Buoyed by European rearmament boost, global military spending jumps to $2.89 trillion
While Europe saw a 14 percent increase in defense spending, US expenditure declined by 7.5 percent.
Air Force
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
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
Jaipur Commanders’ Conference To Shape India’s Theatre Command Future
India’s top military leadership is set to convene in Jaipur on 7–8 May for the Joint Commanders’ Conference, a gathering that will bring together senior commanders from the Army, Navy and Air Force.The meeting will focus on integration, procurement priorities and operational challenges, reflecting the armed forces’ ongoing push to strengthen coordination across the three services. While such
HAL’s New Chief Faces Crucial TEJAS MK-1A Review As IAF Demands Combat-Ready Deliveries
The Indian Air Force is entering a decisive phase in its effort to arrest squadron depletion, with the long-delayed induction of the TEJAS MK-1A now under critical review.A high-level technical and program evaluation is scheduled for May 2026 at Air Headquarters in New Delhi, where Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will present its first batch of aircraft for operational acceptance.This meeting
India To Arm Su-30MKI Fleet With Russian ‘AWACS Killer’ R-37M Missiles To Counter Chinese BVR Threats
India is set to acquire approximately 300 Russian R-37M very long-range air-to-air missiles in a deal worth around $1.2 billion, intended to arm its frontline Su-30MKI fleet.The R-37M, often described as an “AWACS killer,” has a reach of 300–400 kilometres, a blistering Mach 6 speed, and employs a lofted trajectory to strike high-value airborne assets.These include airborne early warning and
IAF Launches MBC-3 To Drive Collaborative Drone-Based Surveillance Radar Innovation
The Indian Air Force has launched the third edition of the Mehar Baba Competition, known as MBC-3, with the theme “Collaborative Drone-Based Surveillance Radars.”This initiative is designed to encourage innovation in advanced drone and radar technologies. Registration for the competition will commence on 27 April 2026, and meritorious participants will receive development funding from the Indian
HAL Unveils G3INS Facility To Drive Indigenous High-Precision Avionics
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has inaugurated its new G3INS testing facility, marking a significant step forward in India’s indigenous avionics development.The G3INS system is a strap-down Inertial Navigation System equipped with a Ring Laser Gyro, designed to deliver high-precision navigation capabilities for aircraft.By integrating with satellite-based augmentation systems such as GAGAN,
319 KC-46As Now Planned, Increase of Nearly 60 From Extension And 140 From Original Program Of Record
The Air Force’s goal is to buy 319 Boeing [BA] KC-46A Pegasus tankers–an increase of nearly 60 from the 263 planned in a possible extension and an increase of 140 […]
TEJAS MK-2 Prepares For Maiden Flight As India Accelerates Defence Self-Reliance
The TEJAS MK-2 fighter jet, developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency in partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, is now entering its final stretch before first flight.Preparations are underway for taxi trials, one of the last milestones before the aircraft takes to the skies. Current timelines suggest a maiden flight by mid-2026, a landmark moment in India’s drive for defence