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Following Operation Sindoor, the four-day conflict with Pakistan where drones featured prominently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has accelerated efforts to bolster its air defence against unmanned threats. The service has issued two Requests for Information (RFIs) for specialised counter-drone systems aimed at neutralising hostile drone swarms targeting vital military assets.According to Bharat
India’s naval ambitions are reaching a pivotal milestone in 2026, with the commissioning of 19 warships marking the largest single-year force accretion in its history. This surge underscores the rapid maturation of the nation’s domestic shipbuilding capabilities, transforming the Indian Navy into a more potent blue-water force amid escalating regional tensions.The expansion aligns seamlessly with
US President Donald Trump has spotlighted India-US defence cooperation during a speech at the House GOP Member Retreat in Washington, DC.He recounted how Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally addressed delays in the delivery of 68 Apache attack helicopters ordered by India. Trump claimed these deliveries were running five years behind schedule, prompting Modi to seek his intervention.Trump
India’s ambition to develop a home-grown stealth fighter through the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program hinges significantly on securing advanced propulsion technology, reported Biman Mukerji of Chinese based web portal SCMP.Rolls-Royce, the British aerospace engine maker, has proposed elevating India to a “home market” status, shifting from mere exports to local design, development,
India’s successful test of the K-4 intermediate-range ballistic missile from INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal on 23 December 2025 marks a qualitative shift in its nuclear deterrent posture.The test validated the full integration of the missile, submarine and command-and-control architecture, moving India’s sea-based deterrent from a largely developmental phase to one that is operationally
Vayu Aerospace Review’s interview with Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, indicates a measured yet forward-leaning trajectory for Indian naval aviation and carrier capability.On the follow-on aircraft carrier, the Navy is actively exploring an IAC-2 as a repeat order of INS Vikrant (IAC-1), but with modifications based on lessons learnt during design, construction and initial
The Indian Army’s decision to partner with TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and the 510 Army Base Workshop (ABW) for overhauling and upgrading the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) marks a shift towards life-cycle modernisation rather than buying entirely new launchers. By opting for a structured mid-life upgrade of older launchers, the Army is maximising past investments while
The impending induction of the first India-manufactured Airbus C-295 into Indian Air Force service represents a pivotal transition in India’s tactical airlift capability and aerospace industrial base.This milestone marks the shift from reliance on imported “flyaway” aircraft to airframes assembled on Indian soil, under the TATA–Airbus partnership. It reflects not only a change in procurement
Illustrative India’s first indigenous high-speed train has now moved decisively towards the manufacturing stage, marking a critical inflection point for the country’s high-speed rail ambitions.With the design phase approaching completion and key subsystems being frozen, manufacturing activities are expected to begin between April and June 2026, signalling that the project is
The Pralay Missile System stands poised for induction into the Indian Armed Forces in 2026, following the anticipated completion of its user trials, as revealed by DRDO Chairperson Dr. Samir V Kamat during a recent podcast.This development marks a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence capabilities, underscoring the nation’s push towards self-reliance in strategic weaponry. Pralay, a