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New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that under the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, the Government, with industry participation plans to develop five prototypes of the 5th generation fighter aircraft, which will later lead to series production. Addressing the Annual Summit of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in the national capital, Singh said the decision should be considered a milestone in the history of the 'Make in India' ...Read More >
By Shivam Patel NEW DELHI, May 27 (Reuters) - India's defense minister has approved a framework for building the country's most advanced stealth fighter jet, the defense ministry said on Tuesday, amid a new arms race with Pakistan weeks after a military conflict between the neighbors. Indian state-run Aeronautical Development Agency, which is executing the program, will shortly invite initial interest from defense firms for developing a prototype of the warplane, envisaged as a twin-engine 5th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's defence minister has approved a framework for building the country's most advanced stealth fighter jet, the defence ministry said on Tuesday, amid a new arms race with Pakistan weeks after a military conflict between the neighbours. Indian state-run Aeronautical Development Agency, which is executing the programme, will shortly invite initial interest from defence firms for developing a prototype of the warplane, envisaged as a twin-engine 5th generation fighter, t ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met Minister Delegate to the Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff of the National Army of Algeria General Said Changeriha in Bengaluru at Aero India 2025. Singh called their meeting a "great interaction." Also Read | US: Judge Finds Trump Administration Hasn't Fully Followed Order To Unfreeze Federal Spending, Orders White House To Release All Money. In a post on X, he said, "Great interaction with th ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met Minister Delegate to the Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff of the National Army of Algeria General Said Changeriha in Bengaluru at Aero India 2025. Singh called their meeting a "great interaction." In a post on X, he said, "Great interaction with the Minister Delegate to the Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff of the National Army of Algeria General Said Changeriha in Bengaluru." https://x.c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI): The UK-India strategic partnership has taken another major step forward with the formal launch of Defence Partnership- India (DP-I) and the signing of several defence agreements at Aero India 2025, a statement by the UK Embassy said. Announcing DP-I, UK Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker opened the UK-India Defence Partnership Pavilion, establishing a dedicated programme office within the UK's Ministry of Defence that will serve as a one-stop shop for stre ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 7 (ANI): The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to take the centre stage at Aero India 2025, showcasing its indigenous products and technologies at the India Pavilion, said the state-owned aerospace and defence company. The five-day event, beginning February 10 at Airforce Station Yelahanka, will feature HAL's Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) and the CATS Warrior as the main attractions. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi Claims More Voters in Maharashtra Th ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 7 (ANI): The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to take the centre stage at Aero India 2025, showcasing its indigenous products and technologies at the India Pavilion, said the state-owned aerospace and defence company. The five-day event, beginning February 10 at Airforce Station Yelahanka, will feature HAL's Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) and the CATS Warrior as the main attractions. "HAL's LUH to take centre stage, CATS Warrior Star of India P ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], January 22 (ANI): A Tri-Services tableau will participate in the Republic Day Parade 2025, showcasing the spirit of jointness and integration among the Armed Forces, according to an official statement. The theme for the tableau is 'Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat.'. Displaying the spirit of jointness and integration, the tri-services tableau will roll down Kartavya Path for the first time during the 76th Republic Day Parade. The tableau will showcase the conceptual outlook for ...Read More >
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) shares will remain in focus on Friday after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a Rs 13,500-crore contract with the company to procure 12 Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The deal, signed on Thursday, December 12, aims to bolster India's defence capabilities while promoting the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. The deal, valued at approximately Rs 13,500 crore, includes associated equipment and is inclusive of taxes and duties. The aircraft will feature a homegrown ...Read More >
India bolsters its defense capabilities with two major acquisitions. The government approved the purchase of 100 additional K9 Vajra self-propelled artillery guns and 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets. The artillery guns, built by L&T, are customized for high-altitude operations. The fighter jets, manufactured by HAL, will replace those lost in accidents. These deals total over ₹21,000 crore. The government has cleared two mega defence acquisition deals worth over ₹21,000 crore for additional artille ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant development towards the Make in India initiative in the defence sector, India has cleared two crucial projects worth approximately Rs 20,000 crore. The deal includes the production of 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets and 100 K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers for the Indian Army. Notably, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved both projects on Thursday, and the contract for the fighter jets has already been finalized, news agency ANI reported, citing defence source ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Pakistan is choosing weapons over the welfare of its people despite its precarious economic condition, Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Monday, adding that India is tweaking its operational plans and strategy to tackle the expanding collusiveness between Islamabad and Beijing in the maritime domain after the land borders. "We are keeping a watch on extra-regional forces in the IOR, including the PLA Navy, their warships and research vessels, and know what they are doing and where they ...Read More >
New Delhi: In an effort to further strengthen its maritime operational capabilities, India will be inking two deals next month, to procure 26 Rafale (M) fighter aircraft and three Scorpene class submarine, with France under the inter-governmental agreement. Speaking at the annual press conference in the national capital, Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday said: "Rafale Marine is at an advanced stage of negotiations and is only one level short of taking it to the Cabinet Commi ...Read More >
(Image for representation purpose; Credit: Getty Images) The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday carried out their first airstrike since the ceasefire went into effect, targeting a Hezbollah rocket facility in southern Lebanon. The IDF stated that its fighter jets struck the facility after identifying activity that violated the terms of the ceasefire. The facility, which had been used to store medium-range rockets, was targeted as part of efforts to neutralize the threat posed by Hezbolla ...Read More >
Part of the deal involves assistance to boost mining supply chains. Peru is one of the world's top copper producers, while Japan is a major consumer of the key industrial metal. In the aftermath of the APEC summit, Peru also inked a defense cooperation deal with South Korea, including a submarine agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries and another deal with Korea Aerospace Industries to manufacture parts for fighter aircraft, according to Boluarte's foreign minister. Last week, Peru formally i ...Read More >
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