More results...
India’s Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, delivered a stark warning on the primacy of military power during his address at the 22nd Subroto Mukherjee Seminar in Delhi on Wednesday.He emphasised that military strength serves as the ultimate arbiter of national power, underscoring that economic prosperity alone cannot guarantee security.Air Chief Marshal Singh pointed to
India’s Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has approved the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) proposal to acquire 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, potentially marking the largest defence deal between New Delhi and Paris.Valued at approximately $35 billion, or ₹3.25 lakh crore, this procurement underscores a strategic pivot towards operational certainty amid pressing regional threats.The DPB, positioned just
The Centre is intensifying efforts to elevate the private sector’s contribution to defence manufacturing to 50 per cent in the coming years, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced recently. This ambitious target underscores the government’s commitment to fostering a robust, self-reliant defence ecosystem under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.Speaking at a high-profile industry summit in New
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is advancing rapidly with its Utility Helicopter-Marine (UH-M), a bespoke platform tailored for the Indian Navy’s demanding maritime operations. Unlike the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), which has been excluded for naval use, the UH-M promises to deliver on safety-critical requirements over open seas.Recent statements from Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral
India’s maritime environment is becoming more complex and contested, not just in high-intensity conflict scenarios but also in routine peacetime operations such as maritime security, mine countermeasures, convoy escort, and regional presence missions.To respond effectively, the Indian Navy needs ships that are flexible, affordable, rapidly buildable, and sovereign in capability.A new 4,000–5,000
The Indian Navy is assessing Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defence Systems’ Ice Breaker cruise missile to significantly enhance the long-range strike capabilities of its MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters.This development follows the Indian Air Force’s recent approval for the same missile, positioning the Navy to bridge a critical gap in its maritime firepower.Sources indicate that integrating the Ice
Illustrative The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is poised to deploy a ground breaking 300 kW-class high-energy laser (HEL) system, leveraging hybrid electrically driven gas laser technology. This innovation promises to revolutionise directed-energy weaponry for India’s armed forces, offering precision strikes against aerial threats at extended ranges.Most
Recent disclosures from French aviation sources indicate advanced negotiations for a substantial Rafale acquisition by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The proposed contract encompasses 114 new-build Rafale F4 aircraft, complemented by the mid-life upgrade of 35 extant Rafale 3FR platforms to F4 configuration. This initiative would significantly enhance the IAF’s combat aviation inventory,
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
Enhanced satellite constellations are revolutionising Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities across the Indo-Pacific region.These ‘watchful eyes’ in orbit provide persistent monitoring of vast maritime domains, adversarial movements, and strategic chokepoints. Real-time data streams from these assets now flow directly into tri-service operational centres, enabling