Defence Cooperation

Defence Cooperation coverage includes arms transfers, joint exercises, defence exports, training assistance, inter-governmental commissions, joint development & manufacture of military systems, military exchanges and so on.

Several aircraft of the IAF are powered by Rolls-Royce engines. Amog them are SEPECAT Jaguar (Adour Mk 811), BAE Hawk (Adour Mk 871), Dassault Mirage 2000 (M53-P2), and C-130J Super Hercules (AE 2100D)

Rolls-Royce Commits to Co-Develop AMCA Engine for India’s Self-Reliance 

Rolls-Royce has expressed a strong commitment to partnering with India for the co-development of a next- generation engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft...
Fincantieri has helped in building several ships for the Indian Navy, Among them are INS Kolkata (D63)

Fincantieri Seeks Partnership with India for Advanced Naval Vessels 

Fincantieri, a leading Italian shipbuilding company, is keen to partner with India for co-developing next- generation naval vessels, aligning with India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative...
Srilanka is in discussion with India for setting up a small arms production facility

Sri Lanka and India Collaborate on Small- Arms Manufacturing Facility

Sri Lanka is in discussions with India to establish a small-arms manufacturing facility, reflecting deepening defense cooperation amid shared security concerns in the Indian...
Lockheed Martin F21 Advanced Multirole Fighter

Lockheed Martin Focuses on F-21, Abandoning F-35A for MRFA

Lockheed Martin has opted not to propose its F-35A for India’s Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender due to its small order size and stringent...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen address a press conference on 28 Feb 2025 at New Delhi

EU Looks to Indian Weapons as Defense Spending Ramps Up

In a significant development, several European Union countries are looking to procure Indian-made weapons systems, fueled by U.S. calls for increased defense spending amid...
Russia has offered the IL276 Medium Transport Aircraft to replace India's ageing An-32 aircraft

Russia Joins Race to Supply Medium Transport Aircraft to IAF 

Russia is re-entering the competition to supply medium transport aircraft (MTA) to the Indian Air Force, aiming to partner with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for...
Russia has offered local production of the S-400 air defence system to India

Russia Proposes Local S-400 Production to Address Delivery Delays 

Russia has prоpоsed a transfer of technology (TоT) to India for the S-400 air defence system amidst delays in delivery of the final two...
AL-31FP-Engine which powers the Su-30MKI aircraft

India Invites Russia to Collaborate on AMCA Engine Development 

In a pivotal move for India's Advanced Medium Combat Airсraft (AMCA) program, the Ministry of Defence has invited Russia to participate in engine development...
The Chief of Army Staff has proposed reforms in the scheme for recruitment of Agniveers

General Dwivedi Proposes Reforms to Agniveer Scheme for Better Retention and Inclusivity 

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, announced potential reforms to the Agnipath scheme, focusing on leave policies, age limits, and retention strategies for...
The Indian Air Force chief has questioned some of China's cliams about their sixth-generation fighterChinas Sixth Gen Fighter

IAF Chief Questions Validity of China’s Sixth-Gen Fighter Claims 

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh of the Indian Air Force expressed skepticism regarding China's claims of having flown a sixth-generation fighter, emphasizing that mere...

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