AVNL to Finalise Bharat Light Tank Design by Year-End, Prototype Expected in Late 2026

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), one of Asia’s largest tank manufacturers based in Avadi, Chennai, is set to complete the design and development of its fully indigenous Bharat Light Tank by the end of this year, 2025.The company expects to roll out the first prototype of this lightweight tank by the end of 2026, marking a significant milestone in India’s defence self-reliance mission.​The

October 11, 2025
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India’s Indigenous Surface Wave Over-the-Horizon Radar Nears Field Trials

India’s Ministry of Defence is advancing its Surface Wave Over-the-Horizon (SW-OTH) Radar project into the trial phase, marking a major milestone in indigenous long-range maritime surveillance technology.The system employs high-frequency (HF) surface-wave propagation, allowing radar signals to bend and travel along the curvature of the sea, thereby detecting vessels far beyond the line-of-sight

October 11, 2025
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IAF Weighs Russian Su-57E Stealth Jets As Interim Edge Before AMCA Arrives

The Indian Air Force (IAF) considers the acquisition of the Su-57E stealth fighter as a vital interim solution to counter escalating stealth-fighter capabilities of China and Pakistan, particularly while its indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program is under development and delayed for full operational readiness.​India’s current fleet comprises fourth-generation fighters such as

October 11, 2025
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New US Envoy Sergio Gor Heads To New Delhi Amid Trump Tariff Tensions

Newly-appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, embarked on his first official visit to New Delhi from October 9 to 14, 2025, accompanied by Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael J. Rigas.The visit aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between the United States and India as the two countries engage in ongoing trade negotiations despite rising tensions over US-imposed

October 11, 2025
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Jaishankar Meets US Ambassador-Designate Sergio Gor, Discusses India-US Ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor on October 11, 2025, at the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. During the meeting, they discussed the growing India-US relationship and its increasing global significance. Jaishankar expressed his pleasure at meeting Gor and wished him success in his new role.​Gor, who recently arrived in India, is on a six-day

October 11, 2025
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