State-owned aerospace manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is significantly advancing its production plans for the Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior, an unmanned aerial vehicle designed to operate alongside crewed fighter jets.
To meet a potential production target of...
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India recently showcased its domestically developed Tejas Mk1A and Tejas Mk2 fighter jets to officials from the Armenian Air Force, signalling potential deepening of defence cooperation between the two nations.
Representatives from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Aeronautical...
Pakistan's Navy (PN) is reportedly evaluating the acquisition of Chengdu J-10CE fighter jets from China, a move perceived as a strategic effort to modernise its maritime defence capabilities.
This consideration arises as Pakistan prepares to retire its aging Mirage-III aircraft and potentially...
Project Sanction Order under Make-I category for the Design and Development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine has been inked between Indian Navy and Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited. The signing took place in the presence of Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar and Vice Chief of...
The 7th India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue was held in the Japanese capital on Wednesday with both sides discussing ways to sustain a secure maritime environment conducive for inclusive growth and global well-being.
The Indian delegation was led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary...
A two-seater Jaguar aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during a night mission shortly after taking off from Jamnagar Airfield, the IAF stated on Thursday.
According to the statement by IAF's Media Co-ordination Centre on X, the pilots encountered a technical malfunction mid-flight...
The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Centre to retrieve Katchatheevu islet, ceded to Sri Lanka, as a permanent solution to protect the traditional fishing rights of the state’s fishermen.
Moving the resolution, Chief Minister M K Stalin said that it...
A US national was arrested in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for allegedly entering the prohibited tribal reserve area of the North Sentinel Island, police said on Wednesday. Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov (24), arrested by the CID on March 31, had allegedly entered the North Sentinel Island without...
There is a “high possibility” of a meeting between Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, a senior official said here on Wednesday. Modi will be given a grand welcome by the Indian community in Thailand and is...
Analysis HAL's 25kN HTFE-25 Turbofan Engine Makes Notable Technical Strides, Yet Persistent Delays Risk Hindering its Competitive Edge Globally
The Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine (HTFE-25), an ambitious project by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), represents a significant step in India's journey towards self-sufficiency in aircraft engine technology.
This 25 kilonewton (kN) thrust turbofan engine is being developed to power various...
Opinion How IAF's Internal Indecision on Su-30MKI Upgrades, Coupled with Tejas Mk1 and AMCA Hesitancy, Exacerbated Critical Squadron Decline
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently facing a significant challenge with its combat aircraft numbers falling well below required levels. Officially sanctioned to operate 42 fighter squadrons, the IAF is currently managing with approximately 31 squadrons.
Defence analysts express concern that...
India's indigenous military aviation programme marked a significant achievement as the seventh Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft successfully completed its first flight before the close of March 2025.
The aircraft, bearing the serial number LA-5039, signifies a notable increase in the production rate...
Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing after a mine exploded along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday. He said the Indian Army responded “effectively” to the ceasefire violation and continues...
