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Russia’s Mi-26 is the largest & most powerful helicopter ever built, capable of lifting upto 20 tonsThe Ministry of Defence has moved decisively with the issuance of a Request for Information to damp lease three Ultra Heavy Lift Helicopters for the Indian Air Force.This marks a significant step in bolstering aerial logistics and strategic lift capability, with the specifications pointing to
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan met Armenia’s Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss avenues for joint ventures in military hardware development.The Armenian General was formally received with a ceremonial Guard of Honour, underscoring the significance of the engagement.The Headquarters of Integrated Defence Staff confirmed the
The United States vowed to choke the Strait of Hormuz after Iran refused to bend, but the results so far have exposed the limits of naval power in one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors.The US Navy, deployed east of the Strait in the Gulf of Oman to monitor and restrict traffic entering or leaving the passage, has not been able to make the blockade airtight. Dozens of tankers have
Bangalore-based SSS Defence is preparing to unveil its latest innovation, the T-12 Semi-Auto Shotgun chambered in 12 Gauge.This new firearm is designed with a range capability exceeding 80 metres, positioning it as a formidable addition to the company’s growing portfolio of indigenous small arms.The introduction of the T-12 reflects SSS Defence’s continued commitment to strengthening India’s
The VRDE Ranjeet project, also known as the Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV), is emerging as a transformative programme in India’s land systems domain. Conceived by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), it is intended to replace the Indian Army’s ageing T-72 Ajeya fleet with a next-generation main battle tank.The design and development are being spearheaded by the Vehicles
Speaking with FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney, Dr Nathaniel Powell, West Africa Analyst at Oxford Analytica and Research Associate at Lancaster University’s Centre for War and Diplomacy, explains that the jihadist group operating in Mali, JNIM, “does not a…
Maharashtra-based Bit Mapper Integration Technology has unveiled the MRT-N, a Mid Range Tracker electro-optical platform designed specifically for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions.This development marks a significant stride in India’s indigenous defence technology ecosystem, reinforcing the country’s commitment to building sovereign capabilities in advanced sensing and
The Indian Space Research Organisation has taken another decisive step in its reusable rocket program by issuing a tender for the fabrication of landing leg hardware.This initiative is part of India’s broader push to make space access more cost-effective and sustainable.The tender, formally titled “Fabrication of Landing Leg Hardware with materials for Advanced Development Module for In-situ
Nabhastra Autonomous Dive and Recovery Kamikaze DroneVisakhapatnam-based Nabhastra has achieved a significant milestone by successfully demonstrating its Autonomous Dive and Recovery Kamikaze Drone to the Indian Army.This development underscores the growing emphasis on indigenous innovation in India’s defence sector, particularly in the domain of unmanned systems designed for specialised combat
The ongoing tensions in the Gulf and the looming spectre of a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz highlight the fragility of global sea lanes.For India, whose economic arteries are deeply dependent on maritime routes, this is not a distant abstraction but an immediate strategic concern.With a coastline exceeding 11,000 kilometres, a vast Exclusive Economic Zone, and numerous islands, India’s