US launches air defense operations cell in Qatar with Gulf States
AFCENT commander Lt. Gen Derek France expected the new cell to strengthen integrated air and missile defenses throughout the region.
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GE Aerospace Welcomes HAL Chief Dr DK Sunil To F404 TEJAS Engine Facility In Lynn
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 Selects 114 More Rafale Jets in $39 Billion Deal, Prioritising Proven Combat Edge Over Fifth-Gen Alternatives
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
‘We Were Fully Ready To Launch Ground Ops’: Army Chief’s Operation Sindoor Reveal
Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, unveiled critical insights into Operation Sindoor during his first press conference of 2026. He described the ongoing operation as a landmark demonstration of tri-service coordination, executed under unwavering political direction.This revelation underscores India’s evolving doctrine of rapid, calibrated responses to cross-border terrorism.General
Operation Sindoor Ongoing, Army Given Full Freedom To Act And Respond: Army Chief
India’s Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, has issued a stark warning to Pakistan amid the ongoing Operation Sindoor. Speaking recently, he affirmed that the operation continues unabated, with the Indian Army granted complete operational freedom to act and respond as required.This development underscores New Delhi’s resolute stance against cross-border provocations.General Dwivedi cautioned
India’s New Anti-Stealth Radar Grid Defence Architecture To Detect And Counter F-35, Su-57, And J-35 Threats
LRDE ADTCR (Air Defence Tactical Control Radar) 3D, surveillance & tracking radar systemIndia has unveiled a ground breaking anti-stealth radar grid, positioning its air defence architecture at the forefront of countering fifth-generation fighter jets like the F-35, J-20 and Su-57.This development follows Operation Sindoor, which exposed vulnerabilities in existing systems against emerging
Defence Ministry To Discuss ₹3.25L Crore 114-Rafale Jet Mega-Deal At Key Meeting This Week
The Defence Ministry of India is set to deliberate on a monumental ₹3.25 lakh crore procurement deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets from France this week.This high-level meeting, scheduled within the next two to three days, marks a pivotal step in bolstering the Indian Air Force’s capabilities amid escalating regional threats.Top defence sources reveal that the proposal envisages manufacturing these
‘We Were Fully Ready To Launch Ground Ops’: Army Chief’s Operation Sindoor Reveal
Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, unveiled critical insights into Operation Sindoor during his first press conference of 2026. He described the ongoing operation as a landmark demonstration of tri-service coordination, executed under unwavering political direction.This revelation underscores India’s evolving doctrine of rapid, calibrated responses to cross-border terrorism.General
Germany orders 8 MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones to boost P-8A missions
Berlin said the new fleet and ground control stations will be operated by Naval Air Wing 3 “Graf Zeppelin” at Nordholz naval station in Saxony.
Duffey: “We’re Picking Speed” In $1 Billion Investment In L3Harris SRM Spin-Off
L3Harris Technologies [LHX] is to spin off its newly created missile solutions business as a new company with a $1 billion infusion from the Pentagon’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment […]