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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 ...
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Pakistan Plans Entirely 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Fleet by 2047 with Indigenous Project Azm, Chinese J-31 and Turkish KAAN

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is undertaking a significant modernization effort, aiming to operate a fleet composed entirely of fifth-generation fighter jets by 2047. This plan is part of Pakistan's ...
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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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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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IAF Actively Explores Japan's Kawasaki C-2 Proposal for Next-gen Strategic Transport as Soviet-era IL-76s Near Retirement by 2030

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking significant steps to modernise its transport aircraft fleet, with official sources confirming that India has requested a formal proposal from Japan for its ...
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MoD Bolsters Indian Army's Eyes and Ears with $11.6 Million Acquisition of Long-Range Viraj 28-B Cameras and PR82 Thermal Imaging Sights

The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently finalized contracts with RRP S4E, a prominent provider of optical and thermal imaging equipment, to enhance the surveillance capabilities of the ...
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Indigenous Bhargavastra Counter-Drone Defence System Enters Final Trials to Combat Emerging Drone Swarms

The Indian defence sector has achieved a significant milestone as the indigenous 'Bhargavastra' counter-drone system enters the final phase of its testing. Designed and manufactured by Solar Defence ...
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Uttam Radar Outperforms Leading Global Competitors in Detection Range and Multi-Target Tracking Capabilities, Confirms DRDO

India’s indigenous Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar is establishing itself as a premier airborne sensor on the global stage. Senior defence officials have confirmed that the ...
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Indian Army Approves Procurement of Indigenous MPATGM to Supplement Imported Anti Tank Missile and Enhance Infantry Capabilities

The Indian Army has approved the procurement of the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this new weapon system ...
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HAL Developing Specialized Rotary UAV to Enhance High-Altitude Logistics for Indian Armed Forces

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is actively advancing the development of a Rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (RUAV) tailored for high-altitude logistics and Intelligence, Surveillance, and ...
defence

HAL Defers Uttam AESA Radar Integration to Second Tejas Mk1A Order, First 83 to Retain Israeli EL/M-2052 to Avoid Further Delays

In a significant update to India's indigenous fighter program, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has revealed a change in the equipment timeline for the Tejas Mk1A. The highly anticipated home-grown ...
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Indian Navy Advances Fleet-Wide BrahMos Missile Deployment to Strengthen Maritime Strike Capabilities by 2030

The Indian Navy is accelerating a comprehensive plan to arm nearly all of its primary surface warships with the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile by the year 2030. Motivated by strategic successes and ...