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DAC Clears ₹52,000 Crore Defence Boost

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India has cleared defence acquisition proposals worth about ₹52,000 crore, with a major focus on anti-drone protection, air defence systems, naval surveillance and unmanned capabilities. DAC Clears ₹52,000 Crore Defence Proposals The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity for multiple capital acquisition
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40 IAF Sukhois Armed With BrahMos Missiles

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Around 40 Indian Air Force Su-30MKI fighter jets have now been integrated with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, marking a major boost to India’s long-range precision strike capability. IAF Su-30MKI Fighters Get BrahMos Missiles BrahMos Aerospace co-director Alexander Maksichev said approximately 40 Su-30MKI fighters have been equipped with the air-launched BrahMos
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Six Operation Sindoor Martyrs Named

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The government has officially named six Indian military personnel killed during Operation Sindoor, marking the first formal public acknowledgement of the armed forces’ fatalities in the May 2025 cross-border military campaign. Operation Sindoor Casualty Names The names have been placed in the Roll of Honour section of the National War Memorial. The six personnel include
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AMCA Engine Deal Hits GE Price Hurdle

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India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme has reportedly hit a commercial hurdle after engine negotiations with GE Aerospace slowed over pricing, technology transfer and local manufacturing terms. AMCA Engine Deal Faces Price Roadblock Negotiations for the GE F414 engine, expected to power the initial AMCA variant, have reportedly stalled after GE quoted a price
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US Clears Apache, M777 Support For India

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The United States has formally moved ahead with proposed support packages for India’s Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 ultra-light howitzers, strengthening defence maintenance and operational readiness between the two countries. US India Defence Support Package Approved The proposed Foreign Military Sales support package is valued at about $428.2 million, covering
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PM Modi Commissions Three Naval Ships

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built Indian Navy platforms in Kolkata, calling the event a major step in India’s push for defence self-reliance and stronger maritime capability. PM Modi Commissions Three Naval Ships The three platforms commissioned into the Indian Navy include the advanced stealth frigate INS Dunagiri, the large survey vessel
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IAF AN-32 Aircraft Accident In Assam

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An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident while landing at Air Force Station Jorhat in Assam on Saturday. Emergency teams were deployed at the airbase, while the IAF ordered an inquiry to determine the cause of the incident. IAF AN-32 Aircraft Accident In Jorhat The AN-32, a military transport aircraft operated […]
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DRDO Tests Next-Gen Defence Systems

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DRDO has successfully demonstrated multiple next-generation defence technologies, including multi-layered ballistic missile defence and a medium-range naval anti-ship missile. The trials were conducted on June 10 and 11, marking a major step in strengthening India’s ability to counter advanced missile and maritime threats. DRDO Ballistic Missile Defence Test The Defence
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India Sends Request For 114 Rafale Jets

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India has sent a formal Letter of Request to France for the proposed procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, with technology transfer, local manufacturing and Indian weapon integration expected to be key parts of the negotiations. India France Rafale Jet Deal The proposed acquisition of 114 Rafale jets is being […]