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IAF To Train RAF Pilots In Landmark Instructor Swap
India and the UK agreed to enhance military training cooperation during the 19th UK-India Air Staff Talks held in New Delhi. Indian Air Force instructors will train Royal Air Force pilots, marking a s...
Rolls-Royce unveils mega roadmap for India; offers co-development next-gen fighter jet engine with full IP rights
After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic unveiled a strategic plan to expand the company's Indian operations, including proposing joint development of next-generat...
How India’s US$40 billion order for French Rafales will help local fighter jet makers
India has approved a $40 billion defense deal that includes purchasing 114 French-made Rafale fighter jets and other military equipment. This move aims to bolster India’s Air Force amid tensions with ...
DRDO Set to Clear Astra Mk2 for Production with Enhanced 220km Range, Poised to Become IAF's Primary BVRAAM
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to clear the Astra Mk2 air-to-air missile for production. The upgraded version boasts a range of up to 220 kilometers, making it poi...
India-France Rafale Deal Prioritises Local Supply Chains and Long-Term Self-Reliance in Indian Defence Production
India is negotiating with France to purchase 114 Dassault Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The deal emphasizes local supply chains and long-term self-reliance in India's defense production....
DAC Greenlights Six Additional P-8I Aircraft For Indian Navy in Major Maritime Boost
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement of six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Navy, enhancing its maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine ...
US Eyes Expanded Arms Pipeline To India Amid Trade Breakthrough And Decade-Long Defence Pact
The United States State Department announced plans to expand defence sales to India. Assistant Secretary of State Dr. S. Paul Kapur highlighted a recently signed trade deal and a ten-year defence pact...
Brazilian President Lula da Silva's Landmark India Visit: AI Summit, Defence Ties, And Trade Surge on Horizon
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will visit India from February 18 to 22, 2026. The visit comes at an invitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and includes participation in the 2nd AI S...
IISc Unlocks GaN Gate Secrets, Paving Way For Robust High-Power Electronics
Researchers at IISc have addressed longstanding challenges in gate control for gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors, enhancing their reliability. This advancement is crucial for applications such a...
Solar Defence's Indigenous 125KG Air Bomb Clears Trials On Su-30MKI And Jaguar, Boosting IAF's Precision Strike Arsenal
Indian company Solar Defence has successfully developed and tested the AIR BOMB 125KG, a precision-guided munition designed for both Russian-made (Su-30MKI) and Western-origin aircraft platforms (Jagu...
Jugapro Unveils Skyner M5K: Highly Mobile Radar-Jammer Shield Against Drone Swarms
Jugapro, an Indian defence technology company based in Gurugram, has launched the Skyner M5K Anti-Drone System. This advanced system uses Trueview R40i AESA radar panels with active electronically sca...
Odisha Greenlights ₹300 Crore IG Defence Drone Hub In Ganjam, Boosting Tactical UAV Production Near Key Test Ranges
IG Defence has received state-level approval to invest ₹300 crore in establishing an advanced drone manufacturing facility in Ganjam district of Odisha, India. This is one of the largest private secto...
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Scoffs At Trump's India Oil Claim: 'Only He's Saying It'
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claim that India had agreed to stop buying Russian oil. Speaking in the State Duma, Lavrov said he has no confirmation fro...
Gaganyaan: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Champions India's Crewed Space Odyssey Amid Daunting Odds
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an astronaut and Ashoka Chakra awardee for India’s Gaganyaan mission, reinforced the nation’s dedication to human space exploration during a media briefing. Despite si...
Rafale and AMCA Integration Are the Complementary Pillars of India’s Strategy to Address IAF Sqdn Shortfall, Says UK Think Tank
A new assessment by the International Institute for Strategic Studies suggests that India is at a critical juncture in its long-term efforts to modernize its fighter fleet. The report highlights the i...
India-U.S. Truce Trade Deal – The Nuts & Bolts and the Potential Wrenches...
Last week marked a significant milestone in India-U.S. relations with the announcement of an interim agreement on trade between the two nations. This development signals a pivotal shift in their bilat...
