The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring a second Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker on a wet lease from the American military contractor, Metrea Management.
This potential addition aims to serve as an immediate stopgap measure, enhancing India's mid-air...
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India’s mission to develop a fifth-generation stealth fighter has secured crucial backing from civilian aviation authorities, ensuring that the ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme will experience no delays regarding airspace access.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)...
Analysis Beyond AMCA, Why IAF Might Require a Heavy Twin-Engine Stealth Fighter to Succeed the Su-30MKI and Maintain Air-Superiority Post-2045
As the country pushes forward with the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, defence circles are beginning to debate the necessity of a much larger stealth jet.
Dubbed the Advanced Heavy Combat Aircraft (AHCA), this conceptual 5.5-generation fighter would be designed to work...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully completed the repair and overhaul of its 1,000th AL-31FP turbofan engine, which was recently handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This engine powers the Su-30MKI, the most prominent heavy fighter aircraft in India's fleet.
While this...
A recently circulated video has highlighted the impressive hauling strength of the Indian Army's modernised T-72 Ajeya main battle tank.
The footage reveals the combat vehicle successfully pulling a TATA LPS 4018 heavy-duty commercial truck, which itself was transporting a second T-72 tank on...
Defence Acquisition Council Approves Massive Rs 52,000 Crore Boost to Modernise India's Armed Forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on July 03, 2026, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) i.e., in-principle administrative approval to various acquisition proposals for the Defence Forces at an estimated cost of about Rs 52,000...
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Thursday witnessed 24th day of anti-government protests, which drew over 80,000 passionate protesters to the Eidgah grounds in Rawalakot.
What began as demands for basic rights has transformed into a powerful challenge against Islamabad’s long-standing...
Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise RIMPAC 2026.
“Indian Navy's P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Rim of the Pacific...
The multinational peacekeeping exercise 'Khaan Quest 2026' concluded on Friday at the Five Hills Training Area in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar with India reaffirming its commitment to global peace.
“The multinational peacekeeping exercise Khaan Quest 2026 concluded today at the Five...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is preparing to evaluate major military procurement plans during its latest session on July 3.
A central focus of this meeting will be the approval of roughly 600 Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER)...
In a landmark step for bilateral relations, India and Japan have sealed an unprecedented agreement to jointly develop and produce the cutting-edge Naval Radio Antenna ‘UNICORN’ mast for upcoming Indian Navy vessels.
This groundbreaking partnership—the first military hardware co-development pact...
The Indian Army has begun the process of establishing five Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) aimed at fortifying the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, with a specific focus on the high-altitude sectors of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.
Commanded by Major General-rank officers, these highly...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed Japan’s review of the three principles on the transfer of defence equipment and technology and hoped that it would further deepen the defence partnership between both countries.
According to the Joint Statement issued after the 16th India-Japan...
Indian Navy on Thursday swiftly responded to an attempted pirate attack on a Grenadine-flagged bulk carrier, approximately 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti.
“MV Golden Arsenal, a St. Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged bulk carrier, en route from Aden, Yemen, with 21 crew members...
Opinion Not Just AMCA: Why India Should Pursue a Scalable 90kN to 140kN Engine Family to Power Indigenous Tejas, UAVs, and 6th-Gen Fighters
As India accelerates its push for complete self-reliance in military aviation, a former senior official from the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has proposed a comprehensive, 30-year roadmap for indigenous aero-engines.
This vision aims to secure the propulsion needs for everything...
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas Mk1A is advancing into a critical stage of its weapons testing programme with upcoming flight trials for a dual-missile launcher.
This system is specifically designed to deploy the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM).
This milestone...
Opinion Powershifts, Powerhouses and the Powerplays: Engine Titans and India’s 5th Generation AMCA Program
With the latest squandering of GE’s clear, early-mover advantage in India’s ambitious & indigenous fighter jet programs with the American engine maker almost trying to leverage its monopolistic position; the battle of engines & the war of engine powerhouses in the Indian aviation theatre is...
