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WASS Secures Contract to Supply Torpedoes to Indian Navy
Fincantieri's WASS Submarine Systems has won a major contract from India's navy for the supply of Black Shark Advanced (BSA) heavyweight torpedoes for six Scorpène-class submarines in service with the...
Russia Offers India Krasukha-2 EW System to Blind Enemy AWACS and Protect Vital Defence Assets like S-400
Russia has proposed supplying the Indian military with the Krasukha-2 electronic warfare system, which can blind enemy air surveillance systems (AWACS) and protect critical defense equipment such as t...
Zelensky: Silence From India and UAE Regarding Condemnation of Russian Strikes On Ukrainian Children
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed disappointment over the lack of condemnation from India and the United Arab Emirates regarding recent Russian strikes on Ukrainian children. He hi...
The Advanced Technology Vessel Project (ATVP) Initiates Construction of The First Two Units of S5 SSBNs
India's Advanced Technology Vessel Project has begun construction on its first two units of the S5-class SSBNs, enhancing India's sea-based nuclear deterrent capacity. These submarines are significant...
HAL's Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv-NG Takes To Skies For First Time In Bangalore
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully conducted the inaugural flight of its Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv-NG in Bangalore. The Union Civil Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu, initiate...
Quad Ambassadors Reaffirm Grouping's Role For 'Free And Open' Indo-Pacific Amid China's Military Exercise In South China Sea
On December 30, 2025, the US Ambassador to China convened with Quad ambassadors from Australia, India, and Japan in Beijing. The group reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a 'free and open' Indo...
HAL Unveils Dhruv-NG: India's Sky-Conquering Helicopter; What You Must Know of Its Game-Changing Features
India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) successfully completed the first flight of its Dhruv-Next Generation (Dhruv-NG) helicopter in Bangalore. This indigenous multi-role civil helicopter aims to...
HAL Conducts Successful Maiden Test Flight of ALH Dhruv-NG, the Civilian Variant of Dhruv
State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) successfully completed the maiden test flight of the ALH Dhruv-NG multi-role helicopter in Bengaluru on December 30, 2025. This latest version is a civi...
India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth largest economy, eyes top 3 in 2026
According to preliminary estimates, India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by GDP metric and aims to overtake Germany within three years. Official confirmation of this ...
Tri-Services Deploy Adani Defence's Indigenous ARKA MANPADS (Igla-S)
Adani Defence & Aerospace has deployed its locally assembled ARKA MANPADS across India's Tri-Services. The system, derived from the Russian Igla-S, marks a significant advancement in VSHORAD capabilit...
HAL's ₹18,000 Cr R&D Spend: Next Decade's Game Plan
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced an extensive investment of approximately $2 billion over the next decade into research and development. This strategic move aims to enhance India's se...
Defence Secretary Holds Talks With Vietnam Envoy On Defence Cooperation Initiatives
India's Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, met with Vietnam's Ambassador to India, Nguyen Thanh Hai, in New Delhi to discuss advancing defence cooperation under the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Str...
India May Upgrade Select Su-30MKI Squadrons with Russian Help While Awaiting Indigenous Super-30 Completion
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is considering upgrading select squadrons of its Su-30MKI jets with Russian technology while waiting for the completion of domestically produced advanced fighters. This stra...
MoD Targets 2026 Dry Kaveri Certification To Fast-Track Ghatak Combat Drone CCS Nod
The Indian Ministry of Defence has set a deadline for the certification of the indigenous Dry Kaveri engine by Gas Turbine Research Establishment in 2026. Meeting this target is crucial for securing C...
India's K4 SLBM Test Sparks A Major Flutter In Pakistan
The recent successful test launch of India’s K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from INS Arighaat off the coast of Visakhapatnam has raised concerns in Pakistan. Conducted around December...
India’s 4th SSBN (S4*) Enters Sea Trials
India has launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), codenamed S4*, which will undergo sea trials after fitting-out at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam. This deve...
Time Technoplast Achieves Milestone: India's First Hydrogen-Powered Drone Passes Flight Trials
Time Technoplast Limited, based in Mumbai, has successfully conducted flight trials of the first hydrogen-powered drone developed in India. This achievement integrates the company's proprietary Type-I...
