India To Expand Rafale Fleet To 150 Aircraft, Forming Core of Its Airpower Backbone

India’s Rafale expansion plan is now entering a decisive phase, with a formal Letter of Request sent to France for 114 additional fighters worth nearly ₹3.25 lakh crore (US$39 billion).This would raise India’s Rafale fleet from 36 to potentially 150 aircraft, making it the backbone of the Indian Air Force and the largest fighter acquisition in its history.India is preparing to transform the

June 4, 2026
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Zen’s TISA Aerospace Unveils Anister UAV, Strengthening India’s Indigenous Loitering Munition And Surveillance Capabilities

TISA Aerospace, now a subsidiary of Zen Technologies, has unveiled its Anister UAV, marking a significant step in India’s indigenous loitering munition and surveillance drone capabilities.The platform combines advanced autonomous strike features with real-time reconnaissance, positioning Zen firmly in the UAV and precision-guided weapons domain.The Anister UAV represents TISA Aerospace’s

June 4, 2026
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Solar Industries, BDL Joins DRDO Development-Cum-Production Partners For Project Kusha

Project Kusha represents India’s most ambitious indigenous air defence program, combining DRDO’s technological leadership with private sector partners Solar Industries and Bharat Dynamics Limited under the Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) model.The system is designed to provide a multi-layered shield against advanced aerial threats, with phased induction planned between 2028 and 2030.

June 4, 2026
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RudraM-II Missile Was Validated Under Extreme Release Conditions By DRDO-IAF

India’s DRDO and IAF have successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile under extreme release conditions, validating its subsystems and demonstrating pinpoint accuracy.The missile, capable of speeds up to Mach 5.5 and ranges of 300–350 km, represents a major leap in indigenous precision-strike and anti-radiation capabilities.The Defence Research and Development Organisation (

June 4, 2026
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India Weighs Su‑57 Licence Deal As Russia Offers Full Source Code Access

Russia has offered India unprecedented access to the Su‑57 stealth fighter’s source code, alongside licensed production rights, marking one of the most significant technology‑transfer proposals in modern defence aviation.This move could reshape India’s fifth‑generation fighter strategy, bridging the gap until the indigenous AMCA enters service.Russia has formally proposed that India undertake

June 4, 2026
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