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DRDO Chief Confirms June–July 2026 First Flight Window for Indigenous LCA Mk2 Fighter Jet, Signalling Rapid Development Progress
The DRDO chief has confirmed that the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2 will have a first flight window in June-July 2026, marking significant progress in its development....
GE-HAL Expected to Finalize F414 Engine ToT Deal by March 2026, First Indigenous Unit Targeted for 2029
India is on the verge of finalizing a technology transfer (ToT) deal with General Electric (GE) and HAL for the F414 engines. The deal is anticipated to be completed by March 2026, with the first indi...
Arihant Class Nuclear-Powered Submarine S4* Likely To Be Named INS Arisudan
The fourth Arihant-class nuclear-powered submarine, designated S4*, is anticipated to become known as INS Arisudan within the Indian Navy. Launched by India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October...
IAF Chief Urges ADA To Meet Delivery Timelines For Operational Readiness
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, the Chief of the Air Staff, urged the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to meet delivery timelines for critical projects crucial to maintaining the Indian Air Force's ...
Govt Clears 22 Electronics Parts Projects At ₹42,000 Crores Investment
The Indian government has given the green light to 22 new proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a total investment of almost ₹42,000 Crores from leading firms su...
EAM Jaishankar To Visit France, Luxembourg To Deepen Strategic, Bilateral Engagements
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will embark on a six-day official visit to France and Luxembourg from January 4-10, 2026. The trip aims to strengthen India's bilateral relations with both count...
DRDO Receives AoN to Develop BM-04 Short-Range Ballistic Missile, Filling the Critical Gap Between Pinaka and Agni
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has received Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to develop the BM-04 short-range ballistic missile, aiming to fill a critical gap between existi...
Russian Orbital Station (ROS) - Bharatiya Antriksh Station (BAS) Pact: Russia And India Sync Orbits For Post-ISS Collaboration
Russia and India have agreed to synchronize their respective orbital stations, the Russian Orbital Station (ROS) and the Indian National Space Station (BAS), in preparation for collaborative activitie...
IAF Accelerates Indigenous DEAD Loitering Munitions Post-May Ops Sindoor Success
The Indian Air Force is accelerating development of indigenous loitering munitions for Destruction of Enemy Air Defences (DEAD) missions, spurred by the success of Israeli-made HAROP systems in the re...
India Performed Creditably During Operation Sindoor, Says Stimson Centre Analyst Christopher Clary
Christopher Clary, a Fellow at the Stimson Center's South Asia program, has noted that India demonstrated commendable performance during the May 2025 conflict with Pakistan. According to Clary’s repor...
India To Deploy Layered Air Defence Shields Across Defence Corridors To Protect Critical Hubs From Pakistan-China Threats
India intends to install comprehensive air defence systems throughout its major Defence Corridors to protect crucial industrial and strategic infrastructure from potential threats, primarily from Paki...
India ‘spreads its bets’ to beat Trump’s 50% tariff as exports rise
India has signed free-trade agreements quickly with nations like New Zealand to diversify its trade partnerships after US President Donald Trump imposed 50% import tariffs on Indian goods. This strate...
Rolls-Royce Pitches Adaptable AMCA Engine Core to Power India’s Future Fighter Jets and Next-Gen Naval Warships
Rolls-Royce has expressed its interest in developing an adaptable engine core that can power the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) for the Indian Air Force as well as next-generation naval warshi...
Busy Year IN 2026; ISRO's Big Plan Revealed
ISRO plans an ambitious year ahead in 2026 following the success of Chandrayaan-3. The organization aims to expand its role in the global space industry through a series of launches including advanced...
Pakistan Endorses China's Mediation Claim In May India-Pakistan Clash
Pakistan has publicly acknowledged China's role as mediator during the four-day conflict with India that occurred in May 2025. This is a significant shift from Pakistan’s previous emphasis on US Presi...
Pakistan's Air Force Claims To Have Tested Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile
The Pakistan Air Force claims to have successfully tested the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile on January 3, 2026. This test is seen as a response to India’s recent missile tests, particularly the ...
