defence

ADA Updates AMCA Financial Benchmark By Replacing Outdated LIBOR With SBI MCLR Rate

The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has revised the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development phase of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's indigenous fifth-generation ...
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HAL Likely to Push CATS Hunter Cruise Missile Flight Trials to Late 2027 or 2028 Amid AI and UCAV Validation

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is expected to delay the fully powered flight trials of the indigenous CATS Hunter cruise missile until late 2027 or 2028. The postponement comes as the aerospace ...
defence

India Issues $10B RFP Tender for 60 IAF Medium Transport Aircraft, C-130J and KC-390 Lead Race as Tata, Mahindra & HAL Vie for Role

The Indian Ministry of Defence has initiated a massive procurement programme to enhance the Indian Air Force's (IAF) cargo and troop movement capabilities. By issuing a formal Request for Proposal ...
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Ex-PAF Officer Confirms Rafale Missile Superiority Forced Complete Grounding of F-16 Jets During Op Sindoor, Exposing BVR Limits

A former high-ranking official from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has openly admitted that the severe limitations of their F-16 fighter jets' beyond-visual-range (BVR) missiles caused the entire fleet ...
defence

India's BMP-2 Evolves: Advanced Tech in the BMP-2M Upgrade

The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is making a significant investment in its armored forces by contracting with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd (AVNL) for the upgrade of 693 BMP-2 infantry fighting ...
defence

Indian Tejas Mk2 Fighter to Feature Detachable Gun Pod to Free Premium Internal Space for Avionics, Reveals Documents

Recent technical blueprints for India’s Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter (MWF) confirm a significant design shift: the aircraft will replace its traditional fixed internal cannon with a detachable ...
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Tejas Mk2 First Flight Now Set for Q1 2026 as HAL Reports Over 60% Prototype Structure Completion

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced an updated schedule for the first flight of the Tejas Mk2, India's advanced Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). The maiden flight of the first prototype, ...
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 ...
defence

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

ASMI: India's First Indigenous Submachine Gun Set for Army Service

The ASMI, short for Asmita (meaning "pride" in Sanskrit), is a 9x19mm caliber submachine gun that marks a significant milestone in India's defence manufacturing capabilities. Developed and ...
defence

India Places Interface Control Document (ICD) Access as a Non-Negotiable Condition for 114 Rafale MRFA Deal

India's monumental initiative to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets through the Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme has encountered a crucial turning point. The ability to access the Interface ...
defence

Indigenous HAL LUH Programme Stalls Over Certification Clashes While Tata-Airbus H125M Partnership Poses Stiff Private Competition

India’s highly anticipated Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) programme, spearheaded by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has essentially ground to a halt. Recent reports indicate that the indigenous ...