Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at about 1200 hrs on...
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Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has said that the Indian Navy stands tall today because of the selfless service, sacrifice, and pioneering efforts of its Veterans, who laid the foundation of maritime excellence and operational preparedness.
"Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K...
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) should be designated as an entity of concern and noted that the USCIRF 2025 Annual Report “once again continues its pattern of issuing biased and politically motivated...
India and the US are holding “very active” and “intense” discussions on trade, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday, as the world waits with anxiety over US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff that will kick in on April 2.
In an interactive session hosted by leading...
Significant progress is being made on India's indigenous Tejas Mk2 fighter jet program, with assembly of the first aircraft now reportedly exceeding 60 percent completion. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the state-owned aerospace and defence company manufacturing the aircraft, is pushing...
State-owned aerospace and defence company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has officially launched its search for a suitable jet engine to power its developmental supersonic trainer, the Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42).
HAL issued a Request for Information (RFI) on March 17...
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles respectively at a total cost of about Rs 6,900...
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has stated that the Zorawar light tank platform possesses a flexible and scalable design. This inherent adaptability means that the current 25-tonne tank, which is undergoing developmental testing under Project Zorawar, could...
Discussions are ongoing regarding the possibility of Ukraine receiving additional Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to strengthen its air capabilities. French President Emmanuel Macron recently suggested that countries currently operating these aircraft could potentially supply them to Kyiv...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is initiating measures to acquire advanced aircraft decoys designed to precisely imitate its key fighter jets, including the Rafale, Su-30 MKI, and the indigenous Tejas. This strategic move aims to bolster the security of frontline airbases by deploying these realistic...
Analysis How AMCA Poised to Become World's Most Affordable 5th-Gen Stealth Fighter Jet? A Comparison with F-35, F-22, Su-57, J-20, KF-21, and TF Kaan
India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) initiative, aimed at developing a 5.5-generation stealth fighter jet, is drawing global interest not just for its advanced technology goals but also for its notably economical development budget.
With an initial funding allocation of...
The Baltic nation of Estonia, strategically located near Russia, is actively seeking to upgrade its air defence infrastructure and has expressed significant interest in collaborating with Indian defence firms, particularly concerning advanced radar systems.
This initiative aligns with Estonia's...
GE Aerospace reached a significant point in its enduring association with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) this week, delivering the first F404-IN20 engine on Tuesday, March 25.
This engine is the initial unit from a total order of 99, destined to power India's domestically developed Tejas...
