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India has launched a significant plan to develop indigenous 1,000‑kg aerial bombs, marking a decisive step towards self‑reliance in strategic munitions.The Ministry of Defence has issued an Expression of Interest to design, develop, and procure these heavy bombs, ensuring compatibility with both Russian and Western aircraft currently in service with the Indian Air Force.The project will begin
The Indian Air Force has announced a bold initiative to develop hydrogen-powered autonomous airships, signalling a major technological leap in its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.The project, formally titled the Medium Altitude Heavy Lift Airship, is envisioned as a pilotless platform capable of operating at altitudes of around 30,000 feet while carrying payloads of up to 5,000
India is embarking on a bold new chapter in its aerospace journey with the decision to convert two Su‑30MKI fighter jets into dedicated flying testbeds for indigenous engine development, Zee News reported.The Gas Turbine Research Establishment, a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation, is spearheading this initiative, which is expected to accelerate the
Operation Sindoor remains one of the most defining episodes of the India–Pakistan confrontation in May 2025, and even now, months away from its one‑year anniversary, new details continue to emerge that highlight just how close the region came to a dangerous escalation, reported ET Now.The recent awarding of the Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Commander Saurabh Kumar has provided fresh insight into
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stark warning to India, declaring that Islamabad could target Kolkata if provoked. His remarks, made in Sialkot, alleged that New Delhi might stage a ‘false flag’ operation using planted bodies, and he claimed Pakistan would respond by “taking it to Kolkata.”No evidence was presented to substantiate these claims, which echo earlier aggressive
India’s energy security received a boost with the safe passage of the Indian‑flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi through the Strait of Hormuz.The vessel successfully transited the strategic maritime chokepoint on Friday night, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas. This marks a significant development amid ongoing regional instability and concerns over supply
India has unveiled Project Kusha, a homegrown air defence system that is already being hailed as a game‑changer. The Indian Air Force has placed orders for five squadrons, with deliveries expected between 2028 and 2030.This comes after India’s earlier purchase of five Russian S‑400 squadrons, meaning the country will soon operate at least 20 advanced air defence units. The new system is not only
Recent statements from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) indicate that the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter remains under consideration for the Indian Air Force (IAF), despite advancements in Rafale procurement and the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).HAL’s Chairman, Dr D.K. Sunil, revealed that Russian presentations on the jet’s capabilities have been made to IAF teams, with
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have launched a massive military operation, striking over 200 infrastructure sites within Iran and an additional 140 Hezbollah assets across Lebanon. This sweeping campaign, detailed in an IDF post on X, aimed to dismantle key elements of the adversaries’ military capabilities.The strikes targeted more than 200 Iranian regime infrastructure sites across Iran itself
India’s defence export sector has achieved a landmark milestone, reaching a staggering ₹38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26. This figure marks a remarkable 62.66 per cent surge from the previous year’s ₹23,622 crore, underscoring the nation’s accelerating prowess in global arms trade.The triumph reflects unwavering growth over the past five years, with exports nearly tripling in value.