The Indian Air Force (IAF) has provided undeniable physical proof of a historic combat achievement, showcasing canister blowout debris from a record-breaking surface-to-air missile (SAM) interception.
Achieved by the Russian-origin S-400 Triumf—known in Indian service as the Sudarshan—the...
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Less than a month after INS Dunagiri was commissioned, the Indian Navy is set to induct its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri.
The warship, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in Mumbai, is slated to be commissioned at Visakhapatnam on July 11, 2026. Its...
UGRAM 7.62x51 mm battle rifle, developed jointly by Hyderabad-based startup Dvipa Defence with ARDE, has completed key Army and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) trials.
Developed jointly by Dvipa and DRDO's Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), the UGRAM rifle is now under...
India, Japan Sign Historic First Defence Co-Development Pact for Advanced UNICORN Naval Mast Systems
India and Japan have signed their first bilateral agreement for the joint development of defence equipment, marking a significant step forward in their growing strategic and security partnership.
According to Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the inaugural project under the agreement will...
India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project has achieved a major breakthrough, moving steadily closer to the manufacturing phase.
Two vital technologies developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have officially been handed over to Bharat Heavy...
Analysis How Nebo-UM VHF Radar Enhances S-400 Early Warning Capabilities Against 5th-Gen Stealth Fighter Threats
The Russian-made Nebo-UM (also known by its export designation 55Zh6ME) Very High Frequency (VHF) surveillance radar is proving to be a game-changer for modern integrated air defence networks.
Developed by the Nizhny Novgorod Research Institute of Radio Engineering (NNIIRT) under the...
India’s strategic High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drone initiative may soon welcome substantial private sector involvement.
This shift promises to introduce healthy competition for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), specifically its Aeronautical Development...
In a major development for the Indian Air Force (IAF), the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the successful transfer of nine decommissioned SEPECAT Jaguar aircraft to India.
This move will play a vital role in maintaining the operational readiness of India's veteran...
The Indian Navy is accelerating its push for complete authority across oceanic territories by comprehensively upgrading its unmanned capabilities and counter-drone networks.
By bringing together small tactical drones, ship-launched aerial vehicles, long-range aircraft, and cutting-edge...
Analysis How India Executed Its First Fully Integrated Tri-Service Military Strike During Operation Sindoor
Following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, India responded with "Operation Sindoor" in early May.
This landmark military campaign showcased an unprecedented level of coordination between the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force...
India's comprehensive Super Sukhoi modernisation initiative is advancing steadily, with the indigenous Virupaksha Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar on track for its first pre-production batch by late 2026.
Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO)...
India’s military strength relies heavily on its ability to move critical assets across some of the most unforgiving terrains in the world.
At the heart of this logistical and strategic power is a vehicle that has quietly served the armed forces for decades: the High Mobility Truck manufactured...
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his highly anticipated three-day state visit to Indonesia starting on July 6, 2026, discussions surrounding the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile are set to take centre stage.
Indonesia is actively seeking to expand its initial plans and acquire...
Opinion Extending IAF Mirage 2000 Service to 2039 Highlights Why India Needs Tejas Mk2 and AMCA Without Delay
The Dassault Mirage 2000, affectionately known as 'Vajra' within the Indian Air Force (IAF), was once celebrated as the ultimate fighter jet.
Renowned for its sleek delta-wing design, remarkable precision strike abilities, and a proven track record during the Kargil War, the aircraft is now...
India's private military manufacturing sector is witnessing extraordinary growth in 2026.
Driven by the strategic urgency following Operation Sindoor—a precision strike launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack—alongside sweeping policy reforms and a strong drive for self-reliance...
Modern warfare heavily depends on instantaneous battlefield awareness. Meeting this critical need, Indian firm Exicom Technologies India Pvt Ltd has successfully fielded an advanced Video Downlink Transmitter.
Recently cleared by the Regional Centre for Military Airworthiness (RCMA-H/C), this...
Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) is widely recognised as the premier military aviation simulation, celebrated for its hyper-realistic replication of flight physics, sensor suites, and combat systems.
Because the software attracts a massive, dedicated audience of military personnel, defence...
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