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Tamil Nadu has secured a landmark investment in its aerospace and defence sector with Aequs poised to establish India’s first vertically integrated aircraft engine manufacturing facility.The project, backed by a whopping ₹4,000 crore commitment, will span a sprawling 250-acre site at SIPCOT Shoolagiri in Krishnagiri district.The Tamil Nadu government formalised this ambitious venture through a
India has marked a significant milestone in its pursuit of aerospace self-reliance with the successful full afterburner test of the Kaveri engine at the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bangalore. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witnessed this demonstration first-hand, highlighting the government’s commitment to indigenous jet propulsion technology.The event showcased a redesigned
Renowned aviation historian and analyst Tom Cooper has made explosive claims about India’s military actions during Operation Sindoor in May 2025.In a recent interview with NDTV, he asserted that the Indian Air Force (IAF) targeted Pakistan’s secretive Kirana Hills nuclear facility, delivering a stark strategic warning to Islamabad, reported NDTV.Operation Sindoor was launched by India in response
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fleet, comprising ageing MiG-21s, Su-30MKIs, and the incoming TEJAS MK-1A, underscores the urgency. Over 70 per cent of these platforms rely on imported engines from Russia, France, and the United States.Sanctions risks, supply chain disruptions—as witnessed during the Ukraine conflict—and escalating costs have compelled India to accelerate domestic engine
India faces a pressing challenge in maintaining air superiority, with the Indian Air Force’s fighter squadrons dwindling to 29 against a sanctioned strength of 42. Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh recently emphasised that without a robust military, other national power elements like economic strength diminish in relevance.This stark reality underscores the urgency of addressing the quantitative gap,
The Department of the Air Force plans to award Northrop Grumman [NOC] a sole source contract for gap analyses to inform Air Force software support at Robins AFB, Georgia’s, 402nd […]
“Those [Golden Dome] conversations are ongoing, and we will only participate if it is right for both parties,”a spokesperson with Canada’s Minister of Defense told Breaking Defense.
The Air Force faces software design challenges for Northrop Grumman‘s [NOC] future LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). “Sentinel is software-intensive, and development progress remains slower […
Comments from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz may represent the unofficial pulling of the plug on the effort to produce a sixth-gen fighter for France, Germany and Spain
India and France have renewed their defence cooperation pact, marking a significant step in bilateral strategic ties.This development arrives just three months after the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inked a comprehensive agreement with France’s Directorate General of Armaments. The renewed pact underscores a deepening commitment to joint innovation amid evolving global