defence

How Upgraded Meteor Missiles and India-Specific Enhancements Will Make IAF's New 114 Rafales Unstoppable in the Himalayas

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing for a generational leap in combat capability through the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme. Centred on the anticipated procurement of 114 Dassault ...
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Evaluating Safran and Rolls-Royce, The Crucial 120kN Engine Decision for India’s AMCA Mk2 Future

As India nears a final decision on a foreign collaborator to co-develop a 120-kilonewton (kN) thrust engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2, the competition between British ...
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Tejas Mk2 Frontline Relevance Under Scrutiny as Former IAF Vice Chief Flags Timeline Delays and Emerging Regional Threats

A few weeks following his retirement in June 2026 as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff for the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor shared a sharp review of India's homegrown Tejas Mk2 ...
defence

Uttam GaN-Based AESA Radar for Tejas Mk2 Enters Production, Offering Over 900 T/R Modules and 25% Better Range in Complex Electronic Warfare

India has achieved a significant advancement in its indigenous defence technology capabilities as the upgraded Uttam Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, ...
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Russia Positions Joint Production of Product 177S Engine for India’s AMCA Mk2 while Offering Local Su-57E as Interim Solution

India's quest for an indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter through the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme is a cornerstone of its aerospace ambitions. As New Delhi works to reduce ...
defence

Why Indian Navy's New P17B Frigate Will Cost $1.19 Billion Per Unit, 50% More Than Previous P15B

The Indian Navy is poised to take a significant leap forward in its naval capabilities with the acquisition of the P17B frigates. As the successors to the Nilgiri-class frigates, these vessels are ...
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Reliance and Rolls-Royce Announce Intent to Jointly Develop AMCA 5th-Gen Engine, Plans Aero Gas Turbine Complex in India

Reliance Industries Limited and British engineering firm Rolls-Royce have declared their intention to collaborate on the design, development, and production of a homegrown combat engine for India’s ...
defence

HAL Maps AL-31FP Engine Architecture in 3D to Boost Long-Term Defence Repair and Su-30MKI Indigenisation

India is taking a major step toward self-reliance in military aviation by accelerating the indigenisation of the AL-31FP turbofan engines, which power the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) frontline Su-30MKI ...
defence

Rostec's UVZ Introduces Radical T-90 Modification Without Rotating Turret, Overcoming Critical Vulnerabilities Identified in Modern Warfare Scenarios

Uralvagonzavod (UVZ), a key Russian tank producer operating under the state-owned Rostec corporation, has revealed a significantly altered version of its T-90 main battle tank. Developed using ...
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30 Tejas Mk1A Already Manufactured, Flown, and Tested But Await GE F404 Engines for Formal Delivery to IAF, Says HAL

During its recent Q4 FY26 earnings conference call, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) shared a crucial update on India's flagship fighter jet project. The state-run aerospace manufacturer announced ...
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Vector Technics Emerges as India’s Largest Fully Integrated Drone Propulsion Manufacturer, Expands Manufacturing Capacity to 300,000 Units Annually

Vector Technics has scaled its manufacturing capacity to 300,000 units annually, positioning itself as India’s largest fully integrated drone propulsion manufacturer and strengthening the country’s ...
defence

GE Aerospace Delivers 7th F404-IN20 Engine to HAL, Accelerating Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jet Production for the IAF

According to recent reports, American aerospace manufacturer GE Aerospace has successfully handed over the seventh F404-IN20 turbofan engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This critical ...