At one end of a sparsely lit chamber is a cluster of row desks with computer terminals. Most of the computer screens are off, tiny orange lights indicating they’re only hibernating in ‘power save’ ...

French firm Dassault Aviation is gathering big momentum towards an Indian Navy contract for 26 Rafale-M naval fighters intended for operations off the deck of India’s new aicraft carrier INS Vikrant.

In a move that could signal the end of one of the world’s most protracted defence procurement sagas, the Indian Government is reported to be slowly converging on a decision to order 114 more Rafale ...

An Raphe MPhibr MR-20 drone during trials in Leh, Ladakh What you’re looking at is the first public image of the Indian Army’s new cargo drone type, an MR-20, developed by Indian firm Raphe Mphibr.

Things have certainly been allowed to cool down after months of momentum on India’s high-profile Make In India fighter programme, peaking during the Aero India show in February. Buzz has plateau’d ...

Nearly half a century after it chose to buy and build German Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) Type 209 submarines for its navy, India has down-selected a new generation submarine offering from the ...

Having flown HAL produced helicopters right from 1989 till I retired 2008, I have had first-hand experience of the quality of their products, and I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment that ‘mazaa ...

With just days to go before India’s first Rafale jets arrive in country, the Indian Air Force has exercised emergency procurement powers to contract the French Hammer AASM precision strike weapon ...

In a second ‘clarification’ in two days, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has responded to fresh reports that have indicated further delays in deliveries of LCA Tejas Mk1A fighters. As part of a ...

The French heart for India’s stealth. A Geopolitical engine change. Call it what you will, one of India’s most ground-breaking defence partnerships is afoot: a deal to jointly develop and build next ...

Even as India’s dilemmas over its next manned fighter drastically deepen, even as the Indian government begins navigating the waters of a fresh Trump pitch of F-35 stealth fighters, a game changing ...

In a major push to accelerate India’s next-generation stealth air combat capability, the government is preparing to shortlist two private companies to co-develop and co-produce the Advanced Medium ...