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The recent clearance by India’s Defence Acquisition Council for 114 Dassault Rafale jets, a deal valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh Crores, marks a pivotal moment for India’s aerial strategy.While French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged significant technology transfer following the recent A.I. Summit, a critical caveat remains: the refusal to share sensitive source codes. This restriction
The Indian Navy has finalised a significant procurement contract valued at ₹2,182 crore (approximately $230 million) with Russia’s JSC Rosoboronexport for advanced Shtil surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) and associated missile holding frames.This deal, signed on 3 March 2026 by the Ministry of Defence, forms part of broader contracts totalling ₹5,083 crore that also include Advanced Light
INS Vikrant, India’s indigenous aircraft carrier, has etched a remarkable milestone in its operational history by accomplishing 1000 successful and safe arrested landings.This achievement spans operations from first-light launches to late-night recoveries, underscoring the carrier’s round-the-clock combat readiness.The arrested landings, a critical manoeuvre for carrier-based aviation, involve
HAL’s DHRUV MK-III maritime helicopter & Shtil Missile a Sea-Based Air Defence SystemsThe Ministry of Defence has finalised contracts totalling ₹5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) DHRUV MK-III in maritime configuration, alongside Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch (SAVL) Shtil missiles.These agreements, signed at South Block in New Delhi under the watchful eye
The U.S. Navy got some serious nautical miles under its belt during the first year of this administration, with combat operations from the Caribbean to Iran to Nigeria alongside its more regular duties. With no sign of President Donald Trump slowing do…
Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S Paul Kapur, has arrived in New Delhi for a three-day visit spanning 1 to 3 March 2026, underscoring the United States’ steadfast commitment to bolstering its strategic partnership with India.The US Embassy in India welcomed Kapur via a post on X, expressing anticipation for productive engagements with Indian counterparts to
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