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Armenia Eyes Indian Astra Missiles For Su-30SM Fleet To Counter Regional Air Threats
Armenia and India are discussing the integration of the Astra BVR air-to-air missile onto Armenia's Su-30SM fighter jets. The discussions intensified during General Anil Chauhan's visit to Armenia in ...
India-US Defence Pact Momentum: P-8I Expansion And Engine Collaboration Set To Accelerate TEJAS MK-2 & AMCA Program
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in India plans to decide on the acquisition of six additional P-8I maritime patrol aircraft. This purchase was first approved by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in...
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 ...
India's SMR Push: BARC's Blueprint For Modular Nuclear Power By 2033
India aims to reduce carbon emissions by advancing nuclear energy through the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) designed and developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). The initi...
Armenia Negotiates Integration of Astra BVR Missiles on Su-30SM to Boost Long-Range Strike Capability
Armenia has initiated high-level negotiations with India for the integration of advanced Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missiles onto its fleet of Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter jets. This development is aim...
India-US Nears $3 Billion P-8I Poseidon Deal for 6 More Aircraft To Counter China-Pak Naval Threats
India and the U.S. are nearing an agreement for a $3 billion deal to procure six more P-8I Poseidon aircraft, enhancing India's maritime surveillance capabilities against perceived threats from China ...
Prez Trump, PM Modi 'Share A Very Good Relationship' Says White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the strong personal relationship between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a press briefing in Washington...
Nation's First Solar-Electric Fixed-Wing UAV Receives Type Certification, Signalling A New Era For Indigenous Long-Endurance Drones
Okulo Aerospace’s Suvi-V1 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has received official type certification from TQ Cert Pvt. Ltd., marking a significant milestone for India’s drone sector. The Bangalore-based d...
Chinese Investment In African Ports: Threat To India In Indian Ocean?
The article discusses how Chinese investments in ports across 32 countries in Africa are being used to establish naval bases, potentially posing a threat to India's maritime security in the Indian Oce...
German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties
During his maiden official visit to India, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had extensive discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on boosting trade relations, technological cooperation, and gree...
India And South Korea Chart Course For Strategic Leap In 2026 Seoul Dialogue
Indian Secretary (East) P Kumaran co-chaired the sixth India-South Korea Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue with South Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo in Seoul. The meeting highlig...
Greek Defence Minister Praises Indian Army's Innovation During Bangalore Visit Amid Deepening Bilateral Ties
Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Dendias visited the Indian Army's 515 Base Workshop in Bangalore on February 8, 2026. He was impressed by India’s indigenous technologies and equipment demonstrations b...
Modi And Macron To Unveil H125 Assembly Line, Cementing Indo-French Aerospace Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron plan to virtually inaugurate the final assembly line for the Airbus Helicopters H125 light utility helicopter at TATA Airbus in Vemaga...
DAC Approves Vibhav Mines For Indian Army To Bolster Armoured Warfare Edge
The Indian Ministry of Defence has approved the induction of self-neutralizing Vibhav anti-tank mines into the Indian Army's arsenal to enhance its ground combat capabilities. This decision is a respo...
Beyond DATRAN 1500, CVRDE Explores Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Hybrid Tech for India's Next-Gen Main Battle Tanks
India is exploring the integration of advanced technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells and hybrid systems into its next generation main battle tanks. The Defence Research and Development Organisation...
DAC Clears Path For SCALP Missiles To Bolster IAF's Strike Arsenal
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the procurement of French-made SCALP cruise missiles for the Indian Air Force. The deal is expecte...
Safran Pledges Indian Engine Line As Rafale Talks Gain Momentum
French engine manufacturer Safran plans to set up an engine assembly line in India to support the Rafale fighter jets production, amidst ongoing discussions for India's acquisition of 114 additional R...
India-Israel FTA Talks Gain Momentum With February Delegation And Year-End Target
India and Israel have accelerated negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with plans for an Israeli delegation to visit India in late February 2025. The Terms of Reference for the FTA were sign...
