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India has launched a pivotal initiative in fighter jet engine development through collaboration with France under the National Aero Engine Mission, as announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This move underscores the government’s firm commitment to attaining self-reliance in this intricate domain of defence technology.During his visit to the DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment in
In the early 1980s, Sweden and India independently launched ambitious programs to modernise their air forces with lightweight, single-engine fighter jets. Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen aimed to replace the ageing Viggen fleet, while India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) TEJAS sought to phase out the MiG-21s and foster domestic aerospace prowess, according to an analysis here.Both designs
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted how a decade of defence reforms reached a pivotal moment during Operation Sindoor, underscoring the tangible gains from sustained efforts to bolster the nation’s military capabilities.In an exclusive interview with PTI, Modi emphasised that these reforms proved their worth amid the high-stakes demands of the operation, with the armed forces
India and France are set to strengthen their defence ties through a high-level dialogue scheduled for 17 February in Bangalore. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will engage in talks with his French counterpart, Catherine Vautrin, who serves as Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs.This sixth India-France Annual Defence Dialogue promises several key outcomes aimed at deepening bilateral
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit India from 17 to 19 February for the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. The event kicks off on Monday and will draw global leaders, policymakers, and AI specialists. Macron’s itinerary includes key talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring the strengthening strategic partnership between France and India.This visit aligns with renewed
India has approved a monumental ₹3.25 lakh crore deal to procure 114 Rafale multirole fighter jets from France, marking one of the largest defence acquisitions in its history.This proposal, cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security, includes 18 jets delivered in fly-away condition for rapid induction into the Indian Air Force (IAF).The remaining 96 aircraft will be manufactured locally under
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has firmly denied receiving any official word on a massive procurement deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets, casting doubt on reports of joint manufacturing with France’s Dassault Aviation, as per a report by Business Today.The clarification emerged after the Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday that the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by
Illustrative India has greenlit a massive $8.7 billion arms procurement package from Israel, cementing Israel’s position as New Delhi’s premier defence supplier after France, reports Forbes India.Earlier IDN had reported on this crucial development of a weapons package acquisition from Israel.This landmark deal, reported by Forbes India, encompasses an array of precision-strike
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is pressing for a limited relaxation in the Air Staff Qualitative Requirements (ASQRs) to enable the immediate delivery of the first five TEJAS MK-1A fighters to the Indian Air Force (IAF).Reports from X users on 16 February 2026 highlight this development, underscoring HAL’s assertion that these aircraft are fully ready with major contracted
Rafale fighter deploying HAMMER missile seconds before ignitionIndia and France are set to strengthen their defence ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint production of Hammer missiles. This development comes ahead of an anticipated announcement on the acquisition of 114 additional Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will