Prototype Devp of AMCA Approved
The process for obtaining Cabinet Committee on Security's (CCS) approval for design and prototype development of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) has been initiated.
The...
Army Improves Space, Air Defence Capabilities
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), on 22 March, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (first step of procurement) for the indigenously designed, developed and built GSAT...
IAF to Convert Passenger Aircraft Into Fuel Tankers
After years of trying to buy mid-air refuellers, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is now looking to convert existing Boeing 767 passenger aircraft into...
IAF Augmenting Utility and Combat Helicopter Fleet
Chetak helicopters have served the Indian armed forces well for the last 60 years. The IAF inducted the French-origin helicopters, called Alouette III, in...
Navy Adds Aviation Assets
In what could be a major boost for Make in India in defence, the Indian Navy and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are looking at...
Sixth Scorpene Launched; Fast Boats Contracted
Sixth Scorpene Submarine
The sixth and last submarine of the Indian Navy's Kalvari-class submarines of Project 75 was launched on 20 April at the Kanhoji...
BrahMos Missile Accidently Fired Into Pakistan
India Regrets Accident, Orders Inquiry
On 10 March, Pakistan's Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) alleged in a press conference that Pakistan's Air Defence Operations...
Fifth Scorpene Submarine Vagir on Trials
Navy Also Wants Submarine Rescue Simulators
The fifth submarine of Project 75, Yard 11879, Indian Navy’s Kalvari class commenced her sea trials on 1 February...
Highlights of the Defence Budget 2022-23
The Union Budget was presented by the Finance Minister on 1 February 2022. With ~12.82% increase in capital outlay for defence expenditure, the government...
Indian Navy Leading in AI Technologies
Centre of Excellence Set up
Steps are being taken by the armed forces to ensure effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in fighting conflicts, which...
















