As part of the nationwide celebrations commemorating 150 years of the iconic national song 'Vande Mataram', the Indian Army Symphony Band presented a special musical performance at Central Park in Connaught Place on Tuesday, captivating audiences in the heart of the national capital.
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Analysis Can India Afford 114 Rafale? Breaking Down the Impact on Indigenous Tejas Mk2 and AMCA Development
The potential acquisition of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), widely speculated to be an expansion of the Dassault Rafale fleet, has ignited intense discussion within India’s strategic community.
With an estimated price tag of $36 billion (roughly ₹3 lakh crore), critics argue that such...
Following the Indian Air Force’s recent approval to procure Rafael Advanced Defence Systems' 'Ice Breaker' cruise missile, the Indian Navy has reportedly launched its own evaluation of the weapon for its fleet of MH-60R "Romeo" Sea Hawk helicopters.
Sources close to the development suggest this...
India and the European Union (EU) are in the final stages of concluding a historic free trade agreement (FTA), frequently described by Indian officials as the "mother of all trade deals". Negotiations are being fast-tracked with the goal of reaching a deal before the India-EU Summit scheduled...
Analysis Will India's 150 Rafales Be Sufficient to Deter China's Massive Fleet of Stealth Fighter Jets?
In a landmark development for national security, the Ministry of Defence is on the verge of finalising a historic ₹3.25 lakh crore (approximately $36 billion) contract to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets.
This acquisition, concluding the long-awaited Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme...
Polish Deputy PM Sikorski agrees with EAM Jaishankar on combating cross-border terrorism and addressing selective tariff targeting during New Delhi meeting.Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on Monday agreed with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has firmly clarified that its proposed acquisition of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA)—with the French Rafale emerging as the frontrunner—will not compromise the financial or developmental roadmap of India’s indigenous fighter programmes.
Defence sources confirm...
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has voiced Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government’s commitment to achieving Aatmanirbharta in ammunition manufacturing and make the country a global production hub in the field. Inaugurating the Medium Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing Facility at the...
The Indian Army continues to showcase its latest weapons systems and operational capabilities across various border states in the Northeast, highlighting its preparedness, technological strength, and commitment to safeguarding the region's security and territorial integrity.
Defence spokesman...
India’s strategic ambition to produce a world-class fighter jet engine domestically is poised for a decisive leap forward.
The long-anticipated co-development agreement between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and French aerospace giant Safran has entered the final stage...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that the Union government is committed to achieving 'Aatmanirbharta' (self-reliance) in ammunition manufacturing and making the country a global production hub.
Inaugurating the Medium Calibre Ammunition Manufacturing Facility at the Solar Defence...
As India continues to aggressively expand its regional and international aviation footprint, Moscow has formally presented its complete portfolio of civil aircraft as a strategic solution for the Indian market.
Moving beyond its initial offer of regional jets, Russia is now positioning its...
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) advances its proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets to be manufactured domestically, Pakistan is reportedly accelerating a dual-pronged strategy to maintain regional airpower parity.
In a direct response to India’s formidable buildup, the Pakistan Air Force...
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on 15 Jan 2026. The squadron is on a training deployment to the South East Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
The deployment gains...
India’s upcoming fleet of locally manufactured Rafale fighter jets is expected to be delivered in a distinct "F4 Plus" configuration, a standard that reportedly exceeds the baseline F4 model currently being inducted by the French Air and Space Force.
Sources indicate that this variant will...
If the United States under Donald Trump is less inclined to confront China’s coercion in the Indo-Pacific, regional democracies must assume greater responsibility for their own security, a report has stated.
The India‑Australia‑Japan (IAJ) trilateral should be revitalised as a practical...
Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) Senior military officials from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reportedly met recently to advance defence cooperation, a move that underscores shifting geopolitical currents in the Middle East and beyond. What appears at first glance to be a straightforward arms...
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