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Raghav Patel · Saturday at 1:05 AM

Russia is preparing to offer India a substantial Government-to-Government (G2G) deal for the sale of 60-70 Su-57E fifth-generation fighter jets during President Vladimir Putin's anticipated visit in early 2025, according to sources familiar with the matter. This proposal marks a renewed Russian...

Raghav Patel · Saturday at 12:51 AM

India's ambitious Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF) program, a cornerstone of the nation's future naval airpower, is progressing steadily towards a Critical Design Review (CDR) by mid-2025. This crucial milestone will assess the program's viability and pave the way for the Cabinet Committee...

Raghav Patel · Friday at 11:39 PM

A disagreement has arisen between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) over the fate of the aging Hawker Siddeley HS 748 Avro turboprop transport aircraft. While HAL is keen to modernize the Avro fleet and extend its operational life by two decades, the IAF has...

RonitBisht · Friday at 11:08 PM

India faces a growing missile threat from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force, which has amassed an extensive arsenal of over 2,050 ballistic and cruise missiles. This arsenal, comprising a diverse range of missiles with varying ranges and capabilities, poses significant...

M S Chatterji · Friday at 10:58 PM

The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas program stands as a testament to India's ambition and perseverance in indigenous defence development. This journey of innovation and national pride has seen the Tejas evolve from its initial concept as a lightweight fighter to a versatile multi-role...

Raj Basu · Friday at 10:49 PM

Solar Industries, a prominent Indian defence ammunition manufacturer, has successfully delivered 480 units of its Nagastra-I Loitering Ammunition to the Indian Army. This delivery comes after the completion of rigorous trials, paving the way for the ammunition's operational use. The Indian Army...

Manav Rastogi · Friday at 7:54 PM

In a strategic move to bolster its defence capabilities and diversify its defence industry, Estonia is actively pursuing investment from prominent Indian companies for the production of ammunition, armed vehicles, and howitzers. This initiative reflects deepening defence ties between the two...

Manav Rastogi · Friday at 7:30 PM

In a significant display of expanding defence cooperation, fifteen paratroopers from Kazakhstan's Airborne Assault Troops are currently participating in a rigorous training program at India's acclaimed Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare (CIJW) School, located in the dense jungles of Mizoram...

ANI · Friday at 7:22 PM

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, attended the Central Air Command (CAC) Commanders' Conference from December 18-19 emphasizing the critical role of operational preparedness in bolstering the Indian Air Force's capabilities. "Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff...

PTI · Friday at 7:19 PM

Country’s first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat died in a Mi-17 V5 helicopter crash on December 8, 2021, and a parliamentary panel report has said the reason behind the accident which occurred that day was “human error”. Gen Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and many other armed...

PTI · Friday at 7:07 PM

Indian Navy’s Russia-manufactured guided missile frigate INS Tushil has set sail from the coastal Russian city of Kaliningrad to India. The warship was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Kaliningrad in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 9. The 3900 tonne ship with a length...

Reuters · Friday at 7:04 PM

A senior White House official on Thursday said nuclear-armed Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that eventually could allow it to strike targets well beyond South Asia, making it an “emerging threat” to the United States. Deputy National Security Adviser Jon...

PTI · Friday at 7:01 PM

The defence relationship between India and the US is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, the Pentagon has said amidst the transition from the Joe Biden administration to that of President-elect Donald Trump. “The US-India defence relationship stands on its own. It is...

PIB · Friday at 6:58 PM

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon the scientists and engineers to gain command over high-end technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence & Quantum Computing, in tune with the changing times, with the aim to further strengthen India’s position in the field of advance, frontier &...

Raghav Patel · Friday at 1:09 AM

India's ambitious Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF) program is set to incorporate cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance its capabilities. Inheriting advanced features from the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, the TEDBF will feature AI-assisted automatic landing...

Raghav Patel · Friday at 1:02 AM

The Indian Navy is charting an ambitious course for its future, focused on expanding and modernizing its aircraft carrier fleet to secure maritime dominance in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). This strategic initiative envisions India operating three to four aircraft carriers by 2040, reflecting...

Raghav Patel · Friday at 12:44 AM

Defence experts are cautioning India against rushing into a potentially costly acquisition of foreign fighter jets in response to Pakistan's anticipated acquisition of the J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighter. They warn that such a reaction could lead to "panic buying," echoing past instances...

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Russia Plans to Propose G2G Sale of 60-70 Su-57E 5th-Gen Fighter Jets to India During Putin Visit

India's TEDBF Naval Fighter Program on Track for Mid-2025 Design Review, To Cost ₹15,000 Crore for R&D Phase

HAL Seeks to Extend HS 748 Avro's Lifespan with Upgrade Proposal, But IAF Opts for Airbus C295 as Replacement

India Faces Growing Missile Threat from China's Expanding PLA Rocket Force with Over 2,050 Ballistic and Cruise Missiles

From Lightweight Fighter to Multi-Role Aircraft: The Expanding Capabilities of India's LCA Tejas

Indian Army May Expand Deployment of Indigenous Nagastra-I Loitering Munition, Solar Industries Prepares for Mass Production

Estonia Seeks Indian Investment in Ammunition, Armed Vehicles, and Howitzer Production Amid Regional Security Concerns

Kazakh Paratroopers Undergo Intensive Jungle Warfare Training in India's CIJW School

Air Chief attends CAC Commanders' Conference, emphasises role of operational preparedness in bolstering IAF's capabilities

Human error led to chopper crash that killed General Bipin Rawat: Report

Indian Navy's Stealth Frigate INS Tushil Embarks on Operational Deployment, Starts Multi-Ocean Journey from Russia

Pakistan's Long-Range Missile Program Could Eventually Target US, White House Official Warns

US-India Defence Ties Accelerating in "Terrific and Exciting Ways" Amidst Administration Transition, Pentagon Says

Defense Minister Advocates for Mastery of AI and Quantum Computing to Bolster National Security and Innovation

India's TEDBF Fighter Jet to Feature AI-Assisted Landing and Take-off for Safer and More Efficient Carrier Operations

Indian Navy Eyes 4 Aircraft Carriers by 2040 with 171 Carrier-Based Aircraft, Plans to Counter China-Pak's Growing Naval Fleet

India Should Avoid Hasty Acquisition of Costly and Premature Foreign Fighter Jets in Response to Pakistan's J-35, Warns Experts

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