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In this exclusive commentary, London’s ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, explains some of the decisions recently announced in the Strategic Defence Review.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is actively pursuing modernisation of its fighter fleet, with a major procurement program underway that has attracted leading global aerospace contenders. Among the prominent offers, the F-21—proposed by Lockheed Martin—has recently taken the spotlight as a tailored solution for India’s evolving defence needs, reported News18.Current Contenders And Strategic
The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is on the verge of releasing an Expression of Interest (EOI) to invite bids for selecting a production partner for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a 5.5-generation stealth fighter jet.This marks a pivotal shift in India’s defence manufacturing landscape, as it aims to harness the growing
During Operation Sindoor, the HAL TEJAS emerged as a key asset for the Indian Air Force, marking its first major wartime deployment. Reports confirm that TEJAS aircraft conducted numerous Combat Air Patrols (CAPs) and Close Air Support (CAS) missions, especially during the most intense phases of the conflict.These missions were critical for:Countering Pakistani air intrusionsMaintaining air
Service leaders worry about base defense, but Gen. David Allvin also asked, “Why don’t we think about including that in our Air Force and doing like the Ukrainians do?”
In 2023, BAE, along with industry partners Rolls Royce and Babcock, received five-year Detailed Design and Long Leads (D2L2) AUKUS contracts, valued at $4.9 billion, but production of a 12-strong fleet will likely run upward of $40 billion, said one ex…
“India’s defence sector is moving ahead on the path of self-reliance, it is also ready to play a very important role in making global supply chains resilient”Our Defence capabilities are like a credible deterrence, to maintain peace & tranquillity. Peace is possible only when we remain strong said Defence Minister Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh laid out a compelling vision for a
The United States is currently undergoing a comprehensive modernization of its nuclear triad and strategic bomber fleet, with the goal of ensuring a cost-effective and credible deterrent in an increasingly complex global security environment. From new cruise missiles to next-generation bombers and upgraded ICBMs, these programs represent a significant investment in national security. Each faces […]
The Air Force’s Nuclear Deterrent: Modernization in Progress was originally published on Global Security Review.
The contract is the largest in the program’s history, according to Raytheon.
In a significant development for India’s indigenous fighter jet program, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to deliver the first TEJAS MK-1A aircraft from its Nashik production facility by the end of June 2025.This milestone comes shortly after Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh publicly expressed concerns over persistent delays in defence project timelines,