India And Russia Discuss Licensing For Local Production of Su-57E Stealth Fighter Jets

Russia and India are engaged in consultations regarding the establishment of production facilities for Russia’s fifth-generation Su-57E stealth fighter jets on Indian soil, according to the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC).The announcement was made to Sputnik on Saturday, shortly after the inaugural International Security Forum held in the Moscow Region. The

June 1, 2026
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Dassault Falcon 10X Competes For India’s ₹10,000 Crore ISTAR Program

Dassault Aviation has pitched its Falcon 10X ultra-long-range business jet for India’s ₹10,000 Crores ISTAR program, competing against Bombardier and Boeing, with the aim of equipping the Indian Air Force with three advanced aircraft carrying indigenous DRDO-developed sensors.The program is seen as a decisive step in strengthening India’s battlefield awareness and precision strike

May 31, 2026
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General Raja Subramani Assumes CDS Role To Drive Theaterisation And Indigenisation

General N. S. Raja Subramani has formally assumed charge as India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Anil Chauhan.His appointment marks a decisive moment in India’s defence transformation, with a clear mandate to advance theatreisation, strengthen tri-service jointness, and accelerate indigenisation under the vision of Atmanirbharta.Commissioned into the 8th Battalion of the

May 31, 2026
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Indian Navy Confined Pakistan Fleet To Ports During Operation Sindoor, Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has underlined the decisive role played by the Indian Navy during Operation Sindoor, stating that the force compelled the entire Pakistan Navy to remain confined to its ports.Speaking at the inauguration of the Nausena Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow, an open-air naval museum, Singh emphasised that the Navy’s deployment in the Arabian Sea with full preparedness and

May 31, 2026
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Operation Sindoor 2.0: Indian Armed Forces Expand Into Multi-Domain Warfare Amid Transparent Battlefields And Information Challenges

General Upendra Dwivedi has confirmed that Operation Sindoor remains active despite a pause in hostilities, with the tri-services preparing for “Operation Sindoor 2.0.”The Indian military is expanding into new domains such as space, cyber, and cognitive warfare, while emphasising synergy, caution in deployments, and national unity in the face of information warfare.Operation Sindoor, launched in

May 31, 2026
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India Pursues Sixth-Generation Fighters Through Strategic Partnerships With US and Europe

India is actively pursuing sixth-generation fighter aircraft by seeking strategic partnerships rather than developing a new platform independently. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh highlighted this approach, noting the urgency created by China’s progress with two prototypes already flying. The Indian Air Force aims to join an international programme to accelerate acquisition and maintain parity in

May 30, 2026
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Embraer Targets Lockheed, Pitches KC-390 As Cost-Efficient Modern Airlifter For Indian Air Force

Embraer has intensified its pitch for the KC-390 Millennium in India’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program, claiming it is 30% cheaper to operate than Lockheed Martin’s C-130J while offering higher payload, faster mission turnaround, and modern systems, reported The Print.The company is also promising India a regional manufacturing and MRO hub, aligning with the Make in India and Atmanirbhar

May 30, 2026
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General Anil Chauhan Releases Landmark Joint Air Defence Doctrine

General Anil Chauhan has unveiled the Joint Air Defence Doctrine, a landmark step in India’s military modernisation.It establishes a unified framework for multi-layered air defence, enhancing integration among the Army, Navy and Air Force, while aligning with recent doctrinal advances in joint operations.The Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan formally released the Joint Air Defence

May 30, 2026
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Defence Minister Unveils Operation Sindoor Volume Showcasing Soldiers’ First Hand Accounts

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor, capturing the personal testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, and airmen who took part in the decisive military operation of May 2025.The book departs from conventional military historiography by focusing on the lived experiences of combatants across the three Services, offering citizens a rare insight into

May 30, 2026
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