Category: Defence

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force’s Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme stands at a crucial inflection point. With contenders such as the F-15EX, Eurofighter Typhoon, Su-35, and the Rafale F4 on the table, the pressure to move quickly is understandable. Yet the most strategic choice for India may be to wait for the Rafale F5—often referred to as the “Super Rafale.” The F5 represents a major evolutionary leap in Dassault’s proven 4.5-generation lineage, offering a vital technological bridge toward India’s future sixth-generation ambitions under the AMCA programme. Evolution, Not Reinvention…

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Niagara: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, Canada, for a wide-ranging discussion that reaffirmed the strengthening strategic partnership between India and the United States. The meeting highlighted the growing convergence between the two nations on key bilateral, economic, and geopolitical issues. Jaishankar, in a post on X, thanked Rubio for his condolences following the recent blast in Delhi and described their conversation as productive and forward-looking. Focus on Trade and Supply Chain Security…

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Siliguri: India has sharpened its strategic posture along the eastern frontier with the establishment of three new military garrisons near the sensitive Siliguri Corridor—an area long considered one of the most critical pressure points in the country’s national security architecture. The development comes amid heightened concern over China’s rapid military build-up across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and its expanding defence collaboration with Pakistan. The Vulnerable Lifeline to the Northeast Popularly referred to as the “Chicken’s Neck,” the Siliguri Corridor is a narrow, 17-kilometre-wide stretch that serves as the…

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New Delhi: In A Transfer of Technology (ToT) initiative, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), one of India’s leading defence and engineering firms, is set to commence production of the High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) system named ABHYAS. The aerial target has been conceptualised, designed, and developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to support the Indian Armed Forces in realistic aerial threat simulation and weapon training exercises. ABHYAS has undergone a comprehensive series of ten successful flight trials at various test ranges, validating…

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New Delhi: India’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is advancing work on a Swarm Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SLMUAV), marking a major step toward autonomous aerial warfare capabilities. The initiative aligns with the nation’s broader drive for indigenous unmanned combat systems capable of operating in contested and GPS‑denied environments. The system is being developed as a modular and network‑enabled swarm platform, capable of collaborative target acquisition, engagement, and dynamic mission adaptation in real time. The Swarm Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SLMUAV) concept represents a decisive leap in tactical aerial…

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New Delhi: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), India’s leading defence electronics enterprise, has announced fresh orders worth ₹537 crore since its previous disclosure on 16 May 2025. The new contracts highlight the company’s robust presence in India’s growing defence manufacturing ecosystem. According to its filing, the orders encompass a diverse portfolio including naval composite communication systems, jammers, simulator upgrades, test rigs, as well as spares and servicing. These additions reinforce BEL’s versatile capabilities in delivering mission-critical systems for India’s armed forces across domains. The announcement comes at a time when BEL…

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