In a significant demonstration of India’s defence capabilities, President Smt Droupadi Murmu flew the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand today at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The sortie marks a new chapter in the President’s engagement with India’s advanced military aviation, following previous flights in the Sukhoi 30…
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IAF & EAC Cup Races Shine at RCTC 2026
The prestigious Indian Air Force (IAF) Cup and Eastern Air Command (EAC) Cup races were conducted with great splendour at the historic Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) on February 25, 2026. The annual fixtures, instituted in 1996, celebrate the enduring association between the Indian Air Force and one of India’s…
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HAMMER Weapon System: BEL–Safran JV Explained
In a significant boost to India’s defence indigenisation drive, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has approved a joint venture with France’s Safran Electronics & Defence to manufacture and support the HAMMER weapon system in India. The 50:50 partnership is being positioned as a major step under the Make in India initiative…
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PM Modi Lands on Assam Highway Emergency Runway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday scripted history by landing aboard a C-130J aircraft on the Northeast’s first highway-based Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Assam. The landmark event highlights India’s growing air defence preparedness amid strategic concerns along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. Strategic Location Near China…
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India Clears ₹3.6 Lakh Cr Rafale Fighter Jet Deal
New Delhi: In one of the largest defence procurements in India’s history, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets along with advanced combat missiles and key naval and army platforms. The total…
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Raksha Mantri Expands ‘Family’ Definition for Housing
In a significant welfare-oriented decision, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the expansion of the definition of “family” for the allotment of Government Accommodation to Service Officers. The move broadens eligibility criteria and reflects the evolving structure of Indian families, while reinforcing the Centre’s commitment to social security and…
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Russia’s Chip Push Secures India’s S-400, Su-57 Future
Russia’s decision to establish its first full-cycle domestic manufacturing facility for microwave microchips marks a strategic shift that could significantly impact advanced defence platforms such as the S-400 air-defence system and the Su-57 stealth fighter. The move directly addresses long-standing concerns over Russia’s reliance on foreign semiconductor supply chains and…
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Why India Could Reconsider Su-57 Deal With Russia
Russia’s renewed push for India to co-produce the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft has reopened a long-dormant debate in India’s strategic community. With China accelerating stealth fighter deployments and Pakistan planning to induct J-35 aircraft, New Delhi faces a narrowing window to maintain regional air dominance. The offer, described by…
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Beating Retreat Reflects India’s Military Heritage: PM Modi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Beating Retreat ceremony stands as a powerful symbol of India’s rich military heritage and marks the formal conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations. Highlighting the significance of the event, the Prime Minister expressed deep pride in the country’s armed forces…
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India’s Air Dominance in Operation Sindoor Forced Ceasefire
India’s overwhelming air superiority during Operation Sindoor played a decisive role in forcing Pakistan to seek a ceasefire during the four-day military confrontation between May 7 and May 10, 2025, according to a detailed European military analysis. The report concludes that New Delhi maintained escalation dominance throughout the conflict, successfully…