Recent clarifications from Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh have provided renewed transparency and confidence regarding India’s strategic plan to procure additional Rafale fighter jets.
While various media outlets had speculated about reduced levels of domestic involvement, the Defence...
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Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has entered into a joint venture agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense (SED) to collaborate on the HAMMER Weapon System, ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet President Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday...
The India-US defence partnership has a unity of purpose to maintain peace through strength, Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, said on Sunday even as he complimented the Indian military for displaying restraint during Operation Sindoor.
In an interaction with a...
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Chief of the Hellenic Navy, Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras in New Delhi on Monday, holding discussions on advancing defence cooperation between India and Greece.
During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed commitment to strengthening the...
Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, inaugurated the Indian Navy’s MILAN Village that reflects the spirit of camaraderie and cultural connect as part of international naval exercise MILAN 2026, an official said on Monday.
Speaking at the...
India’s ambitious plans to develop next-generation fighter aircraft have triggered a flurry of activity among global aerospace giants, with British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce Holdings emerging as a determined contender.
While current industry trends suggest that French firm Safran is the...
Bangladesh wants to reset ties with India on a fresh footing now that ousted premier Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party no longer hold power, Humayun Kabir, adviser to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, has said, asserting that the two nations should work together for “mutual benefit”.
Rahman’s...
The benefits of a decade of defence reforms were evident during Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday, asserting that India has to be prepared at all times to deal with security challenges.
As a country that is playing an increasingly important role in the world, India...
Security agencies have busted an ever-growing ecosystem of “mule accounts” in Jammu and Kashmir that serves as the financial backbone of global scam networks, with officials fearing that the funds routed through these accounts could be used for separatist and anti-national activities.
The...
India’s drive to achieve deeper self-reliance in combat aviation is accelerating rapidly. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is poised to accept the initial batch of the indigenous Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.
These units are designated for integration into the...
In a significant development for India’s self-reliance in the defence sector, Baba Kalyani, the Chairman and Managing Director of the Kalyani Group—parent company of Bharat Forge—has unveiled the company’s extensive roadmap for the future.
Speaking recently to Chakra NewZ, Mr. Kalyani disclosed...
Analysis Does Acquiring Further Rafale M for Indian Navy Pose An Existential Threat to Indigenous TEDBF Programme?
The Indian Navy’s quest for a home-grown deck-based fighter is arriving at its most critical juncture.
The Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) programme, an ambitious initiative to develop a carrier-borne combat aircraft, is slated to undergo its Critical Design Review (CDR) this year.
This...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has formally refuted recent media speculation claiming that the state-owned aerospace major has been finalised as the Indian production partner for the procurement of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets.
The clarification was issued in response to a report...
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will co-chair the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue with Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of France Ms Catherine Vautrin in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 17, 2026. The meeting will review the entire gamut of bilateral defence...
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi is set to embark on an official visit to Australia from 16 to 19 February 2026. The visit is aimed at further strengthening India – Australia defence cooperation and reinforcing the growing convergence between the two nations.
As part...
The Indian Ocean Region (IOR), being the critical maritime domain bordering three continents -- Asia, African and Australia, and contributing to more than 70 to 75 per cent international trade via the crucial sea-route, remains one of the most vital and vulnerable assets in the 21st century...
The Indian government has moved decisively to address the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fighter squadron shortage, with the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently granting approval for the procurement of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets.
This monumental decision, estimated at approximately ₹3.25...
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