Why Russia’s Export Failures Matter For India
In their 2022 article 'After Ukraine, Where Will India Buy Its Weapons?', Vasabjit Banerjee and Benjamin Tkach discussed the challenges faced by Russian arms exports due to debt, sanctions, and battle...
Navy Issues RfI For Acquisition of Long-Range Submarine-Launched Land-Attack Missiles With 500+ Km Reach And Sub-1.5-Ton Weight Ceiling
The Indian Navy has initiated a procurement process for long-range land attack cruise missiles (LACM) with a range of over 500 km and weight not exceeding 1.5 tons, to be launched from its conventiona...
Solar Industries Unveils Vijayastra Loitering Drone For Precision Battlefield Dominance
Solar Industries India Limited has unveiled 'Vijayastra,' an indigenous loitering drone designed for precision strikes and reconnaissance missions. This development highlights India's efforts towards ...
IAF Vice Chief Flags Urgent Need For New Fighter Jets Fleet As Rafale Shines Post-Operation Sindoor
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF), has stressed the urgent need to induct more advanced fighter jets into the IAF's fleet. This comes following the success of Rafale ...
'Rafale Emerged As Hero of Operation Sindoor' Says Vice Air Chief Marshal Nagesh Kapoor As IAF Signals Push For More MRFA Capability
Vice Air Chief Marshal Nagesh Kapoor highlighted the critical role played by Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor, describing them as 'the hero' of the operation. He also indicated that the Indian Air...
ISRO Establishes Orbital Module Facility At Sriharikota To Prepare Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Ambitions
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set up an Orbital Module Preparation Facility at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota to support its Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. Thi...
India-Greece Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement as a Counter to the Turkey-Pakistan Axis...
India and Greece have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to enhance defence industrial cooperation, marking a significant strengthening in their strategic partnership....
Adani-Leonardo Offers AW109 TrekkerM for India's Twin-Engine Utility Helicopter Requirement as Russian Ka-226T Deal Stalls
India has suspended the procurement of Ka-226T helicopters from Russia, leading Adani-Leonardo to offer its AW109 TrekkerM helicopter in response to India's need for a modern fleet of 3-ton utility he...
FEV Group Secures Key AVNL Contract For High-Power 600HP Armoured Vehicle Engine Development
Engineering company FEV has obtained a notable contract with AVNL, an Indian defence enterprise based in Chennai, to create a high-performance engine over 600 horsepower for advanced armoured vehicles...
MoD Releases Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 To Accelerate Indigenisation And Defence Self-Reliance
The Ministry of Defence has published the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026 for public comments until March 3, aiming to streamline procurement processes towards achieving greater self-re...
US Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer Positions India As Strategic Supply Chain Pivot Amid China Diversification Push
Ambassador Jamieson Greer of the U.S. Trade Representative's office has promoted India as an attractive alternative for American supply chains looking to diversify away from reliance on China. In a Fo...
DAC Poised To Approve Solar High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite For Enhanced Surveillance
India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is preparing to approve the procurement of a solar-powered high-altitude pseudo-satellite to boost the country's surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities....
India Unveils Indigenous Defence Export Prowess With Debut Pavilion At Riyadh's World Defence Show 2026
At the World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh, India showcased its indigenous defence capabilities with a debut pavilion. Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth led a delegation and attended the opening...
Seychelles Leader Bids Farewell To India After Landmark 50-Year Partnership Talks Yield Defence And Tech Gains
President Patrick Herminie of Seychelles wrapped up his state visit to India on February 11, 2026. This high-level trip marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Seychelles and India...
EAM Jaishankar Lauds BRICS At 20: Key Forum For People-Centric Global Resilience Under India's 2026 Helm
On February 11, 2026, in New Delhi, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke to BRICS Sherpas and Country Representatives regarding the forum's 20th anniversary. He praised BRICS as a 'val...
Saudi Arabia Could Add ‘Rocket Fuel’ To Kaan Stealth Fighter for Turkey
Saudi Arabia is considering substantial joint investment in Turkey's Kaan stealth fighter project, which could reinforce Turkey's position as a leading producer of fifth-generation fighters. After bei...
Unveiling HAL’s Significant Design Contributions to the AMCA Project Despite the Shift Toward Private Sector Prototypes
India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project has seen significant design contributions from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), despite the shift towards private sector prototypes. The fift...
