India’s AMCA Emerges As Unexpected Stealth Fighter To Challenge China

India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is emerging as the most unexpected stealth fighter poised to challenge China’s J-20 dominance, with prototypes expected by 2028–29 and induction around 2034–35.The program has expanded to a projected 250-aircraft fleet, embedding fifth-generation hallmarks and even sixth-generation features, making it a strategic underdog with global

May 2, 2026
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Tantrayut Develops Agnilinks For Indigenous Airborne Communication And Tactical Data Links

Tantrayut, based in Navi Mumbai, is advancing indigenous communication technology with its Agnilinks platform, designed for high-performance airborne communication systems, tactical data links, and microwave backhaul solutions.This initiative strengthens India’s self-reliance in defence and strategic telecom infrastructure while positioning the company as a competitive player in the Pan-Asian

May 2, 2026
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India Secures $1.2B R‑37M Missile Deal To Boost Su‑30MKI Air Dominance Amid Rafale Rift

India has finalised a $1.2 billion deal to acquire around 300 Russian R‑37M very long‑range air‑to‑air missiles for its Su‑30MKI fleet, a move that strengthens immediate air dominance while highlighting tensions with France over Rafale technology transfer.Deliveries are expected within 12–18 months, and the missiles will serve as a stopgap until indigenous Astra Mk‑II and Mk‑III systems

May 2, 2026
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India Awaits Replies After Formal Overtures To GCAP And FCAS Sixth‑Generation Fighter Jet Programs

India has formally approached both the UK–Italy–Japan Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) and the France–Germany–Spain Future Combat Air System (FCAS), signalling its intent to join one of the two sixth‑generation fighter jet consortia Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed that New Delhi is awaiting responses, highlighting the strategic importance of international collaboration to meet

May 2, 2026
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Indian Army Commemorates Operation Sindoor Anniversary With Community Outreach In Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh

The Indian Army marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor with a commemorative event at the Government Higher Secondary School in Mechuka, located in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi Yomi district. The program drew active participation from students, teachers and local residents, reflecting the community’s engagement with the Army’s outreach efforts in this remote border region.The

May 2, 2026
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Defence Minister Reiterates India Halted Operation Sindoor On Its Own Terms, Counters Trump’s Insistent Rant

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has affirmed that India halted Operation Sindoor voluntarily, emphasising that the country was fully prepared for a long war against Pakistan if required.Speaking at the National Security Summit 2.0, he described Pakistan as the epicentre of international terrorism and stressed the need to uproot its ideological and political foundations.He hailed Prime Minister

May 1, 2026
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Fixation Still Kicking Like A Mule: Trump Claims Tariffs Ended India-Pakistan War, India Credits Military Ceasefire

Donald Trump has once again reiterated his claim that he resolved the India-Pakistan conflict of 2025 through the threat of tariffs. Speaking at an executive order signing event in Washington DC, he asserted that he had settled eight wars during his presidency, including the confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.He stated that he threatened to impose tariffs of up to 200 per cent

May 1, 2026
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Veteran Technocrat D K Sunil Retires As HAL Chairman And Managing Director After 37-Year Tenure

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has announced that Dr D K Sunil has stepped down as Chairman and Managing Director upon his superannuation on 30 April 2026. He had assumed these leadership roles in September 2024, and the company confirmed his departure through a regulatory filing on Friday.Shares of HAL closed at ₹4,336.70 per scrip on Thursday, reflecting a decline of ₹15.40 or 0.35 per cent.Dr

May 1, 2026
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