First Private Sector Built PSLV Rocket Launches Soon
India's space sector将迎来一个重要的里程碑,因为第一枚由私营部门制造的极地卫星运载火箭(PSLV)即将发射。这枚PSLV-XL变体由印度斯坦航空有限公司(HAL)和拉森塔布罗公司(L&T)合作建造,预计在2026年初部署海洋观测卫星Oceansat-3A (EOS-10)到目标轨道。...
Indian Air Force, IIT-Madras Partner To Develop Indigenous Airborne Communication System
The Indian Air Force's Software Development Institute has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras to develop an indigenous digital communication system for airborne applications, mark...
PM Modi hails start of stitched-ship INSV Kaundinya's maiden voyage to Oman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India's initiative to build a ship using the ancient stitched-ship technique, which is now embarking on its maiden voyage from Porbandar to Oman. The ship, named I...
The Indispensable Adversary: India’s Approach to China
India faces a complex relationship with China marked by both military tension along the Himalayan border and economic reliance due to its import-driven economy heavily dependent on Chinese parts. The ...
Adani Group to infuse Rs 1.8 lakh cr into strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing and autonomous military systems
The Adani Group plans a significant investment of Rs 1.8 lakh crore (approximately $23 billion USD) into the defense manufacturing sector, focusing on unmanned and autonomous systems as well as advanc...
Post-Operation Sindoor, DRDO Transfers Key Camouflage, Deception Techs To Army For Battle Superiority
Following Operation Sindoor, DRDO has provided the Indian Army with two critical technologies: Camouflage Pattern Generation Software Sigma 4.0 (CPGSS4.0) from Defence Laboratory Jodhpur, enhancing ba...
Adani Plans ₹1.8 Lakh Crore Defence Spend To Boost Indigenous Military Capabilities
The Adani Group plans to invest around ₹1.8 lakh crore (approximately $24 billion) in India's defence manufacturing sector by 2026, with a focus on building local military capabilities. The initiative...
DSA Holding Signs $2 Billion LoI For Innogress Ventures–Led Quantum, Deep-Tech Ecosystem
Norwegian deep-tech investor DSA Holding has signed an agreement to invest up to $2 billion in India's quantum and deep-tech sector through a partnership with Innogress Ventures. This marks one of the...
Su-57E Felon ‘Stealth’ Fighter Deal with India: Russia Just Increased Its Offer
Russia is expanding its efforts to sell the export variant Su-57E fighter jet to India. This new offer includes technology transfer, local assembly in India, and extensive access to onboard systems, e...
The C-130J Emerges as Early Favourite in India's MTA Race, Boasting IAF Familiarity and Proven High-Altitude Record
The C-130J Super Hercules from Lockheed Martin appears to be the leading candidate in India's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme, favored by the Indian Air Force due to its familiarity and prov...
Taking Bull By Its Horns: IAF Steps Up As Co-Developer of Indigenous TEJAS MK-2, Rivalling Rafale's Capabilities
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has taken on the role of co-developer for the indigenous TEJAS MK-2 fighter jet, setting it up as a rival to the advanced Rafale aircraft. This shift allows the IAF to take ...
DRDO-LRDE MMFD Program Clears Tech Evaluation: HAL, L&T, Alpha, ICOMM, AMPL Shortlisted; Financial Bids Underway
The Defence Research and Development Organisation's Laboratory for Electronics and Radar Development (DRDO–LRDE) has made significant progress on its Multi-Mode Firefinder Radar (MMFD) program. The te...
Lockheed Martin Positions C-130J As Top Pick For IAF Tactical Airlift, Eyes Indian Production Hub
Lockheed Martin views the C-130J Super Hercules as the prime contender for India's Air Force tactical airlift procurement of up to 80 military transport aircraft. The company highlights its versatilit...
President Murmu Takes Dived Sortie Onboard INS Vaghsheer On Western Seaboard
Indian President Droupadi Murmu participated in a dived sortie aboard the indigenous Kalvari-class submarine INS Vaghsheer off the Western Seaboard. Accompanied by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh ...
Bluebird Block-2 Satellite Expected To Commence Operations In Coming Weeks: AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile’s Bluebird Block-2 satellite, Bluebird-6, was successfully launched into low Earth orbit on December 24, 2025, by ISRO's LVM-3-M6 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This launc...
BEL Actively Advancing 'Anant Shastra' Air Defence Missile Systems
The Indian Army has tendered for the procurement of five to six regiments of the Anant Shastra surface-to-air missile systems from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at an estimated cost of ₹30,000 cror...
