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HAL, Kalyani, Tata Advanced Systems, Adani, L&T step into Amca contest ring

Public and private sector firms vie to qualify for building prototypes of India's first indigenous stealth fighter jet

Kalyani ties up with BEML, Data Patterns for AMCA stealth jet race

The three firms will participate in the AMCA programme as a consortium, with Bharat Forge in the lead, the sources said, adding that a memorandum of understanding was signed on Friday

Tata, Kalyani not likely to tie up with HAL for Amca race; L&T picks BEL

The major contenders have finished shaping their strategies ahead of the September 30 deadline to respond to the expression of interest (EoI) for AMCA prototype development

Long procurement cycle may lead to outdated weapons: Rajinder Singh Bhatia

A decade ago, the bureaucracy was not as receptive to private sector participation as today. We could not conduct trials in India, said Rajinder Singh Bhatia, chairman of Kalyani Strategic Systems

HAL to raise Tejas output as MiG-21 nears exit, but IAF shortfall to remain

Since being inducted in 1963, the MiG-21 has seen action in every major conflict involving India

Army, Navy, IAF education wings merged; 3 joint military stations approved

The armed forces also announced the setting up of three Joint Military Stations

Rajnath says Sudarshan Chakra roadmap in works, suggests two-phase rollout

Defence Minister says committee formed to examine project, draft 'realistic' action plan

MoD eases procurement for defence spares, maintenance; pvt firms get parity

New defence capital acquisition rules also expected before the end of the calendar year

Godrej Enterprises Group signs deal with Safran to build LEAP engine parts

Under the five-year agreement, Godrej will manufacture titanium-based complex ventilation assemblies for LEAP engines, the company said in an official release

Army to acquire stealth-enabled long-range drones under modernisation plan

15-year plan reveals intent to acquire up to 70 drones for intelligence, jamming, and surveillance

From 'hybrid' to combat UAVs: India's 15-year drone arsenal plan explained

The armed forces plan to acquire over 670 unmanned aerial vehicles across multiple categories, enhancing surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat capabilities

Next-gen combat vehicle with UAV, loitering weapons to replace Army's T-72s

The army's FRCV will integrate human-machine teaming, ISR systems, and cyber-hardened networks to operate in a fully digitised battlefield

Expanded space systems to secure the high ground

Accessing and securing a position in orbit will be vital for future operations, sources say

HAL turns to its past to navigate an uncertain future

HAL is leveraging its legacy and ramping up research & development to secure its place in India's evolving defence landscape

India funds 64 overseas development projects, totalling $12.84 billion

From power and transport to health and education, projects across Asia and Africa reflect a push for partnership driven diplomacy

RAN Samwad: With Rajnath's call, the indian way of war takes shape

In its place appears to be a posture of punitive deterrence: A move from restraint-based reactivity to imposing costs and deterring future provocations

Old war, new plan: Experts urge policy consolidation on unconventional combat

As India strengthens its defence capabilities with AI and frontier technology, the armed forces face a rapidly evolving landscape of information warfare, cyber threats, and autonomous combat systems

India's foreign aid down 45% in 5 years

Aid disbursements show a declining trend with changes in key recipients

Dissonance over theatrisation; forces to take call in national interest

In his concluding remarks on the second and final day of the seminar at the Army War College in Madhya Pradesh, the CDS highlighted the progress achieved in strengthening jointness and coordination

IAF chief lauds Op Sindoor jointness, says don't rush to theatre commands

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh urges a joint planning hub with CDS in Delhi to strengthen tri-service coordination, citing lessons from Operation Sindoor, but warns against rushed theatrisation