‘Steel Cutting’ ceremony of fourth of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on 19 Jun 2025, in presence of Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff as the Chief Guest. VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval...
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Over 11,000 naval personnel and their family members from the Navy’s Eastern Naval Command would be participating in the grand Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam that will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, according to officials.
These naval participants would be occupying...
In a significant boost to its military self-reliance and air combat strength, India is preparing to mass-produce the advanced Astra Mk2 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVR-AAM).
The Ministry of Defence is finalising a strategy to establish two parallel production lines—one led by a...
In a significant move to enhance India's air combat capabilities, Russia has formally offered its advanced Kh-69 stealth cruise missile to be integrated with the Indian Air Force's (IAF) fleet of Su-30MKI fighter jets.
This offer is part of a broader effort to deepen the long-standing defence...
French aerospace major Dassault Aviation has affirmed its readiness to collaborate with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to integrate indigenously developed weapons onto its Rafale fighter jets.
However, the company has clarified that it cannot provide access to the aircraft's critical source codes...
A significant precondition has emerged in the ongoing defence negotiations between India and Russia, potentially shaping the future of the Indian Air Force's fleet.
India has made it clear that any potential procurement of Russia's fifth-generation Su-57E fighter jet will depend on the...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has officially confirmed that the structural assembly of the first Tejas Mk2 prototype is proceeding as planned.
The announcement underscores a firm commitment to rolling out the advanced aircraft by 2026, a significant step forward in India's indigenous...
India's long-standing ambition to develop its own fighter jet engine is set for a significant advancement, as the Ministry of Defence is expected to approve new funding for the Kaveri Engine programme.
This crucial financial injection will accelerate the development of an indigenous afterburner...
Nearly all of the nine nuclear-armed States, including India and Pakistan, continued intensive nuclear modernisation programmes in 2024, upgrading existing weapons and adding newer versions, according to a report by a global think-tank.
India is believed to have once again “slightly expanded”...
The eighth edition of the Indo-French joint military exercise, Shakti, commenced at Camp Larzac in La Cavalerie on Thursday, marking yet another milestone in the growing defence partnership between India and France. The biennial exercise aims to enhance interoperability and foster mutual...
Aiming for a major overhaul, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has constituted a committee to align the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 with the existing government policies and initiatives, an official said on Thursday. A Committee headed by the Director General (Acquisition) has been...
Two “very smart” leaders of India and Pakistan decided to end last month’s conflict that could have turned into a nuclear war, US President Donald Trump said after holding a rare luncheon meeting with Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House.
Donald Trump’s comments on...
In a monumental push for its strategic autonomy and air power, the Indian government is set to greenlight a massive ₹67,000 crore (approximately $7.8 billion) acquisition of 97 additional Tejas Mk1A fighter jets.
This decision, awaiting final approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security...
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