Tejas Mk1A Successfully Validates Twin ASRAAM Close Combat Missile Launcher for Superior Dogfight Performance
India's Tejas Mk1A fighter jet has successfully validated the integration of twin Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAM) launchers, enhancing its dogfighting capabilities. This development ...
MKU Teams Up With Tuwaiq Armour Industrial Corporation For Local Production In Saudi Arabia
Indian defence manufacturer MKU has partnered with Sondos Company of Saudi Arabia to establish the Tuwaiq Armour Industrial Corporation for local production and technology transfer of advanced ballist...
Moscow Locks In S-400 Finish For India: June And November 2026 Deliveries Confirmed By Defence Secretary
Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the final two squadrons of advanced S-400 air defense systems to India, with specific timelines outlined. Defence Secretary RK Singh announced that t...
Sweden's SAAB Pitches World's Top Aerospace Hub In India
Swedish defense company SAAB presented an ambitious proposal to the Indian government at the Singapore Air Show to create what they claim is the world’s leading aerospace industry hub based around the...
Beijing Slams US Claim of Secret Nuclear Test Charges Post Galwan Clashes As 'Fabricated, Outright Lies'
The United States recently accused China of conducting a secret nuclear explosive test in June 2020, shortly after the Galwan Valley clashes with India involving casualties. These claims were voiced a...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Vows Maoist Eradication By March 31 As Anti-Naxal Push Bears Fruit
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced India's strategy against Naxalites is producing results and pledged the elimination of Maoist violence by 31st March. In Raipur, he highlighted a multi-faceted ...
India-Middle East Defence Ties Deepen At Riyadh Expo Amid As MoS Meets Arabian Counterparts
Sanjay Seth, India's Minister of State for Defence, met with Saudi Arabia’s Assistant Minister of Defence for Executive Affairs, Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari, during the World Defence Show 2026 in Riy...
CCS Clearance for 84 Su-30MKI Fighter Jets Modernisation under Super Sukhoi Programme Imminent, Confirms HAL CMD
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is anticipating critical clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for a modernization program involving 84 Su-30MKI fighter jets, known as the Super Sukhoi Pro...
AXISCADES Bags ₹80 Crore HAL Contract For TEJAS MK-1A Avionics At Bangalore Facility
AXISCADES Technologies Limited has secured an order worth ₹80 crore for avionics hardware under India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A program. This contract is executed through its subsidiary, Mist...
GRSE And HSL Unite For Ambitious National Maritime Shipbuilding Drive
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) have signed a memorandum of understanding on February 9, 2026, to form a strategic partnership aimed at boosting Ind...
ISRO Accelerates Space Station Mission, 80 Satellites Lined Up For Launch
India's ISRO plans to accelerate its initiative for establishing the nation's first space station while managing numerous high-priority projects. Program Director Imtiyaz Ahmed disclosed that work is ...
White House Hails 'Historic' US-India Trade Pact As Gateway To Vast Indian Market
The White House has announced a significant trade agreement between the United States and India, which is expected to open up the large Indian market of over 1.4 billion consumers for American goods a...
Czech Drone Maker Seals India Supply Deal With Chennai Firm Tunga Aerospace
U&C UAS, a Czech Republic-based unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer, has signed an agreement with Indian firm Tunga Aerospace Industries Private Limited for the supply of UAVs. The deal, signed o...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Takes A Dig At US, Accuses It of Blocking India's Access To Affordable Russian Oil
During an interview with TV BRICS reported by Sputnik, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized the United States for attempting to block India and other countries from acquiring low-cost Rus...
India Accelerates Push for 100 Additional SCALP Missiles Following Combat Success in Op Sindoor
India is nearing completion of a defense deal with France to procure an additional hundred MBDA SCALP air-launched cruise missiles following successful use in Operation Sindoor....
Why DRDO's Propulsion Test With SFDR, Signalling Major Stride In Strategic Missile Capability
India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully tested the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, India. This test is a signifi...
HAL Excluded From AMCA Race: India Signals Break With Tradition To Accelerate Stealth Fighter Program
India has excluded Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) from its fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program and selected companies like TATA Advanced Systems, Larsen & Toubro, and ...
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