Month: April 2026

AMCA To Incorporate Stealth-Defying Cutting-Edge, Indigenous Passive Infrared Search And Track (IRST) System

India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) will incorporate a cutting-edge, indigenous passive Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system tailored for fifth-generation stealth operations.This system promises to detect low-observable targets at extended ranges while preserving the aircraft’s own stealth profile by avoiding any emissions that could betray its position.Key attributes of the AMCA

April 30, 2026
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Jaish‑e‑Mohammad Terrorist Maulana Salman Azhar Dies In Mysterious Bahawalpur Hit‑And‑Run

Maulana Salman Azhar, a senior commander of the Pakistan‑backed terror outfit Jaish‑e‑Mohammad, has died under mysterious circumstances in Bahawalpur, Punjab province of Pakistan.Reports indicate that he was struck by an unidentified vehicle in what appeared to be a hit‑and‑run incident.The exact cause of death remains unclear, but the event has been described as a road accident involving an ‘

April 30, 2026
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Magellanic Cloud And Rayonix Tech Launch ₹100 Crore JV With Israel’s Xtend To Build Advanced Defence Drones In India

Surveillance technology firm Magellanic Cloud has announced a joint venture worth ₹100 crore with indigenous defence technology company Rayonix Tech to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles in India, reported MoneyControl. The collaboration is designed to strengthen India’s defence ecosystem by meeting the rising demand for advanced drone technologies.The venture will be developed in partnership

April 30, 2026
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MKU Breaks New Ground As First Private Firm To Secure IAF Aircraft MRO Contracts, Expanding India’s Defence Sustainment Ecosystem

MKU Limited has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first private sector company in India to secure long-term Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul contracts from the Indian Air Force, as per a report here.This marks a decisive shift from the “Make in India” focus towards “Maintain in India,” signalling a broader push for operational self-reliance in defence.Traditionally, lifecycle

April 30, 2026
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Future Warfare Mix Must Offset BrahMos Cost, Says Air Marshal Dixit

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, underscored the importance of maintaining a balanced mix of traditional and modern weapon systems while addressing the ANI National Security Summit 2.0.He cautioned against viewing drones and missiles purely as cost-effective solutions, stressing that long-term operational analysis continues to favour a combined approach that includes

April 30, 2026
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Enord And KAMA Forge India-Russia Partnership To Advance VTOL Cargo UAVs For Remote Logistics

Delhi-based drone technology company Enord has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding with Russia’s KAMA to collaborate on advancing air cargo transportation, with a particular emphasis on Vertical Take-Off and Landing unmanned aerial vehicle technologies designed for challenging terrains. The agreement reflects a growing interest in harnessing UAVs for logistics and infrastructure

April 30, 2026
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DRDO’s Drive For Indigenous Drones And Missiles To Secure India’s Strategic Edge

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is intensifying efforts to strengthen the country’s drone and missile capabilities, positioning itself to meet the demands of modern warfare and global conflict scenarios. The focus is on indigenous innovation, advanced technology integration, and strategic readiness.DRDO has been at the forefront of developing drones tailored for both

April 30, 2026
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Indigenous Ghatak Combat Drone Will Be 13-Ton Aircraft Defence Procurement Board Clears Induction of 67 UCAVs

The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) had formally approved the acquisition of sixty-seven Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous combat drone programme.Each Ghatak UCAV will be a 13-ton class vehicle, designed to deliver stealth, endurance, and precision strike capabilities in contested environments. This approval underscores the government’s

April 30, 2026
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UAE & Saudi Arabia Have Increased Shipments To India From Alternative Ports To Bypass Hormuz

India’s crude oil imports averaged 4.4 million barrels per day between 1 and 26 April, marking a decline of about 15 per cent compared with February’s intake of 5.2 million barrels per day. This reduction highlights the strain on supplies as regional disruptions continue to weigh on energy flows.Efforts by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to bypass the Strait of Hormuz have provided some

April 30, 2026
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AIESL Drives Nagpur MRO Expansion To Global Aviation Hub Status By 2026

Air India Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) is pressing ahead with a significant expansion of its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities at Nagpur, with the ambition of transforming the site into a premier global aviation maintenance hub by 2026.The initiative is designed to attract international airlines, broaden technical expertise, and extend service offerings across both

April 30, 2026
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