singapore joint military drill, ‘Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025’, commenced on Sunday at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Scheduled to run until August 4, the exercise aims to deepen defence cooperation and enhance operational synergy between the armies of the two countries...
Hailing ties with India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark two-day visit to the country, asserting that it has given a major boost to the bilateral ties between the two neighbours.
Speaking with the Indian media after the Maldives...
India's long-standing ambition for self-reliance in critical aerospace technology is advancing, as the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is in the final stages of completing a new jet engine testing facility.
Located in Rajanukunte near Bengaluru, this advanced site is designed to...
In a significant development for India's indigenous military aviation sector, a powerful new jet engine being co-developed for the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is now expected to power the Indian Navy's future carrier-based fighter jet.
The alignment offers a unified...
A landmark defence collaboration between India and Israel is facing uncertainty amid allegations that Israel is independently marketing a jointly developed missile system, potentially excluding key technologies contributed by India.
The system in question, known as Barak-8 or the Medium-Range...
India’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Sandeeep Arya visited Tien Sa Port as Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan made a port call in Vietnam’s Da Nang, highlighting efforts to deepen maritime ties and advance maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Commanded by Rear Admiral Susheel...
The Indian Army marked the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas with solemn ceremonies and nationwide tributes to honour the valour of soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil War.
The central event was held at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, attended by Union Ministers...
