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AXISCADES Technologies Limited, a Bangalore-headquartered firm with expertise across aerospace, defence, electronics, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence, has revealed that its subsidiary Mistral Solutions has clinched a significant ₹100 crore contract.This deal stems from India’s Low-Level Transportable Radar (LLTR) Ashwini program, which focuses on developing an indigenous low-level
The proposed Safran-GTRE joint engine program for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) marks a decisive inflection point in India’s long quest for propulsion self-reliance in high-performance combat aircraft.With the file now before the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), the project has effectively cleared every institutional filter within the national security decision-making
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) remains in a holding pattern regarding the potential production of Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter in India, pending a crucial cost report from a Russian technical team, according to an analysis by Indian Express news portal.This assessment, anticipated imminently this month, will delineate the full financial implications for HAL, encompassing
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) recently hosted US Senator Steve Daines in New Delhi for a closed-door roundtable discussion focused on advancing economic and strategic cooperation between Washington and New Delhi. This event underscores the ongoing momentum in bilateral relations amid evolving global dynamics.In a post on X, the USISPF highlighted the productive nature of the
Russia targets the first flight of the Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate light stealth fighter for 2026, the latest in a series of delays plaguing the programme since its unveiling over four years ago.Unveiled in 2021 as a full-scale mock-up, the aircraft represents Russia’s bid to develop a lightweight, single-engine combat platform. It aims to complement the heavier Su-57 and eventually supplant ageing
US Congressman Rich McCormick, a Republican aligned with Donald Trump, has underscored the robust economic ties between India and the United States, drawing a stark contrast with Pakistan. Speaking at an event hosted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on 12 January, McCormick highlighted India’s role as a burgeoning economic powerhouse.He pointed out that Pakistan,
The 17th edition of the DOSTI exercise, a key trilateral maritime drill involving the Indian Coast Guard, Sri Lankan Coast Guard, and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), has commenced in Male, Maldives.This longstanding platform for regional cooperation kicked off with its harbour phase on 17 January 2026, underscoring renewed commitments to maritime security amid evolving regional
India has approved a $1.1 billion acquisition of six multirole tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), marking a pivotal step in bolstering the nation’s airpower projection capabilities. This program, spearheaded by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), aims to equip the IAF with advanced air-to-air refuelling
India’s quest for the American F-35 Lightning-II stealth fighter now stands firmly on shaky ground, thanks to a blatant US pivot back to Pakistan. Though Washington dangled the offer before New Delhi, this latest geopolitical betrayal—coupled with fears over losing control to US strings—has wise Indian defence planners turning decisively to Russia’s Su-57E.This move stands as a smart, sovereign
Based On open source reports, India is poised to secure API-level access to the Rafale’s source code as part of its negotiations for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), likely via a government-to-government route with Dassault Aviation.This arrangement marks a pivotal moment in the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) push for greater operational autonomy while respecting the French manufacturer’s