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United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement at the Shangri-La Dialogue on 30 May 2026 effectively revived India’s long-stalled program to acquire the American FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile, a procurement saga that has remained unresolved for over sixteen years.The move signals a decisive shift in India’s anti-armour capability and underscores the deepening of Indo-US
India has successfully tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an airborne platform, achieving pinpoint accuracy and validating all mission objectives.This indigenous weapon, capable of speeds up to Mach 5.5 and ranges of around 300 km, marks a major leap in India’s precision-strike capability and strengthens its self-reliance in advanced defence technologies.The Defence Research and
India has formally moved closer to finalising its largest-ever fighter aircraft acquisition, with the Ministry of Defence issuing a Letter of Request to France for 114 Rafale fighters, reported Times of India.The deal, valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh crore, will be structured as a government-to-government agreement between New Delhi and Paris. Based on the precedent of the earlier contract for
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India and France are rapidly advancing negotiations for the acquisition of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, a deal worth nearly $40 billion.The agreement is expected to feature extensive technology transfer, with up to 90 aircraft manufactured in India, reinforcing New Delhi’s “Make in India” defence production drive and ensuring greater autonomy in integrating indigenous weapons systems.India
The Indian Air Force is examining ways to strengthen the survivability of its Dassault Rafale fleets by integrating self-contained, expendable Digital Radio Frequency Memory jammers such as Leonardo’s BriteCloud.These advanced off-board decoys are designed to be launched from conventional dispensers, drawing radar-guided threats away from the aircraft and providing an additional layer of
President Donald Trump has stayed out of the public eye for the second day after negotiations with Iran were suspended, according to reports on Tuesday.Trump was reportedly furious during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Isra…
Rolls-Royce has formally proposed establishing a major aero gas turbine complex in India with full technology transfer, a move that could directly support the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program.Alongside this, the company is exploring a civil aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, investments that could bring billions of dollars and create over 10,000
Balu Forge Industries has achieved a major strategic milestone by securing a forward integration contract in the high-precision, large-calibre ammunition manufacturing sector. This development marks a significant expansion of the company’s defence manufacturing portfolio and strengthens its role in India’s self-reliance mission under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.The contract involves an initial order to
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing held extensive discussions in New Delhi on Monday, focusing on security cooperation, border management, regional stability and critical minerals.The meeting was described as wide-ranging, covering all major aspects of the bilateral relationship, including trade, defence, economic cooperation and regional developments, according to