US clears $100M A-29 Super Tucano sustainment deal for Lebanese Air Force
Years ago, the Lebanese armed forces eyed expanding the A-29 fleet up to as many as 12, but these ambitions never came together
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India’s Defence Modernisation Gains Momentum: TEJAS Engine Supplies Resume As Strategic Procurement Accelerates
India’s defence modernisation program has reached a critical juncture with the resumption of engine supplies for the indigenous TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets, concurrent with accelerated procurement of advanced weaponry including Javelin missiles and ongoing trials of the Stryker combat vehicle, signalling a comprehensive effort to strengthen military capabilities amid evolving security
Why Rolls-Royce’s 6th-Generation AMCA Engine Offer Is Best Fit For Even IAF’s Future Combat Aircraft
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program stands at a crucial juncture as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) weighs competing proposals from Britain’s Rolls-Royce and France’s Safran to co-develop the engine for this fifth-generation stealth fighter.The decision, expected by the end of 2025, will fundamentally shape India’s aerospace capabilities and strategic
India’s AMCA: The Next-Generation Stealth Fighter Set To Transform South Asian Air Power
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) represents a transformative leap in the nation’s defence capabilities, positioning the country to join the exclusive club of nations with indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighters. With advanced artificial intelligence, cutting-edge stealth technology, and indigenous weapons systems, the AMCA is designed to fundamentally reshape the strategic air
Can TEJAS Take On Pakistan And China’s Stealth Threat?
The TEJAS fighter jet program stands at a critical juncture in India’s defence history, embodying both the promise and challenges of the nation’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative. As regional adversaries advance their stealth capabilities and India faces an acute fighter squadron shortage, the question of whether the TEJAS can effectively counter emerging threats becomes
‘Every Indian Strike Was A Message Not Just To Pakistan, But To The World’ Says Warfare Expert John Spencer
John Spencer, a renowned warfare scholar and Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, recently emphasized the broader significance of Indian military strikes, stating, "Every Indian strike was a message not just to Pakistan, but to the world."Spencer, who served over 25 years in the U.S. Army as an infantry soldier and has authored three influential books—Understanding Urban
Stringent Conditions For Russia’s Su-30MKI Engine Upgrade Proposal
India has established unprecedented conditions for Russia’s offer to upgrade its Su-30MKI fleet with advanced Product 117S engines, demanding at least 80% technology transfer and mandatory on-site testing in India with Russian engineers. This represents a significant departure from traditional defence procurement practices and reflects India’s evolving strategic autonomy under the Atmanirbhar
Jet Engine Talks To Top Agenda As PM Modi Heads To UK
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming visit to the United Kingdom is poised to be a pivotal moment for India’s defence and aerospace ambitions, with jet engine co-development for next-generation fighter aircraft topping the agenda.The visit is expected to accelerate a strategic partnership aimed at powering the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s most advanced stealth fighter
India Hit 9 Terrorist Targets Criss-Crossing Pakistan Without Any Miss; Our Bases Untouched During Operation Sindoor Asserts NSA Ajit Doval
At the 62nd Convocation of IIT-Madras on July 11, 2025, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval delivered a significant address as the Chief Guest, shedding light on the recent Operation Sindoor. Doval revealed that the Indian Armed Forces conducted a meticulously planned operation, striking nine terrorist targets deep within Pakistan’s territory, far from the border and across challenging,
US-India Joint Venture To Modernise Over 100 MiG-29 Fighter Jets in Landmark Defence Agreement
On June 30, 2025, Reliance Defence, a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure, entered into a landmark strategic partnership with US-based Coastal Mechanics Inc. (CMI), a Department of Defence-authorised contractor, to address the Indian military’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) needs.The agreement, valued at ₹20,000 crore (approximately $2.34 billion), is one of the most ambitious defence