India-France Rafale deal to uplift indigenous aerospace industry: Report

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:17 PM

Hanoi, Feb 12 (IANS) Highlighting that India is negotiating a major fighter aircraft deal with France to purchase 114 Dassault Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), a report has mentioned that by also getting the French aerospace company to also license its systems for construction, India is growing its capabilities and becoming more self-reliant.

Boost for Indian Navy's capabilities as DAC clears purchase of six more P-8i aircraft

IANS | February 12, 2026 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday granted approval for a host of procurements for the armed forces, clearing the way for the acquisition of Rafale jets, combat missiles, anti-tank mines, P-8i aircraft, and more.

Bharat Forge’s Q3 profit falls 17 pc, Rs 2 interim dividend announced

IANS | February 12, 2026 3:32 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Bharat Forge on Thursday reported nearly 17 per cent year-on-year decline in its standalone net profit for the quarter ended December 2026 (Q3 FY26).

Defence Ministry okays Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France

IANS | February 12, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Defence Ministry on Thursday approved the Rs 3.25 lakh crore proposal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for the Indian Air Force, according to reliable sources.

HAL’s Q3 profit jumps nearly 30 pc to Rs 1,867 crore

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:04 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday reported a strong financial performance for the December quarter of the current financial year (Q3 FY26) as the defence public sector company posted a 29.6 per cent year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit.

New Zealand strengthens strategic partnership with India through key defence appointment

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:04 PM

Wellington, Feb 11 (IANS) The recent appointment of New Zealand’s First Resident Defence Advisor to India underscores the growing bilateral partnership between the two nations.

India and Bahrain discuss strengthening bilateral ties and naval cooperation

IANS | February 11, 2026 4:32 PM

Manama, Feb 11 (IANS) Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti called on Bahrain Prime Minister and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the Riffa Palace, discussing the strengthening bilateral ties and naval cooperation between India and Bahrain.

Defence Ministry nod for buying 114 Rafale fighter jets from France likely this week

IANS | February 10, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Defence Ministry is likely to approve a Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal this week to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for the Indian Air Force, according to reliable sources.

Gujarat: Indian Army's Southern Command conducts operational review, outreach activities

IANS | February 8, 2026 11:30 PM

Bhuj, Feb 8 (IANS) Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army's Southern Command, conducted a multi-dimensional visit across Gujarat this week, officials said on Sunday.

India-UAE defence pact signals shift from transactional ties to deeper strategic security alignment: Report

IANS | February 8, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are steadily transforming their bilateral relationship into a clearly defined defence and security framework, reflecting a shift from primarily transactional engagements to cooperation that also addresses hard-security calculations, according to a report.

Defence

India-France Rafale deal to uplift indigenous aerospace industry: Report

Boost for Indian Navy's capabilities as DAC clears purchase of six more P-8i aircraft

Bharat Forge’s Q3 profit falls 17 pc, Rs 2 interim dividend announced

Defence Ministry okays Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France

HAL’s Q3 profit jumps nearly 30 pc to Rs 1,867 crore

New Zealand strengthens strategic partnership with India through key defence appointment

India and Bahrain discuss strengthening bilateral ties and naval cooperation

Defence Ministry nod for buying 114 Rafale fighter jets from France likely this week

Gujarat: Indian Army's Southern Command conducts operational review, outreach activities

India-UAE defence pact signals shift from transactional ties to deeper strategic security alignment: Report

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