Indian Defence News

State-owned plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday stated that five light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk1A are ready to be delivered to the Indian Air Force.

DRDO successfully demonstrated solid fuel ducted ramjet missile technology from Odisha, marking a major defence milestone. The air-breathing propulsion system allows sustained supersonic flight above Mach 2, enabling longer-range air-to-air missiles.

Adani Defence & Aerospace on Tuesday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Italian aerospace firm Leonardo to establish a fully integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India.

Marking the ASEAN–India Year of Maritime Cooperation, India deployed its First Training Squadron to Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. The visit provided operational training for new officers while also serving a key diplomatic purpose.

India's 2026-27 Union Budget allocates Rs 7.85 lakh crore for defence, a 15% increase from the previous year. The capital outlay for modernization rose by nearly 22% to Rs 2.19 lakh crore.

Spain's decision to join India-led Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative marks subtle but important shift in Indian Ocean security. It expands IPOI beyond Asia and reinforces India's role as trusted maritime partner. Spain brings naval experience and tech.

IAF will stage a major aerial display during 77th Republic Day parade in New Delhi, flying the special 'Sindoor' fighter formation over Kartavya Path. Flypast will highlight IAF's strength following last year’s four-day conflict with Pakistan. 

10 Army personnel died and 10 were injured in a tragic road accident in J&K's Doda. The vehicle slipped off the road in bad weather. J&K LG Manoj Sinha expressed condolences and stated the injured have been airlifted for treatment.

PIB Fact Check has exposed a deepfake video falsely attributed to Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. The AI-generated clip, shared by Pak propaganda accounts, wrongly claims India is decades behind Pakistan and China in military technology.

Indian Navy unveils marching contingent, heritage tableau and 80-member band for Republic Day 2026, highlighting Aatmanirbharta, Mahila Sashaktikaran and indigenous maritime power at Kartavya Path.