Govt seals Rs 62,370 crore deal with HAL to buy 97 LCA Mk1A fighter jets for IAF

IANS | September 25, 2025 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 62,370 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

India successfully tested Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from Rail based Mobile launcher system: Defence Minister Singh

IANS | September 25, 2025 9:23 AM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) In a major move that puts India in an elite league of nations, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday announced that the country has carried out the successful test launch of the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail based Mobile launcher system that is designed to cover a range of up to 2,000 kms and is equipped with various advanced features.

In Colombo, Indian Navy chief reflects on global maritime challenges, shifting geopolitics

IANS | September 24, 2025 8:24 PM

Colombo, Sep 24 (IANS) Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, addressed the participants of the National Defence College in Colombo on Wednesday, highlighting the deep historical, cultural and strategic ties binding two nations in the Indian Ocean Region.

Chengdu J-20 exposes structural weaknesses in China’s aerospace sector: Report

IANS | September 24, 2025 7:52 PM

Naypyidaw, Sep 24 (IANS) China likes to showcase the Chengdu J-20 as proof that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) now has a world-class, fifth-generation stealth fighter. However, when considering the core measures that are important in high-end air combat - mature engines, true low observability, avionics/sensor fusion, sustainment and operational doctrine — the J-20 demonstrates structural weaknesses in China’s aerospace sector and in the PLA’s efforts to modernise it, a report has revealed.

Indian Navy chief meets Sri Lankan PM, discusses deepening maritime security cooperation

IANS | September 24, 2025 9:46 AM

Colombo, Sep 24 (IANS) Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi held extensive discussions with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo, focusing on strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation and deepening defence ties between the two nations.

⁠IAF likely to see strength exceed mandated 42 fighter squadrons

Saurabh Sharma | September 23, 2025 10:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) In a key development that is likely to embolden the force and enable it to fly even higher and more powerful, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to increase its offensive strength beyond the mandated 42 fighter aircraft squadrons.

Tata Advanced Systems opens 1st overseas defence manufacturing facility in Morocco

IANS | September 23, 2025 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) on Tuesday inaugurated a new state-of-the-art defence manufacturing facility in Berrechid, in Morocco’s Casablanca region -- marking the first overseas defence production unit set up by a private Indian company.

Rajnath Singh discusses defence sector ties with Morocco Minister

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:58 PM

Rabat, Sep 23 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discussed steps for deepening partnerships in key sectors, including defence, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, with Morocco’s Minister of Trade Ryad Mezzour on Tuesday in Rabat, an official said.

Japanese drones set to bolster Malaysian military's strength in South China Sea

IANS | September 22, 2025 5:28 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 22 (IANS) Malaysia on Monday received 14 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and seven rescue boats as part of Japan's Official Security Assistance (OSA) initiative to boost the Southeast Asian nation's maritime border surveillance.

Iran's top General warns enemies of 'strategic surprises'

IANS | September 22, 2025 3:51 PM

Tehran, Sep 22 (IANS) Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, on Monday underlined Iran’s defensive readiness and warned the enemies of "strategic surprises" in response to any aggression, local media reported.

Defence

Govt seals Rs 62,370 crore deal with HAL to buy 97 LCA Mk1A fighter jets for IAF

India successfully tested Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from Rail based Mobile launcher system: Defence Minister Singh

In Colombo, Indian Navy chief reflects on global maritime challenges, shifting geopolitics

Chengdu J-20 exposes structural weaknesses in China’s aerospace sector: Report

Indian Navy chief meets Sri Lankan PM, discusses deepening maritime security cooperation

⁠IAF likely to see strength exceed mandated 42 fighter squadrons

Tata Advanced Systems opens 1st overseas defence manufacturing facility in Morocco

Rajnath Singh discusses defence sector ties with Morocco Minister

Japanese drones set to bolster Malaysian military's strength in South China Sea

Iran's top General warns enemies of 'strategic surprises'

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