India's military forces have launched a major upgrade programme for their existing inventory of AK-103 assault rifles.
Recent tenders published on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) reveal plans to heavily modify these weapons.
Following the...
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Widening its crackdown on the inter-state network of the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with central intelligence agencies, has detained several people from Haryana and Rajasthan for allegedly facilitating the acquisition of fraudulent identities...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently assessing the possibility of arming its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets with Russian-made UPAB-1500 precision-guided glide bombs.
This potential acquisition is designed to drastically improve India's ability to conduct long-range strikes against heavily...
India’s ambitious initiative to develop the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) has achieved a major breakthrough.
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has officially locked in the aircraft's aerodynamic shape, successfully transitioning the project out of the conceptual design phase...
Moscow has presented a renewed proposal to New Delhi, offering to supply the Indian Air Force (IAF) with two squadrons of Su-57 stealth fighter jets.
If an agreement is finalised by the end of 2026, India could receive between 36 and 40 of these fifth-generation aircraft by 2030.
According to...
The Indian aerospace sector is rapidly advancing its next-generation sensor technology, focusing heavily on passive Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems.
This move represents a major strategic shift in air combat, prioritizing the ability to spot enemy aircraft without broadcasting radio...
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is preparing to take a major step forward in its ongoing effort to modernize the nation's aerial combat fleet.
Next month, the MoD is projected to issue a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to French aerospace manufacturer Dassault Aviation for the purchase of 114...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is making a concerted effort to equip its upcoming Tejas Mk2 fighter jets with the formidable Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM).
Equipping the new aircraft with the Meteor is part of a strategic plan to unify India's high-tier aerial combat...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is drastically upgrading its aerial security framework, transitioning its current capabilities into a massive 10-squadron missile shield known as the "Sudarshan Chakra."
At the heart of this strategy is the allocation of one highly specialised S-400 squadron...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently reviewing the standard-issue weapons provided to its aircrew for combat operations, moving away from older handguns toward advanced, high-capacity Personal Defence Weapons (PDWs).
Reports indicate that the IAF is looking at the domestically produced ASMI...
In a major leap for India’s aerial combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is equipping its fleet of over 55 MiG-29UPG fighter jets with the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM).
Initiated in late March 2026, this vital upgrade officially phases out the ageing Soviet-era...
The Indian Navy will hold the inaugural biannual Commanders' Conference from April 14 to 16, at Nausena Bhawan in New Delhi, as announced by the Ministry of Defence on Sunday.
This Conference takes place amidst the Indian Navy's deployment in the Indian Ocean, where it is tasked with protecting...
Opinion India Faces UAE-Like Autonomy Dilemma in 114 Rafale Deal as France Withholds Critical Source Codes
The French government's unwavering decision to withhold the source codes for the Rafale fighter's most critical systems—including its Thales RBE2 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, Modular Data Processing Unit, and SPECTRA electronic warfare suite—has delivered a stark message to...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has invoked penalty clauses against the American aerospace firm General Electric (GE) due to ongoing delays in delivering F404 engines for the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet.
Payments to GE are now being released only after subtracting agreed-upon fines for each...
In a significant breakthrough, the Mumbai Police have uncovered a major terror funding angle linked to a suspected hawala racket, with key accused Salim Sheikh allegedly creating fake passports for nearly 40 individuals using forged documents.
The Anti-Terrorism Branch of the Special Branch...
As India seeks to position Southeast Asia as a key market for the BrahMos missile, the supersonic cruise weapon – jointly developed by India and Russia – has generated significant interest in the region amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea.
Its speed, precision strike...
The US and India reaffirmed their strategic defence partnership during high-level talks between their air force chiefs, focusing on interoperability, training and regional deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, a media release said.
US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach hosted Indian Air...
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