The Indian Air Force is considering strengthening its fleet after the successful execution of “Operation Sindoor.” It is evaluating the option of acquiring more Rafale fighter jets to counter the shortfall in squadron numbers. MRFA Programme Under Review The additional jets are expected to come

Delhi Police Special Cell arrested five suspected terrorists in coordinated raids across multiple states including Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Hyderabad, and Ranchi. The arrests happened over two days following intelligence-led surveillance. Recovered Equipment Authorities recovered materials used in IED (Improvised Explosive Device) construction. Seized items included acids

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the third GE-404 (F404-IN20) engine from the United States for its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark-1A programme. The fourth engine is expected to arrive in India by the end of this month. Engine Order And Supply Plan HAL is slated to receive 12 GE-404 engines by the end of […]

India has deployed a 65-member tri-service contingent to participate in Exercise Zapad 2025, a multilateral military drill organized by Russia. The contingent departed for the Mulino Training Ground in Nizhniy, Russia on September 9, 2025, ahead of the exercise scheduled from September 10 to 16. Force Composition The force includes 57 personnel from the Indian […]

Heavy firing between security forces and militants continued for a second day in the forested Guddar area of Kulgam district. The encounter resumed early Tuesday after a pause overnight. Casualties Confirmed Two Indian Army personnel – Subedar Perbhat Gaur and Lance Naik Narender Sindhu – were killed in the initial exchange of fire. An Army […]

Russia has confirmed that it is in talks with India to supply additional S-400 surface-to-air missile systems. Dmitry Shugayev, head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, said discussions are ongoing and highlighted that India already operates the system. Background on Existing Deal India signed a $5.5 billion deal in 2018 to acquire five S-400

India will start testing long-range interceptor missiles under Project Kusha in 2026. The effort forms part of Mission Sudarshan Chakra (MSC), aimed at creating a multi-layered national missile defence shield by 2035. Objective of Mission Sudarshan Chakra Mission Sudarshan Chakra is designed to safeguard critical civilian and strategic sites. The indigenously developed

India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the procurement of 97 additional Tejas LCA Mk-1A fighter jets from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at an estimated cost of ₹62,000 crore, aimed at bolstering the Indian Air Force’s dwindling squadron numbers. $1B Engine Deal with US in Final Stages India and the United States are close to […]

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned two advanced stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, into the Indian Navy at the Eastern Naval Command, marking a notable stride in the nation’s maritime strength. India’s Self-Reliance in Shipbuilding Highlighting India’s focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat, Singh declared that no future naval ship will be built abroad,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra, India’s plan to develop an indigenous, integrated air and missile defence system by 2035. The initiative is being compared to Israel’s Iron Dome and aims to protect both strategic assets and civilian areas from aerial threats. Shield and Sword Strategy Chief of Defence Staff […]