Big success For Telangana Police, 20 Maoists Led By Badse Sukka With Reward of ₹50 lakh Surrenders
On January 3, 2026, a high-ranking member of the CPI (Maoist) group, Badse Sukka, also known as Deva, surrendered to the Telangana police along with 19 other members. This surrender is considered sign...
IAF Strategically Abandons Separate C-130J Order for Special Forces to Prioritise the Expansive MTA Tender
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to abandon a plan to purchase six additional C-130J Super Hercules aircraft through direct foreign military sales. This move is aimed at prioritizing the Medium ...
China to lead joint naval drills with Brics nations in South African waters
Next week, China will lead joint naval exercises named 'Will for Peace 2026' with BRICS nations in South Africa's waters. This marks the first defense cooperation initiative of the bloc, potentially a...
Kalyani's Defence Orderbook: ₹10,000 Crores To ₹14,000 Crores Surge By FY26 End
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, a subsidiary of Bharat Forge, currently holds orders worth approximately ₹10,000 crore ($1.1 billion) in India's defence sector. The company expects this orderbook t...
Following Success in Morocco, Tata Offers WhAP 8x8 Platform to Greece for Rigorous Operational Field Trials
India's Tata Motors has offered its Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier (WHAP) 8x8 platform to the Greek military for rigorous operational field trials. This move follows successful sales of the WHAP i...
Can Europe survive its crippling paralysis?
The year 2025 saw intense conflict across various regions of the world, along with devastating natural disasters and trade disruptions due to President Trump's tariff policies. These events highlight ...
How New Pinaka LRGR-120 to Empower Indian Army to Conduct Cost-Effective Saturation Strikes Deep Inside Enemy Territory
The Indian Army has been granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) for the procurement of the Pinaka Long Range Rocket System (LRGR). This new variant is designed ...
DRDO's K-6 SLBM Nears Testing Phase With 8,000 km Strike Capability
India's DRDO has announced that its K-6 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) is approaching the testing phase, which represents a significant improvement in India's sea-based nuclear deterrence...
'How India Exercises Right To Defend Itself Is Up To India,' Says EAM Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India has an unequivocal right to defend itself against terrorism and stressed that the way this right is exercised is a matter for India alo...
Russia Renews Offer To Supply India With S-350 Vityaz Air Defence System With Full Tech Transfer
Russia has renewed its offer to supply India with the S-350 Vityaz air defense system, including full technology transfer for local production and maintenance. This move aligns with India's self-relia...
MIDHANI Develops Indigenous Alloys For AL-31FP Turbofans Powering Su-30MKI Jets
Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) has received provisional approval from the Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC) for the development of critical materials necessary for th...
Baloch Leader Mir Yar Baloch Appeals To EAM Jaishankar, Warns China May Deploy Troops In Balochistan Soon
Mir Yar Baloch, a leader of the Baloch nationalist movement, has issued an open letter dated January 1, 2026, warning India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar that China may soon deploy troops ...
NIBE Secures ₹293 Crore Army Contract For Universal Rocket Launcher Reviving A Key Procurement Program
NIBE Limited secured an important contract from the Indian Army for manufacturing and supplying ground equipment, accessories, ESP units, and ammunition for the Universal Rocket Launcher System. The t...
Russia-India logistics deal could serve US interests over China’s
Russia has ratified a Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics (RELOS) agreement with India, allowing militaries from each country access to the other's facilities for supplies and services. This move happene...
Indian Army Led Full Operational Planning: New Details On Operation Sindoor Emerges
The Indian Army has revealed new details about Operation Sindoor, which took place in May 2025 and targeted terrorist infrastructure based in Pakistan. This operation highlights the army's successful ...
Ministry of Defence achieves major milestones in modernization and self-reliance during the Year of Reforms 2025
The Ministry of Defence under Rajnath Singh concluded the 'Year of Reforms 2025' with significant strides towards modernizing military capabilities and enhancing self-reliance. Detailed reforms were i...
MoD Sanctions Critical Funding for Indigenous 1,350 HP Engines to Power Indian Army’s T-90 Tank Fleet
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved financial support for the development and production of indigenous 1,350 hp engines for use in the Indian Army's T-90 tank fleet....
