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IAF Announces Return of Tarang Shakti 2026 as Multinational Air Exercise Returns to Jodhpur
September 21, 2026

IAF Announces Return of Tarang Shakti 2026 as Multinational Air Exercise Returns to Jodhpur

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to host the second edition of its multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti 2026,
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US Clears Potential $24.3 Billion F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia
September 18, 2026

US Clears Potential $24.3 Billion F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia

The United States has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking
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Pakistan Defence Pacts Could Fuel Strategic Miscalculation, Warns Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan
September 8, 2026

Pakistan Defence Pacts Could Fuel Strategic Miscalculation, Warns Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan

Pakistan’s expanding defence partnerships with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye could have wider implications for regional security, with former Chief of
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Munitions India and Drogo Aerospace Join Hands to Develop Indigenous UAV and Loitering Munition Systems
September 7, 2026

Munitions India and Drogo Aerospace Join Hands to Develop Indigenous UAV and Loitering Munition Systems

Munitions India Limited (MIL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
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India Seeks Sustainable Path for Chabahar Port Amid West Asia Tensions
September 1, 2026

India Seeks Sustainable Path for Chabahar Port Amid West Asia Tensions

India is stepping up diplomatic efforts to secure a sustainable future for its involvement in Iran’s strategically important Chabahar Port,
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Indian Army Begins Long-Delayed Arjun Mk-1 Overhaul, Two Tanks Enter Pilot Rebuild Programme
September 1, 2026

Indian Army Begins Long-Delayed Arjun Mk-1 Overhaul, Two Tanks Enter Pilot Rebuild Programme

The Indian Army has finally begun the long-delayed overhaul of its Arjun Mk-1 main battle tanks, with two tanks entering
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IAF Begins Search for 150 Next-Generation Jet Trainers to Replace Ageing Hawk Fleet
August 26, 2026

IAF Begins Search for 150 Next-Generation Jet Trainers to Replace Ageing Hawk Fleet

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has begun the process of acquiring around 150 next-generation advanced jet trainers as it moves
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Iran Prepares for Prolonged Conflict as US-Iran Talks Stall Over Strait of Hormuz
August 13, 2026

Iran Prepares for Prolonged Conflict as US-Iran Talks Stall Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran is preparing for the possibility of a prolonged confrontation with the United States as negotiations over the Strait of
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Indian Navy Strengthens Maritime Power with New MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter Delivery
July 17, 2026

Indian Navy Strengthens Maritime Power with New MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter Delivery

The Indian Navy has received another MH-60R Seahawk multi-role maritime helicopter from the United States, further enhancing its capability to
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