Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) grapples with profound delays in delivering TEJAS MK-1A light combat aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF).These indigenous jets represent a cornerstone of India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Yet, despite structural completion of nearly two dozen airframes at HAL’s Nashik facility, the fleet sits idle.The crux of the impasse lies in a crippling
Dragon And Elephant Dance Into Deeper Ties: Beijing Hails 76 Years of India-China Diplomacy
China’s Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, marked the 76th anniversary of
diplomatic ties between Beijing and New Delhi with a call for stable and
cooperative relations. In a post on X, he emphasised that China and India are
“neighbours that cannot be moved apart” and should remain “good-neighbourly
friends and partners that help each other succeeds”
He described this
Iranian officials ‘laugh’ at Trump’s claim Iran wants a ceasefire
A senior Iranian official has laughed in response to US President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran asked for a ceasefire.
Navy Was On The Brink of Sea Strike Against Pakistan During Operation Sindoor, Reveals Admiral Tripathi
In a striking revelation at a naval investiture ceremony in Mumbai, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi disclosed that his forces were mere minutes from launching strikes against Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor last year.The operation followed the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, prompting a swift and robust military response.Admiral Tripathi, while awarding Yudh Seva
Mach-2 Menace: Russia’s Su-57 Challenges Western Air Dominance
Russia’s Su-57 Felon fighter jet continues to attract scrutiny from defence analysts due to its blend of stealth shaping, reported high speed, and long-range capabilities.With a top speed of Mach 2 and a combat radius exceeding 2,000 miles, the aircraft is positioned as Russia’s answer to Western fifth-generation fighters. wrote Kris Osborn of 19FortyFive.However, despite its impressive
‘Strait of Hormuz Will Be Opened, But Not For You’ Tehran Threatens US With New Maritime Restrictions As Trump Claims Success In Iranian ‘Regime Change’
The escalation in diplomatic hostility between Tehran and Washington has reached a critical juncture following statements from Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian parliament’s national security commission.On Wednesday, Azizi explicitly warned that the Islamic Republic intends to redefine access to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime artery for global energy supplies.He asserted that while
PM Netanyahu Declares Iran ‘Systematically Crushed’ In Historic Israel-US Offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lauded the "enormous accomplishments" of a joint Israel-US military campaign against Iran, describing it as "systematically crushing" the Tehran regime. In a public address delivered in Hebrew on Tuesday evening, just before the Passover festival, Netanyahu emphasised that these efforts are eliminating existential threats to the Jewish state.He
PTC Industries: 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 & 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
India’s aerospace and defence sectors have reached a pivotal juncture with the commissioning of the nation’s largest Intelligent Open Die Forging System by PTC Industries and Aerolloy Technologies. Located at the Strategic Materials Technology Complex in Lucknow, this 4500/5100-ton press has undergone successful trials, marking a transformative leap in domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Indian Navy Caps SVL Project With INS Sanshodhak Delivery From GRSE
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of INS Sanshodhak, the fourth and final vessel in a crucial four-ship Survey Vessel (Large) project. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata, this milestone marks the complete fulfilment of a contract awarded in October 2018.The handover occurred on 30 March 2026, enhancing the Navy’s hydrographic survey capabilities
Nine Maoists, Including A Senior Leader, Surrender In Andhra Pradesh
Naxal terrorist Chelluri Narayana Rao a senior leader surrendered to Andhra PoliceNine Maoists, including a senior leader, have surrendered to authorities in Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the state’s battle against Left Wing Extremism (LWE). Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta announced the development on Monday, emphasising that LWE has