Category: Defence

Washington, DC: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held high-level talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Tuesday, marking another step in the accelerating strategic and economic convergence between India and the United States. The meeting took place on the eve of the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial, a major international gathering hosted by the US that will bring together representatives from more than 50 countries. The ministerial is aimed at strengthening cooperation on securing, diversifying, and stabilising global supply chains for critical minerals essential to modern economies…

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New Delhi: Russia is stepping up efforts to position its Su-57 stealth fighter as a contender for the Indian Air Force (IAF), reshaping its export proposal to align closely with India’s “Make in India” and localisation priorities, according to international defence media reports. The revised offer focuses on a customised Su-57E variant that would incorporate significant participation from Indian industry and integrate indigenous subsystems. This represents a notable departure from Russia’s earlier export approach, under which the aircraft was marketed largely in a standard, non-customisable configuration. Nearly ten years ago,…

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New Delhi: India’s ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme has entered a new phase, with private sector consortia moving ahead while state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been excluded from the prototype development race, according to officials familiar with the matter. The decision marks the first instance in which HAL will not participate in one of India’s most critical indigenous combat aircraft projects. The move signals a significant shift in defence manufacturing policy, with greater reliance on private industry for complex aerospace programmes. Sources indicated that the Defence Research…

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New Delhi | The Indian Navy has begun inducting the country’s first indigenously developed armed unmanned fast interceptor craft, marking a significant leap in autonomous naval warfare and coastal security capabilities. The first batch of these advanced unmanned platforms has been delivered by Pune-based defence startup Sagar Defence Engineering, with two units already earmarked for deployment along India’s western seaboard. Designed, developed and manufactured entirely in India, the unmanned interceptor craft represent a transformative shift in the Navy’s operational doctrine. With their induction, India joins a select group of nations…

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New Delhi | The third edition of the tri-services Future Warfare Course has commenced at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, and will run from February 2 to February 25, 2026. The course is being conducted under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) in partnership with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS). This edition of the course features an expanded and enhanced curriculum, covering specialised subjects and domain-specific developments that are reshaping modern military operations. The programme aims to build a comprehensive understanding of how rapid technological…

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New Delhi | The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the Singapore Airshow 2026 with its renowned Sarang Helicopter Display Team, flying the indigenously designed and manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv. The participation highlights India’s growing aerospace capabilities and the operational excellence of its indigenous platforms on a major global stage. The Sarang team, known for its precision flying, close-formation manoeuvres and disciplined execution, is set to demonstrate the agility, versatility and reliability of the ALH Dhruv across a wide range of operational roles. The display reflects the…

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New Delhi | In a major boost to India’s air power and domestic defence manufacturing, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Defence for the acquisition of 114 ‘Made in India’ Rafale fighter aircraft. The deal, estimated to be worth over ₹2 lakh crore, is expected to be the largest defence procurement in India’s history if approved. Under the proposal, the Rafale jets will be manufactured in India by French aerospace major Dassault Aviation in partnership with Indian aerospace companies. A key highlight of…

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New Delhi |  The Indian Navy successfully organised the second edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon in the national capital on Sunday, drawing thousands of participants from India and abroad. The event sent out a strong message of fitness, discipline and national pride, while strengthening public engagement with the armed forces. The marathon featured three race categories—21.1 km (Half Marathon), 10 km and 5 km—ensuring participation from runners of all age groups and fitness levels. The main Half Marathon was flagged off by the Chief of the Naval Staff,…

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New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh  said that the critical importance of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in safeguarding India’s maritime security became clearly evident during Operation Sindoor. Addressing the gathering on the occasion of the 50th Raising Day of the Indian Coast Guard, the Defence Minister said the operation showcased excellent coordination among the three armed forces and demonstrated the effectiveness of India’s multi-layered maritime security architecture. He described the ICG as a strong frontline force guarding the nation’s maritime boundaries. Rajnath Singh noted that Operation Sindoor was executed…

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