Su-30MKI To Feature Largest AESA Radar With Redesigned Radome

India’s ambitious Super Sukhoi upgrade is not limited to the integration of the Virupaksha Active Electronically Scanned Array radar.The radar itself is undergoing a significant transformation, but equally important is the redesign of the Radome, which will house and protect the new sensor system. This dual effort reflects the scale of engineering changes being introduced to the Su-30MKI

July 16, 2026
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Built Here, Battle-Ready: Why Homegrown Fighter Engines Matter More Than Price Tags

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, then Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee, recently reviewed the progress of the TEJAS MK-1A program and other indigenous aviation projects in Bangalore. The inspection highlighted both achievements and persistent challenges in India’s fighter aircraft development efforts.Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has just received the seventh

July 16, 2026
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India Expands Sudarshan Chakra With Ten S-400 Squadrons As Air Defence Backbone

India has formally cleared the acquisition of five additional S-400 Triumf squadrons, expanding its fleet to ten by the early 2030s. This decision, valued at nearly ₹1 lakh crore within a broader ₹2.38 lakh crore defence package, cements the S-400 as the bulwark of India’s air defence under Mission Sudarshan Chakra.India’s Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh,

July 16, 2026
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Mission Aagaman: Vikram‑1 To Launch India’s First Private Orbital Rocket On July 18

India’s private space sector is set to achieve a historic breakthrough with the official confirmation of Vikram‑1 Test Flight‑1, codenamed Mission Aagaman.The launch is scheduled for 18 July 2026 at 11:30 AM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. This will mark India’s first private orbital rocket launch, conducted from the iconic First Launch Pad, a site that has hosted many of

July 16, 2026
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Army Chief Reviews Security And Infrastructure In Siliguri Corridor To Reinforce National Defence

Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth has undertaken a significant visit to the Eastern Command, focusing on the strategically vital Siliguri Corridor. His inspection included the Bengdubi Military Station, which lies at the northern entrance of this narrow land strip.The corridor, less than 20 kilometres wide at its narrowest point, separates Nepal from Bangladesh and serves as the only road and

July 16, 2026
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Sigma Advanced Systems Acquires U.K. Firm Bromford Precision Solutions For ₹153 Crore

Sigma Advanced Systems has announced the acquisition of U.K.-based Bromford Precision Solutions for ₹153 crore, a move that significantly strengthens its global aerospace and defence manufacturing footprint.The deal, valued at approximately GBP 11.89 million, is expected to close by the end of July 2026 and will integrate Bromford’s Rolls-Royce and Siemens-approved capabilities into Sigma’s

July 16, 2026
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Indian Firms Showcase Innovation And Partnerships At Computex 2026 In Taiwan

Indian companies Sahasra Electronics and Zoho Corporation showcased their products at COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei, seeking global partnerships and market expansion. The event, one of the world’s largest technology exhibitions, highlighted growing India-Taiwan cooperation in semiconductors, AI, and electronics supply chains.Indian electronics manufacturer Sahasra Electronics, part of the Sahasra Group

July 16, 2026
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India And Russia Seal Arctic Shipping Pact To Boost Trade And Diversify Routes

India and Russia are finalising a landmark memorandum of understanding to expand maritime cargo transportation along the Arctic’s Northern Sea Route, with ROSATOM authorised to sign on behalf of the Russian government.The pact aims to handle around five million tonnes of cargo, cut transit times by up to 40 per cent compared to the Suez Canal, and diversify India’s global trade corridors.The

July 16, 2026
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NSA Ajit Doval Calls For Decisive Regional Cooperation At BIMSTEC Security Meeting

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Thursday emphasised the urgent need for closer regional cooperation among BIMSTEC member states to address evolving security challenges.He noted that the current global landscape, marked by conflicts, geopolitical uncertainties and technological disruptions, requires the grouping to work together and take decisive actions for mutual benefit.In his address

July 16, 2026
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West Bengal Government Hands Over 1,025 Acres For 173 Km Border Fencing

West Bengal has formally handed over 1,024.75 acres of land across nine districts to the Border Security Force (BSF) for erecting border fencing along 172.6 kilometres of the India‑Bangladesh frontier, marking one of the largest single allocations of land for national security infrastructure in recent years.This fasttracked initiative is part of the BJP government’s program to close gaps along

July 16, 2026
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