Imperative For India To Have A Long-Term Plan For Fighter Jet Acquisition

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

India's Ministry of Defence has recently resumed the long-delayed process of procuring multi-role fighter aircraft, representing a critical juncture in the nation's defence modernisation efforts. The procurement of 114 aircraft under the 'Make in India' initiative represents not merely an equipment purchase but a strategic opportunity to develop indigenous aerospace capabilities, reduce import dependence, and strengthen national security...

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HAL's Strategic Partnership with Private Sector: ₹25,000 Crore Work Share in Mega Combat Helicopter Deal

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

In a significant development for India's indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) plans to outsource approximately ₹25,000 crore worth of work to private sector firms as part of its recently secured ₹62,500 crore deal for 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH). This unprecedented level of private sector involvement represents approximately 40% of the total project value and...

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India's Military Space Doctrine: Strategic Evolution & Future Vision; Doctrine To Be Ready In 3 Months

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

India is poised to formally establish its military presence in space with the imminent release of a dedicated Military Space Doctrine and National Space Policy within the next two to three months. The announcement, made by Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan, represents a significant milestone in India's evolving space strategy and comes amid increasing focus on defence-space...

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ISRO's Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) Development

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

The Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), internally named Soorya, is ISRO's ambitious medium-to-super heavy-lift launch vehicle currently under development.Designed to support India's growing space exploration and commercial launch needs, the NGLV incorporates cutting-edge features such as a three-stage configuration with nine engines in the first stage and two in the second stage, utilising LOX/CH4 propellants. A key highlight...

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ISRO's Third Launch Pad Development

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

On April 3, 2025, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh announced the establishment of a Third Launch Pad (TLP) at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This project has received approval from the Union Cabinet with a substantial financial sanction of ₹3,984.86 Crore. According to Minister Singh's statement in the Rajya Sabha, the construction is...

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Indian Navy Provides Critical Medical Aid To Pakistani Crew Member On Dhow Off Oman Coast

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

The Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Trikand provided critical medical aid to a severely injured Pakistani crew member aboard a fishing vessel in the Arabian Sea.On April 4, INS Trikand intercepted a distress call from the Iranian dhow Al Omeedi, operating approximately 350 nautical miles east of the Oman coast.The injured crew member, a Pakistani national from the...

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Developing 'Space Culture' Key As Space Is Emerging As New Domain of Warfare: CDS

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan emphasised the growing importance of space as a domain of warfare during his inaugural address at the third edition of the Indian DefSpace Symposium on April 7, 2025. He stated that humanity is at the "cusp of an era" where space will dominate warfare, influencing air, maritime, and land domains....

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Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Plans To Buy More Missiles, Warships, Fighter Jets

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

The Philippines received the first batteries of the BrahMos missile in April 2024The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is intensifying its modernisation efforts with plans to acquire additional missile systems, warships, and multi-role fighter jets to enhance its air and missile defence capabilities.AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. announced these plans during the recent Raisina Dialogue in...

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Tri-Services All Women Sailing Expedition Flags Off From Mumbai For Seychelles

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

A tri-services all-women sailing expedition was flagged off from Mumbai on April 7, 2025, marking a significant milestone in women empowerment and inter-services camaraderie. The team comprises 11 officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, who will sail to Seychelles in their first international expedition aboard the IASV Triveni. This journey is a precursor to a planned...

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Pakistan Army Again Violates Ceasefire Along LoC In Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Monday, engaging in unprovoked firing in the Digwar sector. Indian Army officials confirmed that their forces retaliated effectively and launched a search operation to prevent any infiltration attempts under the cover of firing.This incident coincided with Union Home...

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Security Forces Seize Large Cache Of Arms, Ammunition In Thoubal District Manipur

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

Security forces in Manipur have recently intensified search operations across vulnerable areas, leading to significant recoveries of arms, ammunition, and other materials.In the Thoubal district, a major seizure was made during operations near Heirok Police Station. Items recovered included one Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) with a magazine, a 12 Bore Single Barrel Gun, 21 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition,...

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Stealth Frigate INS Tarkash Undertakes Passex With New Zealand Navy In Gulf of Aden

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

The Indian Navy's stealth frigate, INS Tarkash, recently participated in a Passage Exercise (Passex) with the Royal New Zealand Navy's Anzac-class frigate, HMNZS Te Kaha, in the Gulf of Aden on April 4, 2025.This exercise was part of the culmination of the New Zealand-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) Joint Focused Operation ANZAC Tiger, which ran from...

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EAM Jaishankar, Fiji'S Health Minister Lalabalav Discuss Ongoing Medical Cooperation

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Fiji's Minister for Health and Medical Services, Ratu Atonio Rabici Lalabalav, in New Delhi on April 7, 2025, to discuss ongoing health and medical cooperation. Jaishankar emphasised that health collaboration is a key pillar of the longstanding partnership between India and Fiji. He shared this update on X, highlighting the importance of these...

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Three Dead In Japan After Medical Helicopter Crash

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

Three people were confirmed dead following the crash of a medical transport helicopter off the coast of Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, on Sunday. The victims included an 86-year-old female patient, her 68-year-old male caretaker, and a 34-year-old male doctor.The deaths of the caretaker and doctor were confirmed on Monday, while the patient was pronounced dead on the day...

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India's Strategic Naval Expansion: Development of Nuclear Submarine Base In Andhra Pradesh And Advanced Fleet

Monday, April 07, 2025 by Indian Defence News

India is significantly advancing its naval infrastructure with the impending commissioning of a new strategic naval base for nuclear submarines in Andhra Pradesh by 2026, while simultaneously upgrading its Karwar base on the western seaboard.The first phase of the Rambilli-based Project Varsha is nearing completion, featuring sophisticated underground pens and tunnel networks designed to allow nuclear submarines to...

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