Defence

Top Indian arms makers held rare meetings in Russia on potential joint ventures: Report

The meetings took place during the first visit of India's defence business leaders to Russia since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine

The defender of Poonch: How Captain Pritam Singh turned a doomed hill town into a year-long fortress

In the winter of 1947, a young captain arrived in a remote garrison expected to fall within weeks. What followed was one of the longest and most improbable defences in the first Kashmir war — a siege held together by grit, airlifts, local militias and a commander who refused to surrender.

The stand that saved Srinagar: Major Som Nath Sharma at Badgam in1947 

Major Som Nath Sharma’s outnumbered company of 4 Kumaon held the line at Badgam on November 3, 1947, with his arm in plaster, buying the hours India needed to secure Srinagar airfield, fly in reinforcements and turn the war’s tide.

Su-57 for India: How Russia's F-35 rival can be a gamechanger for Indian Air Force

While the US may want India to buy the F-35, the Russian offer raises the stakes. Moscow has stated that "unrestricted technology transfer" of its Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter is on the table, along with the hardware.

US clears $93-mn sale of Javelin missiles and Excalibur precision artillery rounds to India

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency in a statement said that the US State Department has authorised a possible $45.7 million sale of FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile system

US-Saudi defence pact and F-35 sale explained: How it could empower Pakistan and why India can't ignore it

Saudi Arabia’s tilt toward the United States and its deepening ties with Pakistan could complicate New Delhi’s efforts to maintain neutrality and strong economic relations with the Gulf.

Hindustan Aeronautics to begin delivery of 8 Tejas Mk1A jets in next 24–36 months

The HAL–GE agreement signed on November 7 will see a slow initial rollout, with production accelerating from 2029.

Ukraine signs deal with France to buy 100 Rafale jets, drones and air-defence systems

Zelenskyy and Macron sign a 10-year defence agreement, marking a major boost to Ukraine’s military capabilities.

India, US sign 'ambitious' 10-year defence framework: 'Significant step for our militaries'

India and US have ramped up security ties in recent years amid China's expansionist ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region.

Defence Acquisition Council clears arms proposals worth Rs 79,000 cr to boost military power

Approval has been given for procurement of new missile systems, high mobility vehicles, naval surface guns and other equipment for the armed forces

An Ode To My Beloved First Love: MiG-21

The workhorse of the IAF will be decommissioned today, with Air Chief Marshal AP Singh set to lead the farewell flypast. The MiG-21 is the most produced supersonic jet aircraft in aviation history. A former IAF fighter pilot who flew the MiG-21 shares his experience and feeling for the aircraft that served the Air Force for six decades