TEJAS MK-2 Nears Maiden Flight As Taxi Trials Set To Begin; Signal India’s Leap in Air Combat Modernisation

India’s indigenous TEJAS MK-2 fighter jet is entering a decisive phase as taxi trials and certification clearances progress ahead of its maiden flight expected in 2026, Zee News reported.Developed jointly by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and the Aeronautical Development Agency, the medium-weight fighter is designed to replace ageing fleets in the Indian Air Force while enhancing strike range and

April 22, 2026
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IAF’s Sirsa Unit Intercepted Pakistani Ballistic Missile, Prevents Potential Strike On Delhi During Ops Sindoor

The quick response of an Indian Air Force unit based in Haryana last May prevented what could have been a devastating strike on Delhi. During the height of the Indo-Pak conflict, a Pakistani ballistic missile, believed to be either a Fatah missile or a Shaheen-II variant, was intercepted and destroyed by the Barak-8 surface-to-air missile system operated by 45 Wing in Sirsa, citing a report

April 22, 2026
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Defence Minister Rajnath’s Focus Will Be Advancing Next-Gen Submarine Deal (Project 75I), Worth ₹90,000 Crores

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has embarked on a three-day official visit to Germany, commencing on 21 April 2026. The trip focuses on bolstering defence industrial collaboration, intensifying military-to-military engagements, and probing cooperation in emerging domains.This visit holds particular importance as it marks Singh’s first to Germany since assuming office in 2019. The previous such

April 22, 2026
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QNu Labs to Deliver 1,000km+ Quantum Networks For India’s Defence Forces

QNu Labs, a Bangalore-based deeptech start-up, has successfully demonstrated a 1,000-km quantum communication network and is now preparing to supply even longer operational networks for the Indian Armed Forces, marking a major leap in India’s defence technology and secure communications.QNu Labs has emerged as a pioneer in India’s quantum-security landscape, developing indigenous quantum key

April 22, 2026
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Local HAMMER Production: A Game Changer For India’s Armed Forces

The local production of HAMMER  (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) precision-guided munitions through the joint venture between Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France’s Safran represents a significant milestone in India’s defence modernisation and self-reliance drive.The agreement, formalised after discussions between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Emmanuel Macron,

April 22, 2026
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Rajnath Singh Warns Hormuz Crisis Poses Direct Threat To India, Pitches Deeper Defence Ties With Germany

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday underlined that the ongoing conflict in West Asia, involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, has ceased to be a regional matter, given its wide-ranging implications for global energy security, food supplies, and economic stability, reported Hindustan Times.Speaking in Berlin, he emphasised that for a developing country like India, which depends

April 22, 2026
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