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The event showcased India’s cultural diversity, development achievements, and military prowess, including newly raised units and mock-ups of weapon systems from Operation Sindoor.President Droupadi Murmu led the proceedings, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with European leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen as chief guests.Centred on the 150th anniversary of "Vande Mataram,"
Paninian Aerospace, a dynamic start-up headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, has emerged as a key player in India’s burgeoning defence innovation ecosystem.Specialising in unmanned systems and precision-guided munitions, the company is at the forefront of developing indigenous decoys, cruise missiles, and loyal wingman drones.These efforts align seamlessly with the government’s push for
Recent discussions between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have paved the way for significant upgrades to the ASTRA MK-1 missile, according to a report by India TV.Following the astonishing success during Operation Sindoor, the missile’s range will increase from its current 110 km to over 160 km. This enhancement addresses operational
Adani Group is aggressively expanding its footprint in the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector.By integrating Air Works and Indamer Aviation, the conglomerate aims to establish a robust, unified MRO platform. This strategic consolidation separates its aircraft services from airport infrastructure operations, targeting both civil and defence aviation markets.Jeet Adani,
General Electric (GE) Aerospace has pledged to supply 20 F404 engines annually to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) commencing from the financial year 2026.This commitment forms a cornerstone of the ongoing collaboration between the two entities, aimed at bolstering India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The agreement underscores GE’s renewed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to inaugurate Northeast India’s first highway-based emergency landing strip on the Dibrugarh-Moran stretch of National Highway 127. Located in Moran, Assam, this state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in regional infrastructure and defence preparedness.Preparations are in full swing for the Prime Minister’s anticipated visit, with
Big Bang Boom Solutions (BBBS) has achieved a significant milestone by delivering its indigenous Vajra Sentinel System to the Indian Air Force, reported news agency PTI.This premier counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) stands ready to counter intensified aerial threats during Operation Sindoor.Developed entirely in India over five rigorous years, the system has secured clearance from the
A Swiss military analysis has concluded that India maintained escalation dominance throughout Operation Sindoor, the intense air conflict with Pakistan from 7 to 10 May 2025.The report, authored by Adrien Fontanellaz and published by the Centre d’Histoire et de Prospective Militaires (CHPM) in Pully, Switzerland, praises New Delhi’s ability to dictate the tempo and ceiling of the
The Indian Air Force’s pursuit of modern multi-role fighter jets has spanned nearly two decades, originating with the MMRCA tender issued in 2007. This ambitious procurement aimed to bolster the IAF’s depleting squadron strength, which had been critically exposed during the Kargil conflict of 1999, where precision strike capabilities proved vital, as Dev Goswami sits down with national security
India’s indigenous defence programs have long faced ridicule from critics. For decades, commentators dismissed investments in home-grown military platforms as misguided. Why pour resources into unproven domestic systems, they argued, when advanced foreign alternatives stand ready on the shelf?Consider the Kaveri engine: detractors question its viability amid a ready deal with General Electric.