IAF Launches DAD To Spearhead Indigenous Aerospace Innovation Amid ₹13,000 Crore iDEX Growth

The Indian Air Force has established the Directorate of Aerospace Design (DAD), a specialised unit poised to revolutionise indigenous aerospace development. This new directorate serves as a pivotal bridge between the military, industry, research and development institutions, and academia. By fostering seamless collaboration, DAD aims to pinpoint niche technologies with high potential for defence

March 20, 2026
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Trump’s War Math: From Sindoor’s ‘ From 3 To Finally 11 Jets’ To Iran’s 16 Mounting Toll — What’s His Count?

The ongoing Middle East conflict has inflicted severe damage on American air assets since hostilities with Iran erupted on 28 February 2026.Reports confirm at least 16 US military aircraft destroyed, encompassing combat losses, accidents, and friendly fire. This mounting toll underscores vulnerabilities in operations dubbed Operation Epic Fury.Central to these setbacks are the MQ-9 Reaper drones,

March 20, 2026
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Bondada Engineering Clinches Breakthrough BEL Defence Order, Eyes ‘Make in India’ Expansion

Bondada Engineering Limited, a Hyderabad-based engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm, has achieved a significant milestone by securing its maiden defence contract from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bondada Dynamics Private Limited, the company will supply critical components for defence applications valued at ₹35.70 lakhs.This order marks

March 20, 2026
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Samtel Avionics Ventures into Drones And Space, Eyes ₹1,000 Crore Orders In India’s Defence Self-Reliance Surge

Samtel Avionics Ltd., a prominent player in India’s defence electronics sector, has unveiled ambitious plans to venture into space technologies and indigenous drone systems. This expansion forms part of a broader strategy to bolster the nation’s self-reliance in cutting-edge defence electronics, as announced in New Delhi on 26 February 2026, reported India Strategic.Over the last five years, the

March 20, 2026
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Iran Deploys Multi-Warhead Missiles In 66th True Promise Wave Amid Gulf Energy Escalations

Iran has escalated its military operations in the ongoing West Asia conflict by launching five super-heavy, multi-warhead missiles as part of the 66th wave of Operation True Promise 4, according to Iranian state media Press TV.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) described the strikes as a large-scale reprisal, successfully targeting locations in the heart and south of Israel, including

March 20, 2026
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Gadchiroli Nears Left Wing Extremism-Free As ₹68 Lakh Bounty Maoists Surrender

Here’s a detailed report expanding on the surrender of Naxalites in Gadchiroli, drawing from the provided details and contextualising the broader decline of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in the region.Eleven Naxalites, including five senior operatives, surrendered before police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district on Thursday. Carrying a combined

March 20, 2026
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Anjani Technoplast Pioneers Resilient Pressurized Containers For India’s Missile Arsenal

Noida-based Anjani Technoplast Ltd. has unveiled its Pressurised Missile Containers (PMC), a cutting-edge solution tailored for India’s defence sector. These containers are meticulously engineered to protect high-value assets, including missiles, warhead sections, and sensitive electronic equipment. During both storage and transit, they ensure unwavering reliability in demanding conditions.The

March 20, 2026
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Russian Intel Triggers NIA Arrest of US National, Six Ukrainians

Russian intelligence has played a pivotal role in a significant counter-terrorism operation by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA), reported Hindustan Times. Authorities arrested a US national, Mathew Aaron VanDyke, alongside six Ukrainian citizens on 13 March 2026 at airports in Delhi, Lucknow, and Kolkata. This action stemmed from intelligence shared by Russian counterparts regarding

March 20, 2026
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Iran’s Shock Claim: F-35 Struck in Historic First As US Jet Makes Emergency Landing

Iran has claimed a historic military feat by asserting it achieved the world’s first strike on a US F-35 Lightning II, the pinnacle of fifth-generation stealth fighter technology.Tehran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its advanced air defence systems downed the aircraft in central Iranian airspace at 2:50 a.m. local time on Thursday. This bold declaration comes amid

March 20, 2026
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