India and Russia are presently engaged in high-level negotiations for joint production of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet, with Moscow offering unprecedented transfer of technology and localisation opportunities.This collaboration, aligned with India’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Self-Reliant India’ initiatives, marks a pivotal moment in bilateral defence relations ahead of the upcoming annual
PM Modi Arrives In Johannesburg To A Warm Welcome To Attend The G20 Leaders’ Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in South Africa to a ceremonial reception as he commenced his visit to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. He was greeted warmly at the airport with a cultural performance featuring traditional South African dancers and musicians, marking a vibrant start to his visit.Members of the Indian diaspora gathered enthusiastically to welcome him, many
Brazilian Defence Delegation Visits College of Defence Management, Eyes Strengthening Academic Ties
A Brazilian defence delegation led by Admiral Guilherme Da Silva Coasta, Head of Culture and Education of the Joint Staff of Brazilian Armed Forces, visited the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad, as highlighted by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) on November 21, 2025.The delegation received a detailed briefing from Major General G Srinivas, Commandant CDM IDS, on
Reading The TEJAS Crash Beyond Influence Architects: A Clear-Eyed Look At What Happened In Dubai
The crash of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS
at the Dubai Air Show has drawn massive global attention, not only because of
the vivid visuals but also due to the political and emotional charge
surrounding it.
The fireball and rising plume of smoke became instant icons for sensational
narratives, especially on social media, where every frame was
All You Must Know About BvS10 ‘Sindhu’, India’s Advanced All-Terrain Armoured Vehicle By L&T
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a significant contract to indigenously produce the BvS10 Sindhu, an advanced all-terrain armoured vehicle, for the Indian Army.This production will take place at L&T’s Armoured Systems Complex in Hazira, Gujarat, under a licensing and technology transfer agreement with BAE Systems Hägglunds, the original manufacturer of the BvS10 platform.The contract
HAL Issues Statement On TEJAS Fighter Jet Crash At Dubai Air Show
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has issued a statement expressing deep sorrow following the tragic crash of a TEJAS fighter jet at the Dubai Air Show on November 21, 2025.The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), manufactured by HAL, was performing an aerial display when it abruptly nosedived and crashed near the runway at Al Maktoum International Airport, engulfing the jet in flames.The
India Reopens Tourist Visa For Chinese Citizens After 5-Year Freeze
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TEJAS Fighter Jet: Made-In-India Aircraft Cost Less Than Half of Rafale, F-16, Eurofighter Typhoon, And Chengdu J-20
India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A is widely recognised as one of the most cost-effective modern fighter jets globally.Manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), this 4.5-generation fighter jet features advanced technologies such as an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missiles, an Electronic Warfare (EW) suite, and
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS Anil Chauhan Mourns Death of IAF TEJAS Pilot At Dubai Air Show
Wing Commander Namansh Syal, a brave and skilled Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot, lost his life during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show 2025.The tragic accident occurred when the IAF’s indigenous fighter jet TEJAS crashed while performing a manoeuvre at around 2:10 pm local time.The aircraft nosedived rapidly, engulfed in flames, sending thick black smoke across the venue witnessed by many
Negative G Manoeuvre That TEJAS Pilot Performed Before Crash
The Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS that crashed during an aerobatic display at the Dubai Air Show was performing a complex manoeuvre involving negative G forces just moments before the accident.Eyewitnesses and video evidence from the event suggest that the aircraft entered a downward segment of a loop and encountered a rapid loss of altitude while attempting to level out. The short time between the