Indian Defence

India’s hypersonic ambitions reached a decisive milestone in January 2026 when the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested an advanced scramjet engine for more than 12 minutes, marking a dramatic leap in endurance and technological maturity. The breakthrough, achieved...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to accelerate the operational readiness of the HAL Tejas Mk2 by inducting a small batch of aircraft through Limited Rate Initial Production (LRIP) well before full-scale manufacturing begins. Instead of waiting for mass...

India is reshaping its armored forces through a “Hi-Lo fleet strategy” that combines upgraded T-72 Ajeya and T-90 Bhishma tanks with emerging platforms such as the Zorawar Light Tank and the future Future Ready Combat Vehicle. This approach extends...

India’s military planners are accelerating the expansion of advanced surveillance drones after operational lessons from Operation Sindoor exposed critical intelligence gaps in mountainous terrain. The May 2025 tri-service operation—launched after the Pahalgam terror attack—highlighted the growing importance of persistent...

As per reports, India’s naval modernisation is set to take another step forward with the commissioning of the indigenous stealth warship INS Taragiri, the fourth vessel under the Project 17A stealth frigate programme. The advanced warship will join the...

India is exploring participation in Europe’s ambitious Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program as part of a long-term strategy to maintain technological parity with emerging sixth-generation combat aircraft. The project—led by Dassault Aviation and Airbus—is designed to field a...

India is quietly advancing a next-generation cruise missile ecosystem that could redefine long-range strike capability across Asia. As of March 2026, the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) is no longer just a concept. The missile is undergoing...

India’s stealth combat drone program has entered a decisive phase. In March 2026, the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) recommended the procurement of 60 units of the Ghatak UCAV, moving the program to the final stage of approval by the...

While the Iranian Shahed-136 changed the face of modern warfare with its low-cost long-range strike capability, India’s defence ecosystem is now moving toward what analysts call the “Shahed-ization” of Indian defence technology. Several private companies are developing long-range loitering...

India’s evolving plans to acquire the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter are increasingly being shaped by urgency rather than long-term industrial ambitions. As of March 2026, defence discussions have shifted away from a complex local manufacturing program toward a rapid...