Air Defence

India-France conclude 8th edition of bilateral air exercise Garuda 2025

As per the Ministry of Defence, during the exercise, the IAF participated with Su-30MKI fighters, supported by IL-78 air-to-air refuelling aircraft and C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft

India, UK say will strengthen air defence, develop naval propulsion systems

Both countries to cooperate in developing maritime electric propulsion systems for the Indian Navy's vessels

Indian Army awards ₹30,000 cr tender to BEL for 'Anant Shastra' air defence

The addition would strengthen the Indian Army's Army Air Defence, which played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks during Operation Sindoor

Sudarshan Chakra will be 'mother of all air defence systems': CISC Dixit

India's proposed air defence system Sudarshan Chakra will be the "mother of all air defence systems combined together" and will include counter-drone, counter-UAV and counter-hypersonic systems among others, a top military official said on Tuesday. In his address at a conference 'Counter UAVs & Air Defence Systems: Future of Modern Warfare' here, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit also said that the adversary has learnt from Operation Sindoor and so "we will have to be two steps ahead" of them in military thinking and planning. The event saw participation of senior military officers, representatives of various firms in the defence industry and domain experts. Air Marshal Dixit gave references to the recent Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war and how relatively much cheaper drones have played a critical role in inflicting huge damage to expensive military assets of the other side. They have created an "innovation adaption cycle" and .

Armed forces to test drones, counter-drone systems during exercise in Oct

"Therefore, we must turn our lessons into actions, collaboration, innovation and unwavering focus to enhance our operational effectiveness," Air Marshal Sinha said

The hottest new defence against drone attacks might be here: Lasers

Scientists have for decades sought to harness directed energy beams into weapon systems that would be cheaper and more efficient than missiles or rockets

India conducts maiden flight tests of integrated air defence weapon system

India has "successfully" conducted the maiden flight tests of an integrated air defence weapon system (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the developer of the platform, and the armed forces on the flight tests. The indigenous air defence system was flight-tested 1230 hours off the coast of Odisha on Saturday. The flight tests of the new air defence system came three-and-half months after Operation Sindoor. IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system consisting of all indigenous quick reaction surface-to-air missiles, very short range air defence system (VSHORADS) missiles and a high power laser based directed energy weapons (DEW) system. "I congratulate the DRDO, Indian armed forces and the industry for successful development of IADWS," Singh said on social media. "This unique flight test has established the multi-layered air-defence capability of our country and is going to streng

Govt bolsters self-reliance in warfighting with indigenous weapon purchases

Latest acquisition drive appears to focus on Indian Navy's modernisation

China used India-Pak conflict as 'live lab' to test weapons: Lt Gen Singh

Lt Gen Rahul Singh reveals China backed Pakistan during May conflict, calling it a 'live lab' for weapons. He urges stronger air defence, noting support from Turkiye and China's key military role

How Israel's layered air defence works beyond famous Iron Dome system

Israel possesses arguably one of the most effective, battle-tested air defence systems in service today

Turkiye to buy Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles from US for $225M

This purchase from the US is expected to further boost the air defence system of Turkiye, which is already investing heavily to make its military stronger

Taiwan bolsters air defence preparedness, test fires Land Sword II

As per the MND, Land Sword II possesses the capability of countering varied aerial threats, thereby significantly enhancing the protection of the force

Operation Sindoor updates, India targets Pak air defence, Pak stock market bleeds & more top

India confirmed that it targeted Pakistani air defence systems, including one in Lahore, on Thursday morning. This action was in response to Pakistan’s retaliation overnight,

Govt set to procure next-generation 'very short range air defence system'

The Army has placed requirements for 48 launchers, 85 missiles along with other required equipment, under 'Make in India'

Army plans to boost air defence capabilities with new guns, potent radars

With drones and other disruptive technologies impacting the dynamics of warfare as demonstrated in recent conflicts, the Army Air Defence has drawn a roadmap to boost its capabilities through replacement of two of its old platforms, induction of new fragmentation ammunition for existing air defence guns, and deployment of more potent radars. Besides, the army is also hoping to place a contract for the indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system within 4-5 months, a top official said on Friday. The Corps of Army Air Defence holds a large variety of missile systems and guns in its inventory such as the L70, Zu-23mm, Schilka, Tanguska and Osa-AK missile system. "The fashion of guns is back. The army sustained them for good reason and these guns can be effectively used with fragmentation ammunition," Director General of Army Air Defence (AAD), Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D'Cunha, said. Asserting the need for modernisation with an emphasis on 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat',

Ex-Air Force chief lists nuances of building resilient air defence system

Our own AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) program has just started and we want that whatever technologies come, it should encourage our self-reliance a little more, ex-Air chief marshal said

Ukraine to urge allies for stronger air defences at Germany meet: Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will again call on allies to boost its air defences at this week's meeting in Germany, as US President-elect Donald Trump takes over later this month with a vow to end the almost three-year war quickly. Zelenskyy said that dozens of partner countries will participate in the meeting of the Ramstein group at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Thursday, including those who can help boost our capabilities not only to defend against missiles but also against guided bombs and Russian aviation. We will discuss this with them and continue to persuade them, Zelenskyy said in his nightly address on Saturday. The task remains unchanged: strengthening our air defence. US Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin will attend the meeting. Biden was originally scheduled to attend the October summit in Ramstein but it was postponed because of response to Hurricane Milton that battered the US. In its last few weeks in office, the Biden administration was pressin

Rajnath stresses on 'adaptive defence' to cope with new challenges

The Union Minister highlighted that defence and security, both in the conceptual and practical domains, are experiencing the overwhelming impact of the information age

Tata-Airbus venture gives a big boost to indigenous defence production

Airbus invests more than $1 billion annually in a robust and comprehensive supply chain in India for components and services, generating more than 15,000 jobs

Taiwan accuses China of launching satellites over its Air Defence zone

Earlier on October 20, Taiwan's military had also reported the transit of the United States and Canadian naval vessels, which sailed through the Taiwan Strait from south to north