The Indian Ministry of Defence has initiated a massive procurement programme to enhance the Indian Air Force's (IAF) cargo and troop movement capabilities.
By issuing a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), the government plans to acquire 60 new Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) in a deal estimated...
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Data Patterns India Ltd is making steady progress on its HAWK-I airborne Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar project for the Indian Air Force's MiG-29 and Su-30MKI fleets.
While the physical components are fully built, the firm is currently focusing on finalising the critical...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is expected to delay the fully powered flight trials of the indigenous CATS Hunter cruise missile until late 2027 or 2028.
The postponement comes as the aerospace manufacturer focuses on perfecting the artificial intelligence framework and the unmanned...
India's defence sector has undergone a transformational change over the past decade to emerge as a stronger, more self-reliant and globally credible force with the country's production of military hardware recording an over fourfold increase to touch Rs 1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26 compared with a...
The Ministry of Defence on Friday announced that it has signed contracts worth approximately Rs 1,577 crore with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited for the procurement of Loiter Munition Systems, along with associated munitions and accessories, for the Indian Army.
The...
According highest priority to the modernisation of the defence forces, driven by a self-reliant and future-ready defence sector is the first and foremost priority of the Narendra Modi government, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday told the Armed Forces on the eve of 80th Independence Day...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday stated that exercise 'Udara Shakti 2026' strengthened interoperability and mutual learning between the IAF and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
“Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 culminates with IAF Rafale and RMAF Su-30MKM and F/A-18 crews exchanging operational...
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday termed Operation Sindoor and the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty as decisive actions by India against terrorists and their harbourers.
"During the commemoration of one year since the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7, we remembered the unmatched valour...
As part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, the Border Security Force (BSF) has honoured 67 personnel with gallantry and service medals for their exemplary courage, distinguished service and meritorious performance.
According to a BSF press statement issued on Friday, 20 personnel of the...
Opinion Why India May Need to Buy 120–180 Fighters to Justify Joining France's FCAS—And the AMCA Dilemma It Creates
Recent reports from August 2026 reveal that India's Ministry of Defence is exploring a partnership in France’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), following Germany's withdrawal from the project's core fighter element in June 2026.
While this sixth-generation programme offers access to futuristic...
The Indian Navy is accelerating a comprehensive plan to arm nearly all of its primary surface warships with the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile by the year 2030.
Motivated by strategic successes and tactical lessons learned during Operation Sindoor, the naval force is significantly upgrading...
Ahead of the Independence Day, the Assam Rifles organised a series of patriotic rallies, youth engagement programmes, fitness activities, environmental initiatives and cleanliness drives across remote villages in Manipur, officials said.
A Defence Spokesman said on Thursday that the initiatives...
In a massive push to modernise its fighter pilot training pipeline, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a mega procurement plan for approximately 150 next-generation Stage-III (F) jet trainers.
The Ministry of Defence recently released a Request for Information (RFI) to evaluate potential...
The story of Flight Lieutenant Gaurav Chhibber remains a remarkably heroic yet rarely discussed chapter of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) operations during the 1999 Kargil War.
During Operation Safed Sagar, which marked the first time India employed offensive air power in such extreme...
India and Indonesia held the 12th Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) here, with the discussions focussed on strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing expertise exchanges, and deepening military-to-military ties, the Indian Army said.
"12th India-Indonesia Army-to-Army Staff Talks, AAST, are...
Opinion Trilateral Mecca Defence Agreement: How Indian Maritime Power Effectively Choke Saudi Arms Supplies to Pakistan in a Potential Indo-Pak Conflict?
The recent Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye—signed on August 7, 2026, against the backdrop of the 2026 Iran war—has sparked intense discussions among Indian strategic experts.
The core debate centres on how much military assistance Islamabad might...
India's upcoming second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-2) is expected to see a price increase of roughly $300 million to $500 million compared to the first ship of its class, INS Vikrant.
According to sources, this extra budget will fund crucial design changes enabling the warship to launch...