Terrorists Used 40 Kg Payload in Red Fort Explosion, Says HM Shah at Anti-Terror Conference
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that terrorists utilized 40 kg of explosives in the Red Fort car bomb explosion on November 10th, which resulted in 11 fatalities....
India Strategically Diversifies Maritime Options by Leveraging Oman’s Duqm Port Beyond Iran’s Chabahar: Report
India is leveraging Oman's Duqm port as an alternative maritime option beyond Iran's Chabahar, according to a report. The strategic use of Duqm enhances India's maritime capabilities and offers an adv...
MoD Sets 2026 Target for Dry Kaveri Certification to Expedite CCS Clearance for Ghatak UCAV Project
The Ministry of Defence has set a deadline for the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) to complete certification of the Dry Kaveri engine by 2026. This accelerated timeline is intended to speed ...
Aryavart Technologies Delivers First Batch of Arya UAVs To IAF
Bhopal-based Aryavart Technologies has delivered the first batch of ARYA-5001 tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the Indian Air Force, marking a significant milestone in India's indigenous de...
Pentagon Report Confirms China Armed Pakistan With 36 J-10C Jets
The Pentagon’s 2025 China Military Power Report reveals that China has supplied Pakistan with 36 J-10C fighters since 2020, a confirmation of earlier intelligence assessments by India. This report, ma...
Same Rocket From Successful BlueBird Block-2 Launch Now Earmarked For Crucial Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Program: ISRO Chief Confirms:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the LVM-3-M6 mission on December 24, 2025, from Satish Dhawan Space Center. The launch carried the BlueBird Block-2 communication sa...
Akash-NG Trials Clear Path For Induction: India's Medium-Range Air Defence Powerhouse Ready
The Indian Air Force has successfully completed user evaluation trials for the Akash-NG missile system at Odisha's Integrated Test Range, marking a significant boost to India’s indigenous air defence ...
Growing China-Pakistan Military Partnership a Challenge for India
The increasing military cooperation between China and Pakistan is emerging as a significant challenge for India. Beijing is rapidly expanding its presence in missile, cyber, and space domains....
India to Fortify Delhi with Capital Dome, Integrating Indigenous Missiles and Directed Energy Weapons for Total Aerial Security
India plans to strengthen its air defense by deploying the 'Capital Dome' system over New Delhi. This multi-layered defensive architecture will incorporate indigenous missiles and directed energy weap...
Modi Government Rings Death Knell of India’s Legal Right to Employment
The Indian government under Prime Minister Modi has replaced the popular MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act), enacted during Congress party rule, with a new law introducin...
Enhancing defence cooperation between Australia and India
Australia and India are looking to boost their defence collaboration through initiatives such as joint maritime patrol exercises with Boeing P-8 aircraft, coordinated naval patrols in the Indian Ocean...
China Accuses US of Sowing Discord with India and Perpetuating Its Own Military Hegemony
China has accused the United States (US) of attempting to create discord between China and its neighbor, India, while simultaneously perpetuating American military dominance in the region. This critiq...
China Ready to Strengthen Communication with India; Cites Pentagon Report Criticism
The People's Republic of China expressed readiness to bolster communication and cooperation with India while criticizing the latest Department of Defense report on China’s military capabilities. The r...
IAF Fast-Tracks Indigenous Stealth Programme to Render S-400 Invisible to China-Pak Spy Satellites
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched an indigenous project aimed at making their S-400 Triumf air defense systems invisible to the space-based surveillance capabilities of China and Pakistan. This ...
China Criticizes US for Attempting to Undermine Relations Between Beijing and India
China has criticized the United States for attempting to undermine the relationship between China and India. The criticism comes as tensions rise over geopolitical influence in Asia....
Super-30 Initiative Gains Speed as IAF Prioritises Home-Grown Software to Enhance Su-30MKI Combat Capabilities
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is intensifying the Super-30 modernisation initiative, focusing on developing indigenous software solutions to enhance the combat capabilities of its Su-30MKI aircraft. This...
China Arunachal Pradesh: Will China's Pressure on Arunachal Ease? Pentagon Report Raises Concerns
The article discusses tensions between China and India over the Arunachal Pradesh region, questioning if recent developments signify a softening of Chinese stance. The Pentagon's new report expresses ...
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