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The Indian Air Force has initiated a formal procurement process to replace its ageing fleet of VIP transport aircraft. By issuing a Request for Information (RFI), the IAF seeks to acquire 4-6 Long Range Business Jets (LRBJs) designed for the secure and swift transportation of military leaders and government dignitaries.This move targets the Air Headquarters Communication Squadron at Palam Air
The Ministry of Defence has announced a pivotal shift in procurement norms, allowing ab initio single-vendor contracts exclusively for Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured (IDDM) equipment under the upcoming Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026.This move marks a departure from previous restrictions, where single-vendor deals were permitted only post-competitive bidding failures or in
US diplomat Paul Kapur has reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to fostering a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, with India at its heart.Speaking at Princeton University’s 2026 Global India Conference, Kapur, the Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, emphasised the shared strategic imperatives binding America and India.The State Department’s Bureau of South and
The Indian Navy is set to expand into a formidable 200-plus ship force by 2035, with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi announcing ambitious plans during the commissioning of INS Anjadip at Chennai Port on 26 February.Admiral Tripathi revealed that the Navy intends to induct 15 additional vessels through 2026, marking the highest rate of ship induction in its history and underscoring
The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Anjadip, a formidable ‘Dolphin Hunter’ warship designed to bolster its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) prowess. This 77-metre vessel was inducted into service on Friday at Chennai Port by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, in the presence of senior naval and government dignitaries.INS Anjadip represents the third unit in a series of eight
Here’s a detailed report expanding on the developments in the P-75I submarine project, drawing from the latest updates on negotiations between the Indian Navy and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).The Indian Navy and Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have successfully wrapped up cost negotiations for Project 75 India (P-75I), a pivotal program to build six advanced diesel-electric
INS Aridhaman, India’s third Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile
submarine (SSBN), is nearing commissioning in early 2026, enhancing the
nation’s sea-based nuclear deterrence. As part of the Strategic Forces
Command, it strengthens India’s nuclear triad alongside land and air assets.
Nuclear-powered SSBNs like INS Aridhaman provide survivable second-strike
capability
Reports indicate that the Indian Navy has successfully concluded cost negotiations with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), the German shipbuilder, for the construction of six advanced diesel-electric submarines under the ambitious Project 75(I).This pivotal development marks a significant stride towards enhancing India’s underwater warfare capabilities amid evolving regional security dynamics.
Centum Electronics has secured a significant contract from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Utility Helicopter-Maritime (UH-M) program. This Phase-1 order, valued at ₹66 crore excluding GST, focuses on the design and development of an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system.The AESA radar is designed to detect, classify, and track multiple maritime targets, greatly
The Indian Navy is intensifying its air defence training regime by seeking next-generation expendable aerial target drones. These high-speed systems aim to replicate the threat posed by modern sea-skimming anti-ship missiles during live-fire exercises, reported Asianet News.The Ministry of Defence has issued a request for information for Expendable Aerial Targets Next Generation, known as EAT-NG.