India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas successfully test-fired the Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of Odisha on March 12, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in India’s defense capabilities, showcasing the integration of

India and France have successfully concluded negotiations for the acquisition of 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets, a deal estimated at approximately €7 billion. The formal agreement is anticipated to be signed in April during the French Defence Minister’s visit to India. This procurement aims to bolster the Indian Navy’s carrier-based aviation