Rubio to Revive ‘Quad’ Alliance in India, but Staying Power Unclear
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to meet Tuesday with Australia, India and Japan to revive the so-called Quad security alliance – viewed suspiciously by China – following disagreement on Iran and questions over US commitment.
India Tests ‘TARA’ Kit That Turns Dumb Bombs Into Precision Guided Weapons
India has taken its first homegrown glide weapon kit, TARA, through its maiden test, moving the system beyond development into real-world conditions.
Aitech to Supply Mission Computers for India’s Light Combat Helicopters
India’s state-owned company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has awarded California-based Aitech a $63-million contract to provide avionics computing systems for the country’s ongoing Light Combat Helicopter initiative.
US Greenlights $428M in Apache, Howitzer Support Deals for India
The US State Department has cleared potential military support deals worth a combined $428.2 million for India’s Apache rotary-wing aircraft and ultra-light howitzers.
India Takes Electromagnetic Launcher Out of the Lab, Hits 8 Kilonewton in Live Demo
An indigenous Electromagnetic Launcher prototype developed by India’s Institute for Plasma Research has moved from lab experiments to full-scale live demonstration.
India Flaunts ‘CHEEL’ Long-Range VTOL Drone With Swappable Multi-Engine Architecture
A new long-range, high-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle from India is aiming to extend the reach of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
India’s First Locally Built C-295 Transport Aircraft Nears Debut
India’s first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 system appears close to rollout from the Tata-Airbus military transport aircraft plant in Gujarat.
India Trials Indigenous Glide Bomb Kit for Precision Air Strikes
India has conducted the maiden trial of a range-extension kit designed to convert unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions.
India’s New Laser Weapon Raises the Stakes: 300kW
A new 300-kilowatt directed-energy weapon under development in India is designed to neutralize emerging threats at distances of up to 20 kilometers.
MBDA to Create Local MRO Facility for MICA Missiles in India
MBDA is set to develop a maintenance, repair, and mid-life overhaul facility for MICA missiles in India.
Tracking 100+ Threats: India’s AI-Enabled Anti-Drone Tech Breaks Cover
India is strengthening the protection of its skies against evolving airborne threats with a new AI-powered anti-drone system.
India Vows to Crush Terror ‘Ecosystem,’ a Year After Pakistan Conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India remains "steadfast as ever" in its determination to defeat terrorism and its "enabling ecosystem," marking one year since a deadly clash with arch-enemy Pakistan.
India Seeks 159 Armored Carriers for Counterinsurgency Force
New Delhi has launched an acquisition program for 159 bulletproof troop carriers in support of the Indian Army’s Rashtriya Rifles counterinsurgency arm deployed in the country’s northeastern region.
Japan, India Collab on Next-Gen AI Drones That Operate Without Networks
Japan has joined forces with India to build next-gen unmanned aircraft systems that can think and react on their own, even when cut off from networks.
India Develops AI-Enabled Radar to Spot Hypersonic Missile at Mach 5
India is developing a radar to detect hypersonic missiles traveling at speeds exceeding Mach 5.
Shield AI Expands Presence in India, Opens New Delhi Office
V-BAT drone manufacturer Shield AI has expanded its presence in India with the opening of a New Delhi office, part of a wholly owned subsidiary that will operate across two locations in the country.
India Unveils Indigenous Armored Platform as Potential BMP-2 IFV Replacement
India has unveiled an armored vehicle intended as a potential replacement for the Indian Army’s fleet of BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles.
India Bets on GaN Radars to Spot Autonomous Threats Out to 450 Km
India is strengthening its early warning capabilities with plans to develop a 4D Active Electronically Scanned Array long-range surveillance radar powered by Gallium Nitride technology.
GE Aerospace to Open Depot for India’s Tejas Jet Engines
The Indian Air Force has contracted GE Aerospace to establish a staging facility for the F404-IN20 propulsion systems that power the Tejas light combat aircraft.
India Receives Hundreds of Kamikaze Drones Under Fast-Track Order
InsideFPV delivered hundreds of kamikaze drone systems to India within 60 days under a $1.2 million contract.
India’s Latest Surveillance Tech Pushes Threat Detection Past 50 Kilometers
India is leveling up its intelligence and reconnaissance game with a new electro-optical surveillance tech designed to detect threats at ranges beyond 50 kilometers.
India Orders Kongsberg’s Kamewa Waterjets for Next-Gen Missile Vessels
India has contracted Kongsberg Maritime to supply 18 large Kamewa waterjets for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV).
India Defines Future Drone Capabilities in New Army Strategy Document
The Indian Army has released a technology roadmap outlining its future requirements for unmanned aerial systems and loitering munitions.
Indian Navy Boosts Fleet With Frigates, Corvettes, Survey Vessel
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of multiple domestically built vessels, marking key shipbuilding milestones and underscoring its push for defense self-reliance.
