India will be hosting the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs’ conclave from October 14 to 16, in New Delhi. The Conclave will bring together over 30 Military Chiefs from around the world to deliberate on evolving peacekeeping challenges, best practices and future...
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly re-evaluating its procurement strategy, showing renewed interest in a direct, off-the-shelf purchase of Russia’s Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter.
This potential acquisition is being viewed as a critical interim measure to counter emerging aerial...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is moving forward with a major proposal to acquire 114 new Rafale fighter jets, a plan that has revived a critical debate about the long-term costs and technological independence of foreign military platforms.
While the IAF has reportedly recommended the procurement...
In a significant personal and professional milestone, Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, the Indian Air Force's first female Rafale pilot, has successfully earned the coveted Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) badge.
Her graduation from a rigorous instructional course not only makes her the first...
Pakistan could never imagine that a group it once raised and used to spread terror in neighbouring countries would one day run a government and realise that diplomacy does not flow out of the barrel of a gun.
When on the receiving end, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that...
Aimed at enhancing interoperability and mutual understanding in maritime operations, the Indian Navy and the UK’s Royal Navy began the bilateral Exercise Konkan-25 off the western coast of India on October 5.
The Sea Phase of this crucial bilateral exercise concluded on October 8, 2025...
In a major development for its strategic defence capabilities, India is on track to commission its two newest domestically-built nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) by 2027.
The vessels, INS Aridhaman (S4) and its yet-to-be-named sister ship (S4*), will significantly enhance the...
In a significant milestone for India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to deliver the first two Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) to the Indian Air Force (IAF) on October 17.
A formal handover ceremony will take place at HAL's production...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday expressed India’s commitment to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence and announced India’s upgradation of Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of Embassy. He said that Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan...
The US Embassy and Consulates in India issued a clarifying statement on Friday, asserting that a recent amendment to an American Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract involving Pakistan does not include deliveries of new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs). Instead, the...
India and Russia are in talks on the construction of ice-class vessels that can carry cargo on the Northern Sea Route, said a senior official of Vladimir Panov, Special Representative for Arctic Development at Russia’s integrated atomic power major Rosatom State Corporation. He also said Russia...
Bangladesh plans to purchase 20 Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets at an estimated cost of $2.2 billion, a media report said on Tuesday. The deal will also cover training, maintenance, and other related expenses, The Business Standard newspaper reported, citing the government documents...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is on an official visit to Australia, visited the historic and strategic naval facility HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney on Friday. Sharing the update in a post on social media platform X, Singh said he was familiarised with the facilities at Sydney Harbour onboard...
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India Prepares for Fast-Tracked Rafale F4 Acquisition with G2G Deal, Contract Signing Expected Next Year- Jaydeep Gupta
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