How to operate drones in a battlespace where GPS can’t be trusted
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DAC Greenlights Six Additional P-8I Aircraft For Indian Navy in Major Maritime Boost
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the procurement of six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Navy.This decision, announced on 12 February 2026, marks a significant enhancement to India’s maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.The P-8I, a long-range multi-mission platform derived from
India’s Bold Bid For 114 Rafales: Jets to Reshape Air Power And Force Tech Transfers
In 1987, while undertaking a test pilot’s course at France’s prestigious École du Personnel Navigant d’Essais et de Réception (EPNER) in Istres, AVM Manmohan Bahadur (Retd) witnessed the awe-inspiring flights of the Rafale technology demonstrator.Amid rigorous ground school sessions filled with complex aerodynamic equations and French-language flying instruction, the base would halt
Adani-Leonardo Offers AW109 TrekkerM For India’s Twin-Engine Utility Helicopter Requirement; HAL, TATA, KAMOV Vie Head-To-Head
India’s long-standing search for a modern 3-ton utility helicopter fleet has entered a fiercely competitive phase after the effective suspension of the Ka-226T joint venture with Russia.Adani Defence and Aerospace has forged a strategic partnership with Italy’s Leonardo, the rebranded AgustaWestland, to manufacture the AW109 TrekkerM domestically. Announced in early February 2026, this
The future of naval autonomy: Boats and drone swarms
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DIU, Navy seek long-range drones for maritime strikes
A new solicitation from the Defense Innovation Unit asks for unmanned systems capable of carrying 1,000-pound class munitions that can fly in a 600 nautical mile radius.
Navy Issues RfI For Acquisition of Long-Range Submarine-Launched Land-Attack Missiles With 500+ Km Reach And Sub-1.5-Ton Weight Ceiling
The Indian Navy has initiated a critical procurement exercise centred on Land Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM) intended for its conventional submarine fleet. The move reflects a broader strategic aim to enhance coastal and inland target engagement capabilities from underwater platforms, extending the reach and depth of operational options available to submarine command teams.While submarines are
Saudi Arabia’s SAMI launches ‘transformation’ into strategic group, unveils new vehicles
“We are at a unique and important position in SAMI’s journey …,” the organization’s chief communication and support services officer Wael Alsarhan told Breaking Defense.
Indian Navy’s ₹70,000‑Crore P‑75(I) Submarine Program Edges Towards CCS Nod As Cost Talks Are Underway
Indian Navy’s Project 75(I) submarine acquisition has entered its decisive phase, with cost negotiations between the Ministry of Defence, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) now substantially complete and the file expected to move to the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for approval within the next quarter.The program, valued in the range of ₹
DAC Poised To Approve Solar High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite For Enhanced Surveillance
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the apex decision-making body within the defence ministry, is set to convene soon to deliberate on critical procurement proposals. Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the council will evaluate enhancements to the nation’s surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, amid pressing operational needs.A key item on the agenda involves the DAC