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Defence

India Delays BrahMos-NG to Develop Indigenous Supersonic Missile

India postpones BrahMos-NG development to fast-track an indigenous supersonic missile system for enhanced operational autonomy against China.

Indian Air Force

HAL Receives Seventh GE F404 Engine, Boosting Tejas Mk-1A Production Momentum

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the seventh GE F404-IN20 engine for the Tejas Mk-1A programme, marking another important milestone

Defence

Pinaka LRGR test marks precision leap for India’s guided rocket arsenal

DRDO successfully tested the Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket from an in-service launcher, achieving precision strikes at up to 120 km

National

ISRO Achieves New Milestone with Successful Qualification of Three Gaganyaan Crew Module Systems

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has marked another significant milestone in its Gaganyaan programme by successfully completing qualification tests

Defence

CDS Gen N S Raja Subramani To Brief Rajnath Singh On Integrated Theatre Commands Plan

CDS to present theatre command reorganisation plan to Defence Minister for Cabinet Committee on Security approval, advancing India's military unification

Global News

China’s J-16 Fighter Unveiled in ‘Beast Mode’ with 10-Missile Loadout

China's J-16 fighter displayed in 'Beast Mode' with eight PL-15 beyond-visual-range missiles and two PL-10 within-visual-range missiles, demonstrating PLAAF focus

Indian Navy

Rafale-M Begins Deck Trials on INS Vikrant Ahead of Navy Induction

Rafale-M carrier fighter begins deck trials on INS Vikrant, validating integration ahead of navy induction.

Defence Industry

ASTRA MK-2 Missile Opens India’s Defence Production to Private Industry

India opens missile production to private firms with ASTRA MK-2 advanced air-to-air missile leading the policy shift.

Global News

Russia Deploys Tu-214PU Command Aircraft to Tehran Amid US-Iran Escalation

Russia deploys Tu-214PU airborne command aircraft to Tehran as US-Iran conflict escalates, signalling high-level military coordination and strategic alignment.