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The execution plan for the twelve additional Su‑30 aircraft has now been firmly scheduled, with one unit to be delivered in FY28 and the remaining eleven completed in FY29.This phased approach reflects both production realities and the need to align deliveries with the broader upgrade program that is being prepared for the Su‑30 fleet.The decision to spread the induction across two financial
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has delivered a decisive message at the CAPSS‑IMR Joint Seminar, signalling a doctrinal shift in the Indian Air Force’s approach to technological development and future warfare.He emphasised that waiting for a flawless 100% perfect system is a strategic misstep, arguing instead that fielding an indigenous system with 85–90% capability on time is far superior to
The Indian Navy has launched the second edition of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative on 16 March 2026, bringing together naval personnel from 16 nations to train, sail, and operate jointly. This program underscores India’s leadership role in the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) and advances its vision of SAGAR and MAHASAGAR for regional security and growth.The commencement of
India has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) for a likely missile test in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha, scheduled between 21–22 May 2026, with a designated range of 1,000 kilometres. This follows the recent Agni‑6 trial and signals continued momentum in India’s strategic missile programme.The NOTAM notification is a formal aviation safety measure, alerting pilots, airlines and air traffic
The Sukhoi‑30MKI has long been the backbone of the Indian Air Force’s fighter fleet, with around 260 aircraft in service and routinely deployed for diverse missions ranging from long‑range patrols to strike support and multinational exercises, reported TOI.Its importance was underlined during Operation Sindoor, where the aircraft launched missiles and disabled Pakistani air force bases, playing
The Indian Air Force has taken a significant step in enhancing the combat
effectiveness of its veteran SEPECAT Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft
by integrating the Israeli Rampage air-to-surface missile.
This pairing represents a fusion of a proven strike platform with a modern,
high-precision weapon system, thereby extending the operational relevance of
the Jaguar fleet
India’s ₹90,000‑crore Great Nicobar Island Project is being positioned as one of the most ambitious maritime and economic undertakings in recent decades, combining strategic military imperatives with long‑term commercial benefits.Spread across 166 square kilometres in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the initiative encompasses the development of a major transhipment port, an international airport
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh has declared that drones are no longer passive surveillance tools but lethal “claws in the sky,” stressing that unmanned aerial systems (UAS) now represent a decisive extension of air power.He emphasised the need for complete domain awareness, seamless tri‑service coordination, and rapid innovation in counter‑UAS technologies to meet evolving aerial threats.Air Chief
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has once again underlined the urgency of transforming India’s defence ecosystem into a seamless, integrated whole, where the armed forces, laboratories, and industries act in unison to meet the demands of modern warfare.Speaking on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, at the third edition of Kalam & Kavach, a defence conclave held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, Singh
A delegation of forty scientists from the Defence Research and Development Organisation undertook a significant visit to INS Dega, one of the Indian Navy’s premier air stations, to gain a deeper understanding of naval aviation.The visit was designed to familiarise the scientists with the operational and technical aspects of the Navy’s aviation arm, thereby strengthening the collaborative