Defence Ministry Clears Historic Rs 3.25 Lakh Crore Acquisition of 114 Rafale Fighter Jets for Air Force
The Indian Defence Ministry has greenlit an acquisition worth Rs 3.25 lakh crore to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for the Indian Air Force....
India's Aerial Impasse: Balancing Urgent Deterrence With Atmanirbhar Ambitions
India faces a dilemma between immediate security needs and long-term self-reliance as the Defence Acquisition Council reviews a landmark proposal to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jets from France. The e...
IAF Vice Chief Air Marshal Hints At Rafale Fighter Jets Induction
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF), has hinted at the upcoming induction of additional Rafale multi-role fighter jets to enhance India's air combat capabilities. This ...
Russia, facing labor crunch worsened by war, pivots to India for workers
In response to labor shortages exacerbated by the war, Russia has begun recruiting unskilled workers from India, highlighting the strong defense and economic ties between the two countries....
India Briefs Greece on Tejas Mk1A, Offering Cost-Effective Modern Solution to Replace Legacy F-4 Phantom Aircraft
India has presented its domestically developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A to Greece as a viable option for the Hellenic Air Force's requirements to modernize its aging fleet of F-4 Phantom...
Indigenous Edge In The Skies: IG Defence Secures Patent For Fixed-Wing UAV
IG Defence has secured a patent for its fixed-wing tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in India, marking progress towards the country's aim of achieving self-reliance in defence. This 5G-enabled dr...
Indian Army Renames 246 Colonial-Era Roads And Facilities To Erase Colonial Legacy
The Indian Army has renamed 246 roads, buildings, and military facilities with names from the colonial era to honour indigenous war heroes and gallantry awardees. The initiative aims to strengthen the...
Defence Ministry Likely to Clear 114 Rafale Deal for IAF This Week Ahead of French President Visit
The Indian Defence Ministry is expected to approve a deal worth Rs 3.25 lakh crore (approximately USD 4.6 billion) in the coming week for purchasing 114 Rafale fighter jets from France. This approval ...
Cricket diplomacy: India playing the long game in Afghanistan
India's victory at an international cricket game appears celebratory but the true beneficiary might be Pakistan. The article highlights how sports diplomacy can serve geopolitical interests, specifica...
PM Modi Expected to Officiate at Rollout of First C295 Aircraft from Vadodara
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to officiate the rollout and delivery of India's first C295 aircraft, manufactured by Tata-Airbus in Vadodara. The event marks a significant milestone for the ...
PM Modi To Inaugurate First Made-In-India C295 Delivered From Vadodara, Marking Milestone In TATA-Airbus JV And Indian Defence Indigenisation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the handover of the first C295 military transport aircraft manufactured under India's indigenous defence production initiative at the Tata-Airbus facility ...
EAM Jaishankar Confirms Active Detailing Underway In India-US Trade Pact
During his visit to Washington DC for a Critical Minerals ministerial meeting hosted by the US State Department, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed that detailed work on the India...
India’s solar power push misses targets as red tape, loan refusals hamper transition
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to boost rooftop solar power usage is not meeting targets due to delays in loan approvals and insufficient support from state utilities, despite substa...
The New Eurasian Triangle: How India, Greece and Armenia Are Quietly Cornering the Turkey–Pakistan–Azerbaijan Axis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Athens marked the first Indian premier’s trip to Greece in 40 years. The article explores the strategic ties forming between India, Greece, and Armenia as they ...
US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
The US military has boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean following a tracking operation that began in the Caribbean. This action signifies continuing surveillance and control over maritime trade ...
CDS Chauhan Warns of Transactional Alliances: India Must Forge Path To Victory Alone
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan warned during a seminar in Pune about the challenges of distinguishing allies from adversaries in the evolving global security landscape. He stressed that t...
Indian Navy Secures Approval For Advanced 4MW Gas Turbine Generators To Bolster Fleet Power Capabilities
The Indian Ministry of Defence has approved the acquisition of advanced 4-megawatt gas turbine-based electric power generators for the Indian Navy. This procurement aims to boost operational endurance...
