Category: India

India plans to integrate indigenous Astra missiles with Rafale fighters, giving the IAF another powerful air-to-air weapon option while reducing reliance on foreign missiles

India’s reported $1.2 billion R-37M deal could give Su-30MKI fighters a powerful long-range air-to-air weapon, allowing them to threaten AWACS, tankers and other.

The U.S. Navy has revealed the AIM-424 Malice, a new long-range air-to-air missile with a range exceeding 250 nautical miles. It is designed for advanced fighter aircraft and future combat missions.

Norway has ordered 20 Patria 6×6 vehicles under the CAVS programme. The vehicles will feature Kongsberg PROTECTOR RS4 remote weapon stations, with deliveries planned to begin in 2026.

India has successfully made and test-fired its first 100% indigenous AK-203 ‘Sher’ rifle at the Amethi facility, marking a major step in domestic defence manufacturing and self-reliance.

West Bengal is set for a major defence and shipbuilding boost as GRSE and Yantra India receive major investments to expand facilities, improve production capacity and create jobs.

DRDO’s LM2500 gas turbine technology transfer to Vertex Engineering can expand India’s local naval engineering skills, reduce dependence on foreign support and more.

India and Japan have signed a maritime security pact to deepen naval cooperation, explore joint shipbuilding and improve information sharing.

Project VEDA is a DRDO effort to build a mobile satellite launch system for India’s defence needs, helping quickly replace military satellites and improve space security during emergencies.

India and France are taking defence ties beyond Rafale jets, with cooperation expanding into advanced aerospace technology, joint development, engine projects and India’s possible role in France-led FCAS.