Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee, visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Aircraft Division in Bangalore to review the progress of the Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS MK-1A program and other indigenous aviation projects.His visit underscored the importance of the TEJAS MK-1A as a central pillar of the Indian Air Force’s
Defence Minister Inaugurates Advanced Weapon System Complex At DRDO Hyderabad, Reinforces Mission Sudarshan Chakra
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, marking a major milestone in India’s missile development and strategic defence capabilities.The event also reinforced the government’s commitment to Mission Sudarshan Chakra, India’s upcoming multi‑level missile defence system.The
Lekha Wireless Secures Indian Navy Contract For Long-Range Helicopter Communication
Bengaluru-based Lekha Wireless has secured a significant contract from the Indian Navy to provide long-range communication systems designed for tracking and exchanging short messages between naval helicopters.This marks a major step in strengthening indigenous airborne communication capabilities for India’s maritime forces.Lekha Wireless, a homegrown technology company, has been steadily building
India Occupies Prominent And Impactful Place, India A Powerful Partner Shaping Ties Says Philippine Envoy
The Philippine Ambassador to India, Josel F Ignacio, underscored the growing depth of India-Philippines relations during a diplomatic reception in New Delhi marking the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence.He stated that India occupies a “prominent and impactful place” in Manila’s foreign policy, a position reinforced by expanding trade, defence cooperation, and the elevation of bilateral
Rajnath Singh Declares Project Kusha A Game-Changer For India’s Defence Preparedness
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has declared Project Kusha a “Game-Changer” for India’s security, emphasising its proven role during Operation Sindoor and likening its protective capability to the legendary Govardhan Hill.The system, slated for deployment between 2028 and 2030, is designed to rival Russia’s S-400 and provide a multi-layered shield against stealth aircraft, drones, cruise missiles,
Tunga Aerospace Secures L1 Bid To Supply 78 High-Altitude Drones For ITBP
Chennai-based Tunga Aerospace, an IIT-Madras-incubated start-up, has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for supplying 78 high-altitude small drones to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), quoting ₹21.82 crore—less than half of rival bids.This procurement is aimed at strengthening ITBP’s surveillance capabilities along the India-China border, particularly in extreme high-altitude conditions.Tunga
IAF AN-32 Crashes At Jorhat Airbase, Five Personnel Killed, Co-Pilot Survives
An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on Saturday morning, killing five personnel, while the co-pilot survived and is under treatment.The aircraft caught fire upon impact, prompting firefighting and rescue operations, and a court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause.The incident occurred at the Rowriah
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth Appointed As Next Chief of The Army Staff
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been named the next Chief of the Army Staff and will assume office on 30 June, coinciding with the retirement of General Upendra Dwivedi.His appointment marks the continuation of a distinguished military career that began when he was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986.An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, he has accumulated
Russia Unveils BrahMos-Armed Amur-1650 Submarine With Vertical Launch Strike Capability
Russia has officially unveiled the Amur-1650 diesel-electric submarine equipped with BrahMos supersonic missiles, marking a significant leap in conventional undersea strike capability.The platform combines stealth, endurance, and vertical launch systems, positioning it as one of the most heavily armed non-nuclear submarines globally.Russia has confirmed the integration of BrahMos missiles into
Iran Junks Pakistan’s Claim, Says US Deal Will Be Not Be Signed Tomorrow
Iran has dismissed Pakistan’s claim that a final agreement with the United States would be signed immediately, clarifying instead that the process will take place in the coming days.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasised that negotiations have reached an unprecedented level of progress, noting that an agreement to end the conflict has “never been closer.” He revealed that the proposed