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India’s Indian Air Force has been pursuing a modern fighter jet acquisition for nearly two decades, a quest now approaching culmination amid pressing squadron shortages.Reports indicate that New Delhi is in the final stages of approving and signing a contract with France for 114 additional Rafale jets, potentially sealed during French President Emmanuel Macron’s forthcoming visit to meet Prime
India marked its 77th Republic Day on Monday, 26 January 2026, with a grand
parade along Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The event showcased military
precision, cultural displays, and aerial flypasts, drawing global attention
amid evolving international partnerships.
US President Donald Trump extended warm greetings to India via a social media
post shared by the American embassy in
Recent discussions between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have paved the way for significant upgrades to the ASTRA MK-1 missile, according to a report by India TV.Following the astonishing success during Operation Sindoor, the missile’s range will increase from its current 110 km to over 160 km. This enhancement addresses operational
General Electric (GE) Aerospace has pledged to supply 20 F404 engines annually to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) commencing from the financial year 2026.This commitment forms a cornerstone of the ongoing collaboration between the two entities, aimed at bolstering India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The agreement underscores GE’s renewed
Big Bang Boom Solutions (BBBS) has achieved a significant milestone by delivering its indigenous Vajra Sentinel System to the Indian Air Force, reported news agency PTI.This premier counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) stands ready to counter intensified aerial threats during Operation Sindoor.Developed entirely in India over five rigorous years, the system has secured clearance from the
The Indian Navy has marked a pivotal advancement in operational capabilities with the combat deployment of INS Surat during Operation Sindoor. Commissioned in January 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Mumbai Port, this advanced destroyer represents India’s first warship purposefully designed with integrated support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) systems.Built by
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted a three-member United States Congressional delegation in New Delhi on Sunday, engaging in discussions on key facets of India-US relations. The meeting, attended by US Ambassador Sergio Gor, focused on security, trade, and critical technologies, signalling efforts to mend strains in bilateral ties.The delegation comprised Representative Mike Rogers,
The Indian Air Force’s pursuit of modern multi-role fighter jets has spanned nearly two decades, originating with the MMRCA tender issued in 2007. This ambitious procurement aimed to bolster the IAF’s depleting squadron strength, which had been critically exposed during the Kargil conflict of 1999, where precision strike capabilities proved vital, as Dev Goswami sits down with national security
India’s indigenous defence programs have long faced ridicule from critics. For decades, commentators dismissed investments in home-grown military platforms as misguided. Why pour resources into unproven domestic systems, they argued, when advanced foreign alternatives stand ready on the shelf?Consider the Kaveri engine: detractors question its viability amid a ready deal with General Electric.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading defence public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has commenced deliveries of its advanced Ground Based Very-Ultra High Frequency (GBVU) Communication Jammer to the Indian Air Force (IAF).This indigenous system marks a significant milestone in India’s electronic warfare capabilities, enhancing the IAF’s ability to disrupt enemy