Indian Rafale fighter jet

India Advances Rafale Fighter Procurement to Reinforce Air Power and Anchor Long-Term Domestic Manufacturing

India is edging closer to approving a major new acquisition of Rafale fighter jets as New Delhi prepares for a high-profile visit by French President Emmanuel Macron next month, according to senior officials familiar with the deliberations. The proposed deal,...
India’s Defence Manufacturing Gets Global Boost as Bharat Forge Engages European Companies to Move Arms Production to Indian Facilities

India’s Defence Manufacturing Gets Global Boost as Bharat Forge Engages European Companies to Move Arms Production to Indian Facilities

India’s defence manufacturing ambitions may be set for a significant boost as Bharat Forge, one of the country’s leading industrial and defence manufacturers, enters advanced negotiations with major European defence companies to relocate parts of their production to India. Baba...
Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN)

India Reconsiders Second Akula-Class Submarine Lease as Indigenous SSN Programme Gains Momentum

India is reportedly moving away from plans to lease an additional Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) from Russia, signalling a significant strategic shift in the Indian Navy’s long-term underwater warfare roadmap. Sources within the defence establishment indicate that persistent delays...
Indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH)

Indian Navy Rules Out HAL’s Indigenous LUH, Citing Failure to Meet Maritime Standards

The Indian Navy has formally ruled out the induction of the indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), concluding that the platform does not meet the service’s stringent maritime operational requirements. The decision was confirmed by...
India, Germany Submarine, Project-75I

India and Germany Edge Closer to $8 Billion Landmark Submarine Pact as Project-75I Nears Conclusion, Boosting Indian Navy’s Underwater Combat Power

India and Germany are on the cusp of finalising one of New Delhi’s most consequential defence industrial agreements to date, with a proposed $8 billion (around ₹70,000 crore) pact for the construction of six next-generation conventional submarines for the Indian...
India Develops Futuristic Electromagnetic Railgun

India Develops Futuristic Electromagnetic Railgun, Signalling Major Leap in Indigenous Defence Capabilities

India is advancing rapidly in next-generation warfare technology, with the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) confirming that it is developing an indigenous Electromagnetic Railgun system. The project aims to provide the Indian Army with a high-velocity precision strike capability,...
AMCA Bulkhead Frame

India’s AMCA Program Moves Forward with Critical Stealth Fighter Manufacturing Test

The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has taken a major step forward in India’s ambitious fifth-generation fighter program, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), by initiating a key industrial validation process. The agency has released a comprehensive Statement of Work (SOW)...
India’s AMCA to Adopt F-35

India’s AMCA to Adopt F-35-Style Built-In Telescopic Ladder, Enhancing Sortie Rates, Operational Independence, and Stealth Protection

India’s upcoming fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), is set to break new ground with an integrated telescopic boarding ladder—a feature that marks a departure from the conventional design philosophy of the country’s legacy combat jets. The...
Rostec assembles

India May Turn to French SaM146 Engine for Locally Manufactured Sukhoi SJ-100-95B to Secure Long-Term Commercial Viability and Operational Efficiency

India is reportedly in advanced discussions with France to secure a reliable engine solution for its domestically manufactured Sukhoi SJ-100-95B Superjet, a move that could reshape the country’s civil aviation ambitions. According to industry sources, the propulsion system has become...
Tejas Mk2

India’s Tejas Mk2 Adopts External Gun Pod, Freeing Internal Space for Advanced Electronic Warfare and Mission Systems

India’s next-generation medium-weight fighter aircraft, the Tejas Mk2, is undergoing a notable design shift with the decision to move its cannon from an internal mount to an external podded configuration, marking a clear departure from the layout used in the...
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