New Delhi: The Indian Air force (IAF) has embarked on a journey to source some components locally for frontline fighter jet Rafale and heavy-lift helicopter Chinook.A meeting of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) is scheduled with the Chandigarh-based 3 Base Repair Depot of the IAF. A date for meeting is being planned from next month.The IAF has provided a list of select items to

Trainer variant of HAL TEJAS light fighter jet‘Funds sought for 2024-25 have already been allotted to the Services’There will be no shortage of capital funds for the Indian Air Force (IAF) because of consolidation of the demand of three Services in the defence budget for 2024-25, the IAF said. It added that the funds sought for 2024-25 had already been allotted to the Services.Prior to February

Refuting all reports of India lost a "substantial" amount of land to China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed that no one can occupy even an inch of Indian land under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh refutes reports of India losing land to China under PM Modi’s leadership. Ongoing talks aim to resolve issues near Line of Actual Control. Criticizes

The 12th Boeing P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance (LRMR) aircraftThe Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance (LRMR) aircraft are now capable of being fully serviced and maintained without having to leave the countryby Saurabh JoshiAfter assessments by Boeing of the facilities offered by independent MRO contractors in India for engine and landing gear maintenance, the

The emphasis on India as a manufacturing hub signals a strategic shift in the country’s economic landscapeNEW DELHI: In an interview with Newsweek magazine, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the critical need for urgent action to address the prolonged situation on the disputed India-China border to normalize bilateral relations.PM Modi highlighted the significance of stable and

The defence secretary said, "Our militaries are accelerating joint exercises, information-sharing and other operational activities to boost maritime security in the Indian Ocean"US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has told lawmakers that by bolstering the Indian military’s capabilities, the two nations can work together to uphold a more stable balance of power across the wider Indo-Pacific