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The Indian Navy’s ₹60,000 Crores Rafale-Marine jet deal with France is set to enhance the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) capabilities, particularly in buddy-buddy refuelling, and will also supply ground equipment and software upgrades.The Indian Navy is acquiring 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft to enhance the capabilities of the INS Vikramaditya. The deal is awaiting final clearance by the Cabinet Committee
India and Bangladesh have agreed to establish a new hotline between their border forces to enhance communication and coordination. This decision was made during the recent Director General-level talks between the Border Security Force (BSF) of India and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).The hotline will connect the Additional Director General (ADG) of BSF’s Eastern Command in Kolkata with his
The Hindustan Jet Trainer-36 (HJT-36), previously known as Sitara, has been renamed ‘Yashas’ by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) following extensive modifications aimed at improving its flight characteristics. This new iteration incorporates significant design modifications aimed at enhancing its capabilities for Stage II pilot training and operational roles including counter-insurgency and
The defence industry in India is at the "cusp of a massive expansion", Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said even as he suggested that public-private-partnership would be "critical" in making the country a hub for advanced manufacturing in the sector.In his address at a defence conclave here late Monday evening, he also said the intention of the government is to build a "technologically
The Indian Navy’s recent deal for 26 Rafale-M fighter jets, valued at ₹60,000 crore, is set to significantly enhance both naval and air force capabilities in India. This acquisition will not only bolster the Navy’s operational capacity aboard aircraft carriers like the INS Vikramaditya but also improve the capabilities of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) existing Rafale fleet.The deal includes 22
A CGI rendition of the proposed Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH) by HALThe Indian Navy is strategically positioning itself to enhance its maritime dominance through the adoption of next-generation technologies in naval aviation. This initiative is part of a broader vision to achieve self-reliance, termed Atmanirbharta, and is outlined in the recently released roadmap titled "Aatmanirbhar
Former Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief ACM V R Chaudhari has emphasised that the delays in the TEJAS MK-1A fighter jet program should not be solely attributed to engine supply issues.He argues that the situation requires a broader examination of the entire procurement and production process, particularly in light of the ongoing challenges faced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the defense
Weapons installed on the newly-commissioned Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer INS ImphalWhile the Indian Navy has now deployed four destroyers and one frigate to protect merchant shipping from missile and drone attacks in the Arabian Sea, the larger challenge faced by navies across countries is the lack of anti-drone equipment on these warships, according to people familiar with the matter.This
The state-owned research body has also filed more than 141 patents this year. The Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) accorded this year is the highest ever accorded to DRDO-developed systems in any yearMore than ₹1,42,000 crore worth Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was accorded this year by the Ministry of Defence for induction of several Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed
India needs to consolidate its technological prowess and allocate increased funding and focus towards developing capabilities in the ‘Near Space’by Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd)Space is already emerging as the next great frontier, where geostrategic play is unfolding at an accelerating pace. Led by scientific prowess and human quest and endeavour, it today impacts all activities on planet earth.