More results...
India’s strategic submarine fleet continues to expand with the recent launch of its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, codenamed S4*. This vessel marks a pivotal advancement in the nation’s sea-based nuclear deterrence.Launched on 16 October 2024 at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam, the S4* is presently in the fitting-out phase, prior to commencing sea trials.Unlike its
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore, marking a significant step towards bolstering the operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted that these decisions, taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscore the Ministry of Defence’s unwavering
Engine delivery delays for the Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS MK-1A continue to hinder Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s schedule to the Indian Air Force, exacerbating squadron shortages amid ongoing reliance on foreign suppliers like GE Aerospace.Rolls-Royce has proposed a strategic partnership to co-develop a next-generation 110-130 kN engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, positioning
Lockheed Martin has positioned the C-130J Super Hercules as the optimal choice for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft procurement, amid plans to acquire up to 80 units to replace ageing AN-32 and IL-76 fleets.The company highlights its surge production capacity of up to 36 aircraft annually in Marietta, Georgia, with potential for further scaling, and proposes an unprecedented final
The Ministry of Defence has imposed a firm 2026 deadline for the Gas Turbine Research Establishment to certify the indigenous Dry Kaveri engine, positioning it as a pivotal requirement for securing Cabinet Committee on Security clearance for the Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle project.This target underscores a strategic shift towards synchronising engine maturation with airframe development
Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys (IMFA), a prominent ferro alloys producer based in Odisha, has announced its intention to venture into the critical minerals sector.This comes amid a growing national push to secure supplies of these essential resources, which are vital for advanced technologies including electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and defence applications.The company boasts over
India successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) on 29 December 2025 at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.This achievement marks a significant milestone in bolstering the Indian Army’s precision strike and long-range artillery capabilities, with the rocket demonstrating a strike range of 120 kilometres.Defence Minister Rajnath
India’s recent successful test of the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from INS Arighaat has elicited sharp reactions from Pakistan’s strategic security circles.Conducted off Visakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal around 23-24 December 2025, this marks the second trial from the vessel following an initial launch in November 2024.The K-4, with its 3,500 km range, significantly extends
The United States on Monday unveiled a €1.7 billion pledge for United Nations humanitarian aid, even as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to scale back foreign assistance and warns UN agencies to “adapt, shrink or die” in line with new…
India’s space sector stands at a pivotal juncture with the imminent launch of the nation’s first privately manufactured Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), crafted by a consortium of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T).This PSLV-XL variant, designated for an early 2026 mission, will deploy the Oceansat-3A (EOS-10) Earth observation satellite into a