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Russia has proposed an advanced dual-seat variant of its Su-57 stealth fighter to India, complete with full technology transfer, in a bid to revive the stalled Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) partnership.This offer was presented during the Wings India 2026 exhibition in Hyderabad and subsequent high-level talks between the two nations. The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) aims to
In a landmark achievement for India’s defence research ecosystem, the Research and Development Establishment (Engineers) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has joined forces with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) to pioneer indigenous tactile sensor arrays. This innovation marks a pivotal step towards sovereign mastery in robotics and bionics.These
ROSTEC continues to pursue India as a key export market for its advanced fighter aircraft, undeterred by repeated rejections from New Delhi.Since the 1960s, following the Soviet rift with China, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has served as the primary customer for Soviet and later Russian jets, securing major deals for MiG-21s, MiG-27s, and Su-30s, reported French media outlet
In March 2026, the Indian Navy has elevated its warships to operational standby in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. This deployment forms part of Operation Sankalp, a sustained mission to shield Indian merchant shipping from escalating regional conflicts.Since June 2019, Indian destroyers and frigates have maintained a rotational presence in these vital waters. Their primary mandate is to
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has claimed it struck the large aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with four ballistic missiles. The US has called it a lie, saying the carrier remains fully operational.
IIT-Madras has unveiled a pioneering electronic system designed to power Pulsed Plasma Thrusters (PPTs) for small satellites. This development marks a significant stride in India’s efforts to enhance indigenous space technology, particularly in the domain of satellite propulsion.PPTs are compact propulsion devices that use short bursts of plasma to generate thrust, making them ideal for
Sagar Defence Engineering has laid the foundation stone for what promises to be the world’s first autonomous maritime shipbuilding and systems centre.Situated at Juvvaladinne harbour in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district, this ambitious 29.58-acre facility marks a bold stride in India’s maritime technology landscape.Backed by the Andhra Pradesh government, the project received its ceremonial
Garuda Aerospace, a leading Indian drone manufacturer, has forged a strategic partnership with Airbus Helicopters through a contract to acquire up to 18 units of the advanced Flexrotor unmanned aerial system (UAS).This deal, announced on 12 March 2026, signals a bold move in the company’s ambitions to broaden its global footprint in UAS leasing and services.The agreement allows Garuda Aerospace
One of the first crude oil tankers to reach Mumbai Port since the escalation of the Iran-US conflict has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the precarious state of global energy shipping routes.The Liberia-flagged vessel, Shenlong Suezmax, docked at Mumbai Port at 1 pm on Wednesday and was secured at Jawahar Dweep by 6:06 pm, according to reports from news agency ANI.The
The Ministry of Defence has unveiled a comprehensive vision document titled ‘Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military’.Released publicly on Thursday following its launch by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 10-Mar-2026, the 47-page blueprint outlines transformative structural and technological reforms for the Indian armed forces.Attended by top military brass