India’s TEJAS program has reached a decisive stage with the Uttam AESA radar completing extensive flight trials for the MK-1A and the indigenous dual-band IRST system advancing rapidly for the MK-2. These developments mark a major leap in sensor capability, positioning the TEJAS fleet to compete effectively against regional adversaries equipped with advanced stealth and electronic warfare
IAF To Convert Six Airbus A321s Into Advanced Airborne Early Warning Platforms — Retrofit Program Confirmed
The Indian Air Force has announced a major step forward in strengthening its airborne surveillance capability by converting six Airbus A321 commercial aircraft into advanced Airborne Early Warning and Control systems.These aircraft, larger than the Embraer platforms used earlier, will provide greater endurance and operational flexibility for extended missions.In military terms, such aircraft act
Man who won £235m Powerball jackpot wished he ‘tore up ticket’ after life imploded
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Modi vows ‘stringent punishment’ for exam fraud fuelling India’s youth-led ‘Cockroach’ protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday vowed to punish those involved in a leaked exam papers scandal that has sparked mass student protests. His promise came a day after thousands of protesters, led by the social media-driven Cockroach Janta…
Defence Ministry Launches ₹2,000 Crore Tender For 10 MALE Drones To Strengthen Indian Coast Guard Surveillance
India’s Defence Ministry has launched a ₹2,000 crore tender to procure 10 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones for the Indian Coast Guard, marking the first time the force will operate large unmanned aerial vehicles for maritime surveillance and search and rescue operations.Major Indian firms including Adani Defence, Solar Industries, and TATA Advanced Systems are expected to compete for
Azad Engineering Delivers First Indigenous Turbo Jet Engine To DRDO
Azad Engineering has achieved a major milestone by delivering its first indigenous turbo jet engine to the Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Ministry of Defence.This marks a decisive step in India’s journey towards self-reliance in propulsion technology, a domain long dominated by foreign suppliers.The delivery follows the successful manufacturing and assembly of engine
India’s MKU Unveils Anti-Drone Net To Neutralise UAV Threats
MKU has unveiled its Anti-Drone Net, a system designed to neutralise aerial threats through physical entanglement, Janes reported. The net intercepts unmanned aerial vehicles by ensnaring their propellers, airframe, and control surfaces. Once entangled, the drone loses lift and manoeuvrability, forcing it to descend or become immobilised.Karan Gupta, vice-president of international sales at MKU,
India Begins Production of 12 Highly Modernised Su‑30MKI Fighters
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has commenced the construction of twelve new Su‑30MKI fighters, marking one of the most significant Indian modifications to the aircraft in recent years, a Russian media outlet reported.These multi‑role fighters are being built specifically for the Indian Air Force and will incorporate a wide range of indigenous systems developed by the national defence industry.The
Bharat Forge And Flying Whales To Build Heavy-Lift Airships For India’s Defence Logistics
Bharat Forge has signed a landmark agreement with French-Canadian firm Flying Whales to co-develop 60-tonne heavy-lift airships in India, a move that could revolutionise defence logistics and strategic mobility while creating a new aerospace manufacturing ecosystem.The pact was formalised at the Farnborough International Air Show 2026 and places India among a select group of nations with
Future Wars Demand Joint Forces, Says Air Chief Marshal A P Singh
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh has emphasised that future wars cannot be fought by individual services, highlighting the necessity of jointness among the armed forces.He made these remarks during the commissioning of INS Malvan, the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, at Karwar in Karnataka.He stated that military technologies must be developed at a pace that ensures their