India Expands Fighter Fleet With TEJAS MK-1A And Rafale Acquisitions

India has taken a significant step toward bolstering its aerial combat capabilities with a dual-track strategy that balances indigenous development with high-end imports. On 19 August 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the purchase of 97 TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for USD 7.4 billion.This latest

August 22, 2025
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Assessing Persistent Delays In DRDO’s Nirbhay-Based SLCM; Viable Alternatives For Enhancing Naval Strike Capability

The Indian Navy finds itself at a critical juncture as it navigates the prolonged development timeline of the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Nirbhay-based Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM), which faces significant delays that push operational readiness beyond 2030.These persistent setbacks have compelled the Navy to actively evaluate foreign alternatives to ensure

August 22, 2025
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India’s Next Leap Is Fifth-Generation Fighters With Home-Built Engines: Defence Minister At ET World Leaders Forum

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum (ET WLF) in Delhi in August 2025, highlighted India’s significant strides in indigenous defence technology, with the TEJAS fighter aircraft symbolising the nation’s growing ability to design and build advanced defence systems.He described TEJAS as a landmark in India’s defence journey and a splendid example of

August 22, 2025
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‘Robber Mentality’: Defence Minister Roasts Asim Munir Over India Ferrari, Pak Dumpster Remark

India-Pakistan relations once again witnessed a war of words following provocative remarks by Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, to which Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a strong rebuttal.The controversy began when Munir, while drawing a comparison between India and Pakistan’s economic conditions, remarked that India was akin to a luxury car—“a Mercedes or Ferrari”—while

August 22, 2025
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