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In a remarkable admission that pierces through years of Pakistani denials and diplomatic obfuscation, Hafiz Abdul Rauf, the operational commander of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, has publicly conceded the devastating impact of India’s Operation Sindoor on the outfit’s infrastructure, reported NDTV News.Operation Sindoor was meticulously launched in response to the brutal
India stands on the brink of a landmark defence agreement with France, poised to manufacture Rafale fighter jets domestically under a massive procurement deal valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh crore. Reports indicate that this initiative will see 114 advanced Rafale aircraft acquired for the Indian Air Force, with 18 delivered in fly-away condition directly from France and the remaining 96
© Kuntal Biswas India’s Indian Air Force (IAF) confronts a pressing squadron shortfall, currently operating at around 30 squadrons against an authorised strength of 42.This deficit exposes vulnerabilities along tense borders with China and Pakistan, where air superiority remains pivotal.Acquiring 114 multi-role fighters through imports, as debated for the Multi-Role Fighter
India has launched an urgent evacuation operation to repatriate its citizens stranded in Iran amid escalating unrest and safety threats. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a stark travel advisory on Thursday, urging all Indians to depart the country immediately.This follows mounting concerns over violent protests that have engulfed the nation, prompting fears of foreign military
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has urged the government to elevate the capital outlay share within the Defence Budget to 30 per cent from the current 26 per cent in the forthcoming Union Budget 2026.This recommendation forms part of FICCI’s pre-Budget memorandum, which underscores the imperative for heightened investment amid escalating global uncertainties and
India is advancing negotiations for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, with approximately 80 per cent of the aircraft set to be manufactured domestically. This ambitious localisation drive reflects New Delhi’s determination to bolster indigenous defence production capabilities.Government sources have revealed that the deal encompasses the transfer of key
“As part of the increased presence in the Arctic and the North Atlantic, the Danish Armed Forces are deploying capacities and units in connection with exercise activities from today” said the Danish Ministry of Defense in a statement.
AFCENT commander Lt. Gen Derek France expected the new cell to strengthen integrated air and missile defenses throughout the region.
GE Aerospace recently hosted Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chairman and Managing Director DK Sunil at its key manufacturing facility in Lynn, Massachusetts, to advance the delivery schedule for F404-IN20 engines powering India’s TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets.This visit, occurring earlier this month, involved a detailed tour of production lines where these engines are assembled, alongside
India’s pursuit of 114 additional Rafale jets from France, valued at approximately $39 billion or ₹3.25 lakh crore, reflects a strategic emphasis on battle-tested performance and urgent operational demands rather than unproven fifth-generation offers from the US or Russia.In May 2025’s Operation Sindoor, Rafale aircraft faced Pakistan’s Chinese-supplied PL-15 missiles and advanced air defences