India's approach to protecting its skies is undergoing a massive transformation, highlighted by the formalisation of Mission Sudarshan Chakra and the inauguration of the Advanced Weapon System Complex (AWSC) at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad on June 12, 2026...
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As the Indian Air Force (IAF) evaluates its options for the Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme, the propulsion system driving Embraer’s C-390 Millennium is coming under intense scrutiny.
The aircraft relies on the International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500 turbofan. While this engine is...
Although recent months have seen a resurgence of claims suggesting Islamabad is on the brink of procuring approximately 40 J-35 fifth-generation stealth jets from China, a defence analyst based in Beijing asserts that the Chinese government will probably not greenlight such a transaction anytime...
In a significant leap for autonomous military technology, Indian defence firm Bharat Supply & Support (BSS) Alliance has introduced the GOLIATH-200.
This new system is a one-way attack Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) specifically engineered to function flawlessly in environments saturated with...
The achievement of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited of being elevated to Navratna status was celebrated through the release of a Special Cover with Cancellation and My Stamp on Friday.
The Special Cover was released by Ashok Kumar, Chief Postmaster General of West Bengal...
An IL-78 air-to-air refueller of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday operated from Juanda airport in Indonesia, to carry out mid-air refuelling of IAF Rafale fighter aircraft transiting Indonesian airspace, to participate in Exercise Pitch Black in Australia's Darwin.
"Strengthening...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently released a tender for the upkeep of the technical zone at Air Force Station (AFS) Sulur.
While this might look like standard facility upkeep, it marks a crucial financial commitment to one of India’s most vital military aviation centres.
Serving as the...
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s July 2026 visit to Jakarta, India and Indonesia secured a historic $630 million defence package that promises to change the landscape for Russian-made fighter jets worldwide.
A key part of this agreement between Bharat Dynamics Limited and Indonesia's...
Safran Aircraft Engines recently joined hands with the French military to celebrate a major milestone: the 40th anniversary of the M53 turbofan engine.
To honour the powerplant that has driven the iconic Mirage 2000 fighter jet since its inception, a special flypast took place over Safran’s...
The Indian Navy is setting the stage for a revolutionary leap in maritime air operations.
The upcoming Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) is being engineered from its inception to lead unmanned combat aerial vehicles, signalling a transformative era for carrier strike groups.
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Analysis As China’s J-20 Stealth Fleet Approaches 500 Jets, India Looks Beyond 114 Rafales to AMCA and Layered Defence Strategy
The swift growth of China’s Chengdu J-20 stealth aircraft arsenal is drastically altering the security dynamics across Asia.
Current open-source intelligence and defence analysts observe that China's production is surging, with the J-20 fleet already surpassing 350 operational jets by early...
As India rapidly expands its defence exports across the Indo-Pacific—recently securing BrahMos missile agreements with the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia—some observers have questioned whether New Delhi might eventually offer the system to Taiwan.
While supplying this advanced weapon would...
India’s Rafale fighter jets and C-17 transport aircraft have arrived in Australia to participate in the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) premier multinational air combat exercise, Pitch Black 2026, marking another step in expanding defence cooperation between the two countries.
Announcing...
Srinagar, July 17 (IANS) J&K State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Thursday achieved a breakthrough by framing charges in a landmark narco‑terror case in the Special NIA Court.
A statement said: “In a breakthrough against narco‑terrorism and cross‑border terror financing, the Special NIA Court...
Analysis From S-400 Radar Risks to AMCA Ambitions: The Real Reasons India and U.S. Aren't Talking F-35 Deal
Conversations regarding India potentially purchasing the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II have recently re-emerged, driven by tightening defence ties between New Delhi and Washington.
Even though the United States has never officially closed the door on selling the stealth fighter to India...
