India

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Says India’s Space Station Will Be A ‘6 BHK In Orbit’ As First Module To Launch Soon

The first module of India’s Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), a milestone in the country’s space ambitions, is scheduled for launch soon, with the target set for 2028.This module will form the foundation of a modular space station designed to expand gradually, enabling Indian astronauts to live and conduct scientific experiments in low Earth orbit (LEO) at an altitude of about 450 km.BAS is

September 25, 2025
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Trailblazing: India Successfully Tests Agni-Prime Missile From Rail-Based Mobile Launcher

India has achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher system. This event marks a vital advancement in India’s strategic capabilities, demonstrating the ability to deploy and launch ballistic missiles from the country’s extensive rail network, adding a crucial layer of mobility and survivability to its

September 25, 2025
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INDIGENISATION DRIVE: India To Issue ₹30,000 Cr RfP For MALE Class Drones,’ Says Defence Secretary Rajesh Singh

India is preparing to significantly scale up its indigenous defence procurement efforts, with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh announcing that a Request for Proposal (RFP) worth ₹30,000 crore for Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones will soon be released. The announcement was made at the Network18 Reforms Reloaded 2025 summit in Delhi, highlighting drones as a key focus area in

September 25, 2025
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28 Firms Compete With HAL For India’s AMCA Stealth Fighter Project

India’s plans to build its first indigenous 5th-generation stealth fighter— the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)—have received a major boost, with as many as 28 private sector companies expressing interest in partnering with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).A senior HAL official confirmed that almost all of India’s major private players, including Tata Advanced Systems, Adani Defence,

September 24, 2025
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India’s Aircraft Carrier Plan Hit by US Tech Delays: US Betraying Indian Navy?

India’s carrier modernisation is at a crossroads, with its ambitions to field a next-generation CATOBAR (Catapult Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) carrier delayed by external technology bottlenecks. The Indian Navy currently operates two STOBAR (Short Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) carriers—INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant—both limited by ski-jump launches that restrict fighter aircraft

September 24, 2025
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What Key Role Will Sukhoi Su-57 Stealth Fighter Play For The Indian Air Force?

In a twist of strategic irony, India, which withdrew from the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) program with Russia in 2018 over concerns about the Su-57’s underwhelming stealth and super cruise capabilities, is now looking at acquiring the same aircraft.India is examining the possibility of procuring at least two squadrons of Su-57 aircraft from Russia and will evaluate a Russian proposal

September 24, 2025
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How Su-57 Performance Compares To Rafale And Su-30MKI

The Sukhoi Su-57, Dassault Rafale, and Sukhoi Su-30MKI occupy distinct roles
within the Indian Air Force’s multi-role fighter inventory, each having
unique performance characteristics suited to different combat doctrines.

In terms of generation and stealth, the Su-57 is a fifth-generation stealth
fighter, designed with advanced radar cross-section (RCS) reduction

September 24, 2025
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Trump Aide Urges India To Shun Russian Oil Amid Tariff Strain; Says ‘Don’t Want To Punish India’

US-India ties are under fresh strain as the Trump administration has imposed some of the highest global tariffs on Indian imports, while simultaneously urging New Delhi to cut its crude oil dependency on Russia.The controversy was highlighted by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s remarks in New York, where he suggested India should pivot away from discounted Russian oil purchases and align more

September 24, 2025
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