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Chandresh · Thursday at 10:23 AM

France has approved a new, cost-effective way for its Dassault Rafale fighter jets to shoot down enemy drones. The system, known as LADAC (Lutte Anti-Drone sur Avion de Chasse), uses 68mm laser-guided rockets made by Thales. These Aculeus-LG rockets are fired from TELSON 12 JF pods and are...

Raj Basu · Thursday at 12:37 AM

Recently showcased at the Aero India 2025 exhibition, the Hawk-I-2700 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar marks a major milestone for India's private defence industry. Developed by the Chennai-based electronics firm Data Patterns, this advanced multifunction fire-control system is...

IANS · Jul 15, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Australia delivered substantial outcomes, particularly in the defence and security sectors. Amid growing unease about depending on the US to resist China, Australia and India are eager to see how they can gain strength from each other, a report...

Raj Basu · Jul 15, 2026

Recent global assessments suggesting that India might have deployed nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) on routine patrols have sparked discussions about a potential shift in the nation's nuclear stance. However, according to retired Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharma, a former...

Jaydeep Gupta · Jul 15, 2026

India’s prolonged quest to build its own military jet engine has returned to the spotlight following a candid analysis by former DRDO Chairman Dr. V.K. Aatre in a recent discussion with Wing Commander (Retd.) Julie Rosy. Their assessment makes it clear that the setbacks of the Kaveri engine...

Chandresh · Jul 14, 2026

According to Dr. Sudhir Mishra, former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BrahMos Aerospace, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile stands as one of the hardest projectiles to intercept globally. This is largely due to its distinct blend of extreme velocity, low-level flight...

Raghav Patel · Jul 14, 2026

India's quest for an indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter through the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme is a cornerstone of its aerospace ambitions. As New Delhi works to reduce its reliance on foreign combat jets, Russia is stepping in not as a rival, but as a strategic...

M S Chatterji · Jul 14, 2026

As India pushes forward with its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, finding the right powerplant for the next-generation fighter remains a critical hurdle. While the initial AMCA Mk1 jets will be powered by American GE F414 engines, New Delhi is actively seeking a more...

IANS · Jul 14, 2026

As part of the nationwide observance of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday flagged off the 13-day 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra', a commemorative motorcycle expedition, from the National War Memorial in Delhi to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh. Singh said the 1999...

Jaydeep Gupta · Jul 14, 2026

In a historic shift for India’s defence manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Defence has exclusively invited private companies to bid for the production of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The government recently issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to three major private...

Chandresh · Jul 14, 2026

Svaayatt Systems, a defence technology startup based in Vadodara, Gujarat, has introduced the SGV-500 "Scorpion" — an advanced unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) built for a variety of combat and support missions. A major highlight of this new machine is its built-in drone relay system, which...

IANS · Jul 14, 2026

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Drone Federation India (DFI), on Monday launched the second edition of the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research (NIDAR 2.0) for 2026-27 under the SwaYaan initiative, with a focus...

Anjana Basu · Jul 14, 2026

Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI today announced the successful execution of a collaborative in-flight engagement between a Rafale F4 and an unmanned aerial system equipped with the NAMIB payload, a new electronic warfare device jointly developed by both companies. NAMIB is an electronic...

PTI · Jul 14, 2026

Stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, which was recently commissioned into the Indian Navy, is equipped with four mtu generator sets of the Rolls-Royce, each providing reliable electrical power to support complex operational requirements and ensure high mission availability, the company said on...

IANS · Jul 14, 2026

India's premier defence shipbuilder, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, was awarded the SKOCH Award for its Project Akansha. Project Akansha is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at improving the lives of children and adolescents from vulnerable communities...

Chandresh · Jul 14, 2026

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is fast-tracking the creation of the Pinaka Mk4, an advanced guided rocket that will boost the Indian Army's precision strike range to 300 kilometres. This extended-range weapon is set to be a cornerstone of the country's upcoming...

Chandresh · Jul 14, 2026

In a significant stride towards self-reliance in military aviation, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has floated a tender to acquire a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) compatible with India’s NavIC network for the HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft. This initiative aligns with the Indian...

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France Equips Rafales With 68mm Laser-Guided Rockets Against Drones, Is It Time for India to Follow?

Analysis How New Made-in-India Hawk-I-2700 GaN AESA Radar Promises 350 km Detection Range for Su-30MKI Jets

How PM Modi's Australia visit delivers substantial outcomes in defence, security sectors: Report

How Expanding SSBN Patrols Strengthen India’s Second-Strike Capability Without Altering No First Use, As Credible Deterrence Evolves

Analysis How Institutional and Material Flaws Delayed India's Jet Engine Dreams for Decades, and How New Strategy Aims to Fix Them

Why BrahMos Missile Remains Nearly Impossible for Modern Air Defences to Intercept, Explains Former BrahMos CEO

Russia Positions Joint Production of Product 177S Engine for India’s AMCA Mk2 while Offering Local Su-57E as Interim Solution

Opinion How Japan’s Advanced XF9-1 Engine Tech Could Transform India’s AMCA Mk2 Stealth Fighter Programme

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: Defence Minister flags off motorbike expedition from Delhi to Dras

Opinion Will India's Chosen AMCA Private Sector Consortium Benefit from Joining European 6th-Gen Programmes? Pros, Cons, and a Phased Approach

Svaayatt Systems Unveils SGV-500 Autonomous Combat UGV Featuring Beyond-Line-Of-Sight Drone Relay Tech

MeitY and DFI Launch NIDAR 2.0 to Foster Indigenous Autonomous Drone Technology Using VEGA Processors

New NAMIB Electronic Warfare System Demonstrates Advanced Collaborative Combat Capabilities With Rafale F4 Jet

Newly Commissioned INS Mahendragiri Stealth Frigate Features Four Rolls-Royce MTU Generator Sets For Enhanced Maritime Ops

Indian Defence Shipbuilder GRSE Receives Prestigious SKOCH Award for Transformative Project Akansha CSR Initiative

DRDO Accelerates 300km Pinaka Mk4 Guided Rocket Development, Targets Trials in 2028 with 2030 Production

HAL Initiates NavIC Integration for HTT-40 Trainer Aircraft with Deliveries Expected to Begin by 2027

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