India Developing 1,500 km BrahMos Variant (Speculated); BrahMos-NG and Hypersonic Versions in the Works

India and Russia are jointly advancing the BrahMos missile family with three major strands: a very long‑range variant potentially reaching 1,500 kilometres, the compact BrahMos‑NG, and a hypersonic BrahMos capable of Mach 5+ speeds.These developments mark a decisive evolution in India’s strike capabilities across land, sea, and air domains.The BrahMos missile, first tested in 2001, has become the

June 19, 2026
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India’s AMCA Prioritises Aerodynamic Performance Over Payload Capacity

India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project has revealed notable design choices that distinguish it from other fifth-generation fighters. Unlike platforms such as the F-35, J-35, KF-21 and TFX, the AMCA sacrifices internal payload capacity in favour of greater aerodynamic performance.The aircraft’s internal weapons bay is configured with only four hard points, allowing it to carry four

June 19, 2026
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Indigenous ICS Tester Delivered To IAF’s 5 BRD Marks Major Step In Self-Reliant Aerospace Engineering

The delivery of the indigenous Intercom Control Selector (ICS) Tester by KCIRI Avionics Research Centre in Coimbatore to the Indian Air Force’s 5 Base Repair Depot represents a significant milestone in India’s aerospace engineering journey.This achievement is closely aligned with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, which emphasises self-reliance in critical defence technologies.The ICS

June 19, 2026
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India And Russia Developing Smaller, Hypersonic BrahMos Variants To Boost Strike Capabilities Says Denis Alipov

India and Russia are jointly advancing the development of smaller and hypersonic variants of the BrahMos missile system, a move that promises to significantly enhance the Indian Armed Forces’ multi-domain strike capabilities, as outlined in a report by ET Defence.Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov confirmed this collaboration during his address at the Vivekananda International Foundation,

June 18, 2026
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PM Modi Arrives In Paris For Final Leg of France Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for the final leg of his visit to France. His arrival in the French capital was marked by a warm reception from members of the Indian community, who gathered outside his hotel to greet him with cheers and expressions of support.The enthusiastic welcome reflected the strong bond between the Indian diaspora and the Prime Minister,

June 18, 2026
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India’s Defence Production Hits Record ₹1.78 Lakh Crore, Private Sector Role Expands

India’s defence production has reached a historic peak of ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025‑26, marking a 15.6 per cent rise from the previous year and more than doubling output since FY 2020‑21. This milestone reflects the expanding role of the private sector, record exports, and sustained policy support under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.India’s annual defence production has surged to an

June 17, 2026
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