India Seeks Ultra Heavy Lift Helicopters On Lease: Chinook And Mi-26 In Contention

Russia’s Mi-26 is the largest & most powerful helicopter ever built, capable of lifting upto 20 tonsThe Ministry of Defence has moved decisively with the issuance of a Request for Information to damp lease three Ultra Heavy Lift Helicopters for the Indian Air Force.This marks a significant step in bolstering aerial logistics and strategic lift capability, with the specifications pointing to

April 28, 2026
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Theatre Command: India Plans Rotational CDS And Three-Star Theatre Commanders In Phased Integration Model

India’s defence establishment is moving closer to finalising a theatre command model that will introduce a rotational system for the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), assign limited operational roles to Service Chiefs, and appoint three-star officers as theatre commanders with an emphasis on institution-building.The arrangement is designed to balance continuity with gradual reform, ensuring

April 28, 2026
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Indian Army’s Blitz: 22-Min Unravelling Led To Total Enemy Collapse In Operation Sindoor

Extensive damage was reported on Pak’s Murid Airbase by Open-Source Intelligence sourcesThe Indian Army has highlighted how Operation Sindoor disrupted the terrorist command structure in just twenty-two minutes, describing the action as swift, precise and justice served, reported IANS.In a post on X, the Army wrote, “Resolve. Clarity. Mission Focus. Justice Served — Swift and Precise. Evidence

April 27, 2026
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A400M Vs Kawasaki C-2: Airlift Solutions For India’s AAP And Zorawar Tank Airlift

For India’s Medium Transport Aircraft program, the central requirement is the
ability to lift 25–26 tons directly to advanced landing grounds.

This ensures that platforms such as the Advanced Armoured Platform (AAP) and
the Zorawar Light Tank can be transported without intermediate staging, a
capability that directly enhances rapid deployment in contested or
high-altitude

April 27, 2026
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India’s Military Calls For Private Sector Push To Build More Military Satellites; Says Can’t Depend On ISRO Alone

India’s top military leadership has underlined the urgency of expanding the country’s satellite presence, stressing that space is no longer simply an enabler but a decisive domain in future warfare.Speaking at the DefSpace Symposium 2026, organised by the Indian Space Association, senior commanders emphasised that India cannot depend on a single entity such as ISRO to meet the demands of modern

April 27, 2026
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India Scores 80% GE F414 Tech Transfer In Historic US Jet Engine Deal

General Electric Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have reached a landmark technical agreement to co-produce F414 jet engines in India, with nearly 80 per cent of the manufacturing technology and intellectual property rights transferring to HAL.A formal contract is expected before the end of the current financial year. This agreement covers the engine that will power the TEJAS MK-2, a

April 27, 2026
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