New Delhi: The empowered committee for capability enhancement of the Indian Air Force (IAF), chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, has delivered an extensive set of recommendations aimed at rapidly addressing the pressing...
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has recommended France's Safran as the preferred partner for India's ambitious ₹61,000 crore fighter jet engine development program. This landmark decision represents a pivotal moment in India's defence...
New Delhi: India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is spearheading a transformative decade that will reshape the nation's military capabilities and establish India as a major defence exporter.
Following the successful Operation Sindoor in...
New Delhi: India is set to receive three additional Apache attack helicopters from the United States in July 2025, as confirmed by Defence Secretary RK Singh. These helicopters are part of a six-unit order...
Air Chief Marshal (ACM) AP Singh’s rather frank criticism stems from his frustration and to a point he is rather correct in pointing out the flaws of the Indian defence eco system, as it...
Developing an indigenous aeroengine remains one of India’s most challenging yet critical technological ambitions. For decades, India has sought to master the complex technology of jet engines for military aircraft, a capability that underpins...
Ever since Donald Trump dangled the prospect of two squadrons of F-35s for India, and especially after the stunning aerial ballet of the F-35 and Su-57 at Aero India this past February, the Indian...
The IAF currently has 31 fighter squadrons instead of its authorised 42. This gap creates real challenges when choosing a new fighter plane for India’s mixed air fleet and to increase its numerical strength....
The recent actions of the Trump administration, including trade tariffs and inflammatory rhetoric, have fuelled a debate about national sovereignty and the reliability of long-standing alliances.
The latest developments in this regard relate to the...
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is undergoing significant modernisation efforts to enhance its capabilities, particularly in the development and acquisition of fifth-generation fighter jets. This modernisation is crucial due to the ageing...
New Delhi: The Russian ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, has highlighted a very favourable deal for the Sukhoi Su-57E fighter jet, which he claims is the best combat aircraft currently flying. This offer includes...
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reiterated that space has emerged as a major domain in warfare, and India is maintaining its pace in this rapidly evolving field.
During his visit to the Institute...
New Delhi: A high-level committee, chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, has submitted a comprehensive report to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh outlining a roadmap for enhancing the capabilities of the Indian Air Force...