TEJAS MK-1A Deliveries Slated For Post-April Amid IAF-MoD Concessions On Minor Specs

Deliveries of the indigenous TEJAS MK-1A fighter jet are poised to commence after 1 April 2026, marking the start of India’s next financial year. This development follows critical agreements between the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the public sector manufacturer.The IAF had previously outlined a roster of ‘essential’ requirements

February 22, 2026
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Kanpur’s MKU Eyes Moroccan Defence Hub With New Factory Venture

MKU Limited, the Kanpur-based defence manufacturer renowned for soldier protection systems, is reportedly planning to establish a production facility in Morocco to bolster its foothold in North Africa.This move aligns with burgeoning India-Morocco defence ties, highlighted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Rabat in September 2025, where key pacts were inked. The company has already

February 22, 2026
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India’s $40 Billion Gamble: Logic Behind India’s Acquisition of Dassault’s Advanced Rafale Jets

India’s pursuit of a $40 billion deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets from France marks a pivotal moment in its military modernisation efforts.This government-to-government contract with Dassault Aviation, approved by the Defence Acquisition Council on 12 February, awaits final clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Security. Estimated at ₹3.25 lakh crore, it could become the largest procurement in

February 22, 2026
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INS Aridhaman: Stealth Submarine Set To Fortify India’s Nuclear Deterrence In The Indo-Pacific

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India’s nuclear triad comprises sea-, land-, and air-based delivery systems for nuclear warheads, ensuring a credible second-strike capability under its "No First Use" policy. INS Aridhaman, as the third Arihant-class SSBN, forms the maritime pillar, providing the most survivable leg due to its stealthy underwater endurance.
India is poised to commission its third

February 22, 2026
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Third TEJAS Setback: IAF Grounds Fleet After Latest Crash, Pilot Ejects Safely

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has suffered yet another blow to its TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft programme with the loss of a fighter jet in a training accident earlier this month.Reported by Manu Pubby of The Economic Times, the incident has prompted extensive fleet-wide checks as investigations proceed.The crash occurred at a key air base during landing following a routine training sortie. The

February 22, 2026
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