India's top defence official has formally ended speculation regarding the immediate foreign acquisition of fifth-generation fighter jets, stating that the nation is not in formal discussions to procure either the American F-35 or the Russian Su-57 aircraft.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh...
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In a major boost to India's indigenous military aviation program, the Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) has been showcased with a newly integrated dual-pylon system, effectively doubling its capacity for close-combat missiles.
The new configuration, featuring the Advanced Short-Range...
India successfully executed precise strikes on thirteen critical targets, including eight airbases in strategically significant regions of Pakistan. In response to the Indian offensive, Pakistan’s defences were overwhelmed, leading to a complete operational breakdown.
The Integrated Air Command...
Drone technology firm ideaForge Technology has secured an order worth about Rs 137 crore for hybrid mini unmanned aerial vehicles systems from the Indian Army through the emergency procurement route, the company said on Monday.
ideaForge said a key requirement during the assessment for the...
Having focused on nautical infiltration training and a shooting campaign over the past week, soldiers from India and France will now be deployed to the Agde region as the eighth edition of the Indo-French joint military exercise Shakti gathers further momentum in Southern France.
At Camp Larzac...
India's premier defence research agency, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Air Force (IAF), is fast-tracking the creation of a new air-launched subsonic cruise missile.
This weapon is being developed from the existing Indigenous...
In a crucial step forward for India's premier indigenous defence project, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has initiated a tender to build highly detailed models of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) for intensive wind tunnel testing.
This development runs alongside the...
A high-level delegation from India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed a detailed inspection of the Eurodrone platform at an Airbus facility near Munich.
The visit marks a significant step in evaluating advanced unmanned aerial systems to meet India's military...
India on Sunday dismissed as “fake” claims by certain social media handles that the US fighter jets used Indian airspace to launch strikes against Iran. The US bombed three nuclear sites in Iran overnight, with President Donald Trump warning of additional strikes if Iran retaliates.
“Several...
An army personnel posted in Jammu and his aide have been arrested for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to Pakistan’s spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), a top Punjab Police officer on Sunday. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said one of the accused...
Delivering a firm message in Nava Raipur of Chhattisgarh on Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to ending Maoism in India by March 31, 2026.
“This time,” he declared, “we will not let them sleep through the monsoon-there will be no further dialogue.” In his...
State-owned aerospace and defence company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is proactively using its own funds to advance the design and development of its next-generation transport helicopters, the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and its naval variant, the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter...
In a major development for India's indigenous defence manufacturing, a joint venture between Reliance Infrastructure and French aerospace leader Dassault Aviation has proposed to supply a specialised variant of the Falcon 2000 aircraft to the Indian Navy.
The aircraft, set to be manufactured in...