Investment & Precision Castings Secures Major Defence Order From DRDO For Critical Superalloy Turbine Castings
Investment & Precision Castings Limited (IPCL) has secured a significant supply contract from the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a key body under India's DRDO. The order is for high-pressu...
Eye on China, PM Modi Pioneers Northeast's First Emergency Runway With Dramatic C-130J Highway Landing In Assam
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Assam by landing a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on a temporary runway constructed there. This event prec...
Accelerate Rafale Deal To Address IAF's Squadron Crisis Amid Rising 2.5 Threats
India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved the clearance for acquiring 114 additional Rafale fighter jets in response to rising regional tensions and a shortage of aircraft squadrons. The Indian...
IAF Eyes Pantsir Missile-Gun System Boost Amid Air Defence Push
India's Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to submit a formal proposal for the acquisition of Russian-made Pantsir-S1 short-range air defence systems as part of ongoing efforts to enhance its layered air de...
Home Minister Amit Shah's Border Inspection On Feb 21 In Assam Signals BJP's Hard Stance On Illegal Immigration Ahead of Polls
Union Home Minister Amit Shah plans to inspect the India-Bangladesh border in Cachar district, Assam, on February 21. The move reflects the BJP's strong stance against illegal immigration from Banglad...
Pakistan's Diplomatic Win? Congress Slams EAM Jaishankar As US Erases India's Map On PoK Claim
A dispute has emerged over a recently removed map from the U.S. Trade Representative’s website that depicted Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Aksai Chin as part of India. The incident occurred shortly af...
GE Plans Dedicated F404 Engine MRO Facility in India to Support IAF's Expanding Tejas Fleet
GE Aviation is planning to establish a dedicated maintenance and repair facility for the General Electric F404 engines used by India's indigenous Tejas fighter jet. This move aims to bolster India’s s...
Lokesh Machines Wins Assam Rifles Contract to Supply 1,013 ASMI Carbines
Hyderabad-based company Lokesh Machines Limited has won a contract with the Assam Rifles to supply 1,013 ASMI machine pistols. This deal is seen as a significant move towards bolstering India’s self-r...
India's Northeast Highway In Assam Becomes Strategic Runway For IAF Assets Near China Border
India has converted a 4.2-kilometre stretch of the Dibrugarh-Moran National Highway in Assam into an Emergency Landing Facility for the Indian Air Force, enhancing India's air power capabilities near ...
India's Bold Bid For 114 Rafales: Jets to Reshape Air Power And Force Tech Transfers
The article discusses India's decision to buy 114 Rafale jets from France which is expected to significantly alter the balance of air power in the region and facilitate technology transfers. Retired I...
IAF to Receive Fourth S-400 Squadron by June and Final by November This Year, Confirms Russia
The Indian Air Force will receive its fourth squadron of the Russian S-400 Triumf air defence system by June 2023, with delivery of the final squadron expected in November of this year. The long-stand...
U.S.-India Space Forum In Bangalore Draws 200+ Leaders, Seals Pathways For Mutual Synergies
The U.S.-India Space Business Forum concluded on February 11th in Bengaluru after two days of discussions attended by over 200 participants from government and industry. The event, hosted by the U.S. ...
India Accelerates Orbital Outpost With BAS-01 Launch Targeted For 2028
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), an orbital outpost as part of India's Space Vision 2047 initiative. This facility will facilitate m...
Exercise Vayu Shakti Spectacle: TEJAS, Su-30MKI, Jaguar And Rafale To Participate As IAF's Operation Sindoor Victory Showcase
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing for Exercise Vayu Shakti, a major biennial firepower demonstration scheduled to take place on February 27 at Pokhran firing range in Rajasthan. The event will f...
Sigma Advanced Systems Snaps Up AS Strategic For ₹30 Crore To Forge European Defence Bridgehead
Sigma Advanced Systems, based in Hyderabad and focused on aerospace and defence manufacturing, has purchased AS Strategic, a Delhi-based firm with strong ties to European and international defence OEM...
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