L&T Produces Second LCA Mk1A Wing Set in Record 128 Days, Showing Ability to Deliver Three Wing Sets Annually
In a significant advancement for India's domestic defense production, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has successfully dispatched the second wing set for an unnamed aircraft at an unprecedented pace of just 128...
Operation Sindoor: How India Dismantled Pakistan's Nuclear Bluff In 2025
Describes Operation Sindoor (May 6-10, 2025), a 88-hour campaign where India demonstrated the ineffectiveness of Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine of 'Full Spectrum Deterrence,' which uses the threat of esc...
Beijing's Pakistan Arms Support During Operation Sindoor Undermines Mediator Credibility: South Asia Analyst Michael Kugelman
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman has criticized China's claim of acting as a mediator during the India-Pakistan military confrontation in May 2025, pointing out that Beijing simultaneously provided...
Pahalgam Terror Kingpin Confesses: India Destroyed Camps In Operation Sindoor; Makes Empty Threats
India has conducted Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-based terrorism, which top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) official Saifullah Kasuri admits resulted in the destruction of terrorist camps. Kasuri is the d...
​Brazil, India Push For Deeper Trade Ties As Lula Plans New Delhi Visit
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva plans to lead Brazil's largest official delegation to an Asian nation during a visit to New Delhi in early February 2026. The trip aims to deepen trade re...
China’s Quad counter centers on building an anti-India arc
As the Quad (US, Japan, India, and Australia) aims to limit China's influence, Beijing is constructing a strategic counter-network focusing specifically on the weakest link within the Quad, India. Thr...
Operation Sindoor a resounding testament to India’s unwavering resolve against cross-border terrorism: Defence Ministry
The Indian Defense Ministry highlights Operation Sindoor as a significant operation demonstrating India's commitment and resilience against cross-border terrorism....
Defence Minister lauds DRDO's 'scientific excellence' on Foundation Day, calls it vital for defence preparedness
Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for its scientific achievements on the 68th Foundation Day, emphasizing the importance of these a...
India’s S4* SSBN Hits Record 80% Indigenous Content, Paving the Way for Higher Localisation in S5 & Project-77 Subs
India's fourth strategic ballistic missile submarine (S4*) has reached a significant milestone with over 80% indigenous content. This development marks an important step towards greater localisation a...
5 Things to Watch in South Asia Next Year
Key geopolitical developments and risks are anticipated for South Asia in the upcoming year following an eventful 2025. The summary does not provide specific details but highlights that there will be ...
DRDO Successfully Conducts Salvo Launch of Two Pralay Tactical Ballistic Missiles As Part of User Evaluation Trials
On December 31, 2025, the DRDO successfully launched two Pralay tactical ballistic missiles in quick succession off the coast of Odisha. This salvo launch was part of ongoing user evaluation trials an...
Indian Navy's 4th SSBN (S4*) Has An Indigenous Content of Over 80%
The Indian Navy has launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, code-named S4*, with over 80% indigenous content. The submarine was launched on October 16, 2024, at the Ship Build...
India-Russia Kick Off IL-114-300 Aircraft Joint Production Talks Post-Putin Visit; HAL-UAC Seal MoU, ROSTEC Leads Feasibility Study
India and Russia have initiated discussions on joint production of the IL-114-300 turboprop aircraft, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) signing a M...
India conducts successful test of Pralay, quasi-ballistic missile off Odisha coast
India conducted a successful test of the Pralay missile on Wednesday, firing two missiles consecutively from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha....
DAC Clears Additional Meteor Missiles For IAF Rafale Fighters
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council has given Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to procure more Meteor air-to-air missiles to enhance the combat capabilities of the Indian Air Force's Rafale fighters. ...
DRDO Readies Early 2026 Trials For ASTRA MK-2 With Enhanced 200 km Dual-Pulse Motor
The DRDO plans trials for the upgraded ASTRA MK-2 Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) in early 2026. The new version features a sophisticated dual-pulse rocket motor, extending its range t...
US envoy backs ‘free, open’ Indo-Pacific at Quad meeting in Beijing amid PLA Taiwan drills
The U.S., Australian, Indian, and Japanese ambassadors met in Beijing for a Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad). This meeting occurred alongside the People's Liberation Army conducting military dri...
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