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The Defence Ministry of India is poised to advance procurement plans for 13 Russian Pantsir S-1 self-propelled air defence systems, awaiting formal proposals from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army.These systems are designed to neutralise medium-range surface-to-air missiles, short-range rockets, and kamikaze drones, addressing critical gaps in India’s layered air defence
The Indian Air Force is poised to initiate a significant procurement process for 60 multi-role transport aircraft, a move intended to modernise its ageing tactical airlift capabilities.This mega-deal has attracted global aerospace heavyweights, with Brazil’s Embraer, the United States’ Lockheed Martin, and Russia’s Ilyushin emerging as the primary contenders for the lucrative contract.The
The recent clearance by India’s Defence Acquisition Council for 114 Dassault Rafale jets, a deal valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh Crores, marks a pivotal moment for India’s aerial strategy.While French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged significant technology transfer following the recent A.I. Summit, a critical caveat remains: the refusal to share sensitive source codes. This restriction
India has steadfastly refused American fighter jets, even as the United States has pitched nearly every model in its arsenal over the past two decades. From F-16s to F-35s, the offers have come thick and fast, yet New Delhi has turned them down each time, wrote Shiv Aroor a respected defence analyst of NDTV web portal.Consider the current spectacle over Iran. F/A-18 Super Hornets launch from
A coalition of seven Western nations has launched guidelines to help integrate security-by-design principles into future 6G standards
The Israeli military has confirmed that an F-35 stealth fighter successfully intercepted and shot down an Iranian YAK-130 aircraft over Tehran. This engagement represents a significant milestone in modern aerial warfare, as it marks the first time this specific fifth-generation aircraft has destroyed a manned enemy plane in combat.The encounter took place amidst a rapid escalation of hostilities,
An Iranian naval frigate, the IRIS Dena, has been sunk following a suspected submarine attack off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The incident occurred as the vessel was returning to Iran after participating in the MILAN 2026 multinational naval exercises in Visakhapatnam.According to reports from Reuters, at least 101 personnel remain missing, while 78 others have been wounded, including 32 who
A US submarine has reportedly destroyed an Iranian warship using a torpedo in international waters, marking a significant escalation in the direct military confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The announcement was made by United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who framed the strike as a decisive action within the broader context of the intensifying Israel-Iran conflict.
The US State Department has issued a mandatory departure order for non-emergency personnel and their families stationed at the American consulates in Lahore and Karachi.This decision follows a significant escalation in regional instability, with officials citing acute safety risks that have made the continued presence of non-essential staff untenable.While the consulates are being drawn down, the