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The Ministry of Defence has announced a pivotal shift in procurement norms, allowing ab initio single-vendor contracts exclusively for Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured (IDDM) equipment under the upcoming Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026.This move marks a departure from previous restrictions, where single-vendor deals were permitted only post-competitive bidding failures or in
India is reportedly advancing discussions to acquire 36 to 40 Sukhoi Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighters from Russia, marking a potential interim solution for the Indian Air Force’s pressing need for stealth capabilities.This deal, valued at around $7 billion, comes as the IAF grapples with squadron shortages and delays in its indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)
India’s Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, has affirmed that the nation will actively negotiate to protect its strategic interests in Iran’s Chabahar port amid escalating tensions in West Asia.Speaking at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit on 28 February 2026, Singh underscored the port’s vital role in ensuring connectivity to Central Asia and Afghanistan, even as geopolitical conflicts
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is indeed a vital pillar of India’s aerial defence ecosystem, producing key platforms like the TEJAS fighter and Dhruv helicopters despite facing valid critiques on delivery timelines. Girish Linganna, a respected Bangalore-based analyst with deep expertise in defence and aerospace, has highlighted HAL’s foundational role amid occasional international
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) represents a monumental leap in the nation’s indigenous defence capabilities, poised to elevate the Indian Air Force into the realm of 5+ generation stealth fighters.Drawing from the detailed specifications outlined in a promotional poster, this report delves into the technological marvels that will define the AMCA, blending stealth, sensor fusion,
“We’re going to destroy their missiles and raise their missile industry to the ground. It will be totally again obliterated. We’re going to annihilate their Navy,” said US President Donald Trump.
President Droupadi Murmu achieved a historic milestone on Friday by co-piloting the indigenously developed HAL Light Combat Helicopter ‘Prachanda’ from Jaisalmer Air Force Station.She became the first President of India to fly this advanced combat helicopter, underscoring India’s strides in self-reliant defence manufacturing.The sortie lasted approximately 25 minutes, commencing at 9:45 am in a
To improve its testing of scramjet engines, the Air Force may reopen Sandusky, Ohio’s Hypersonic Test Facility (HTF) at the NASA Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility–known as Plum Brook Station […]
The Rafale source-code controversy has sparked debate in defence circles, yet it remains a peripheral matter rather than a deal-breaker in India’s procurement of these advanced French fighter jets.Dassault Aviation’s reluctance to share the proprietary source code—essential for integrating indigenous weapons like the Astra missile—stems from legitimate concerns over intellectual property and
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has indeed faced repeated delays in delivering the TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force, with timelines shifting approximately five times over the past two years.The original target of March 2024 slipped past without deliveries, followed by revisions to June or July 2024, then October 2024, late 2025, and now March 2026.These postponements