IAF Medium Transport Aircraft Deal Cleared Alongside DRDO’s Unmanned Combat Drone Push Amidst Atmanirbhar Drive

The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has approved the acquisition of 60 medium transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), addressing a critical gap in the service’s ageing fleet. Existing platforms like the Soviet-era An-32 and Il-76 have served reliably for decades but are now increasingly maintenance-intensive and nearing obsolescence, reported web portal Times Now.This move aligns with

March 3, 2026
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Pakistan’s President Zardari Warns India Preparing For Another War, Labels Water Cuts ‘Hydro-Terrorism’

Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari delivered a forthright address to a joint sitting of Parliament on Monday, amid vocal protests from opposition members.Speaking for the ninth time in such a forum since assuming office, he focused on escalating tensions with India, regional security threats, and global conflicts. His remarks underscored Islamabad’s commitment to peace while issuing pointed

March 3, 2026
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India’s Ironclad Demands For 114 Home-Built Rafales: Defence Secretary Sets The Terms

India’s proposed acquisition of 114 Rafale Multi‑Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) from France is being framed as far more than a simple arms buy; it is being treated as a strategic industrial and technological project, with very specific conditions that Paris must meet if the deal is to move forward.Recently, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, granted

March 3, 2026
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Government Vows Swift Evacuation of Indians Trapped Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions

In 2025 an IAF C-17 flight had evacuated several Indian nationals from Iran Operation SindhuThe Indian government has affirmed its complete readiness to evacuate Indians stranded in the Gulf region due to the intensifying Iran-Israel conflict.Union Minister Pralhad Joshi made this assurance on Monday, 2 March 2026, emphasising that the Centre remains in constant touch with Indian missions abroad

March 2, 2026
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