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The Indian Army and Air Force are poised to acquire 250 BrahMos missiles, with the deal valued at approximately $2.4 billion USD.This acquisition is currently under review by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and forms part of India’s military budget for 2024, which totals around $72 billion.The BrahMos missile, developed through an Indo-Russian
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday (March 20, 2025) approved guidelines aimed at shortening the timelines of the defence procurement process, alongside granting preliminary approvals for procurement proposals worth ₹54,000 crore.This decision follows the Cabinet Committee on Security’s (CCS) final approval for the procurement of 307
The long-awaited arrival of the GEF404 engine to power the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A, also known as TEJAS Alpha, marks a significant milestone in India’s military aviation history, reported renowned defence journalist Anantha Krishnan M on this Facebook handle.The GEF404 is all set to touchdown in India, putting an end to the stalemate, the debate, and the concerns, the report
The Defence Ministry has approved the procurement of six additional Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) systems, which will be an upgraded version of the existing Netra systems currently in service.This decision was made by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) and is part of a broader initiative to enhance India’s military capabilities, especially in light of regional security
As the defense community awaits the release of the Pentagon’s fiscal 2026 budget in the next month or so, the Department of the Air Force may stand to gain a […]
“If tomorrow the contributions of certain countries evolve downwards, how can we, Europeans, adequately execute NATO’s defense plans?” France’s defense minister asked attendees at a recent conference in the French capital.
The Defence Ministry of India has initiated significant reforms to expedite the acquisition of weapons and military equipment, aiming to reduce the average procurement timeline from the current 96 weeks (two years) to just 24 weeks (six months).This move, approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, seeks to address longstanding delays caused by
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has detailed its strategic acquisition plans for the financial year 2025-26, emphasizing the enhancement of its operational capabilities along the borders with China and Pakistan.As outlined in a recent Standing Committee report on defence presented in Parliament, the IAF aims to procure a range of advanced equipment, including low-level radars, TEJAS Light Combat
The Indian Army and Air Force are set to discuss a significant deal for approximately 250 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, valued at around ₹20,000 Crores, in an upcoming meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) scheduled for 20-Mar-2025.This meeting will be chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and will include key military leaders and senior officials. The BrahMos missile, named
Adak Island, the site of a former Navy base closed in 1997 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, may see military reuse to aid U.S. posture in the Indo-Pacific. […]