New Delhi: Having started the induction of Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets about two decades ago, the Indian Air Force is now planning to extend the service life of its Russian-origin combat aircraft by more than 20 years.The Indian Air Force has inducted 272 of the Su-30MKI fighter aircraft operating in its fleet and the twin-engine planes are going to be the mainstay of the force for at least the

New Delhi: Macron will visit New Delhi to be the chief guest at India’s 75th Republic Day ceremony on January 26. He will have meetings with Modi and President Droupadi Murmu apart from witnessing the military parade on the Kartavya PathWith Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to host French President Emmanuel Macron a few weeks later, New Delhi and Paris may finalise deals on India procuring 26

New Delhi: Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar has issued directions to take all possible actions to enhance security in the Arabian Sea region, officials said on Sunday.As per officials, the Indian Navy chief has asked to keep a close lookout for any suspicious activity in the region, which saw incidents of attacks on merchant vessels recently.He further directed to carry out thorough checks

The Philippines is set to enhance its maritime deterrence capabilities against China in the South China Sea with the imminent delivery of the Indian-made BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. This strategic acquisition, signed in 2022, signifies a pivotal move in safeguarding the nation’s extensive coastline and asserting territorial sovereignty.The BrahMos missiles, are poised to join the

Launch activity under progress at SHAR spaceport for the launch of PSLV C-58 rocketHyderabad-based Dhruva Space will validate the functionality and robustness of the P-30 nanosatellite platform and its various subsystems in orbitNEW DELHI: Four Indian space start-ups are set to launch their payloads to demonstrate microsatellite subsystems, thrusters or small engines that keep satellites in

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a fantastic working relationship with most World LeadersInduction of the 55-nation African Union as a permanent member of the G20 and managing to produce a leaders’ declaration overcoming deep divisions over the Ukraine conflict were seen as milestonesNEW DELHI: In a year bookended by geopolitical turmoil and great power rivalry, India demonstrated its statecraft