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Tejas must not meet the fate of India’s first indigenous fighter jet

India's HF-24 Marut was the first domestically designed and produced modern jet combat aircraft in Asia, and this was years before China exploded its first atomic weapon.

‘Difficult to define’, CDS Chauhan on China-Pakistan ties during Op Sindoor

Speaking at an event Tuesday, the CDS also stated that there was no unusual activity on the northern borders during the Op Sindoor conflict with Pakistan on the country's western front.

EtherealX to Agnikul, Indian startups enter space defence domain. Op Sindoor was the pivot

From surveillance to reconnaissance to anti-satellite systems, the private sector is upping the ante as India plans to fast-track the launch of 52 dedicated satellites for the Armed Forces.

Trump is parent who took back Ferrari from kid—Israel’s India envoy on US subsidising Europe’s security

Gurugram: The US is “fed up” of subsidising Europe’s security, and is now correcting the situation, like a father who gifts a Ferrari to...

Reliance Defence bags Rs 600 crore export order from Germany’s Rheinmetall

New Delhi: Reliance Defence Limited (Reliance Defence), promoted by Reliance Infrastructure Limited, announced Wednesday it has secured an export order worth Rs 600 crore...

Trust with China low post Op Sindoor, says Defence Secy; terms Trump-Munir meeting ‘very strange’

From ‘escalation dominance’ and BrahMos to Chinese collusion, Singh outlines India’s new military posture; adds India will no longer limit itself to striking foot soldiers or remote terror camps.

Israeli, Indian defence officials discuss evolving situation in West Asia

Israeli, Indian defence officials discuss evolving situation in West Asia

No more monopoly: High-stakes contest for 5th-gen fighter begins, private players to take on HAL

Duration of contract for development to certification of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) shall not exceed eight years.

Trump factor looms large as Canada pledges 2% of GDP on defence spending by end of fiscal year

With only one seaworthy submarine and less than half its maritime and land vehicles operational, Canada has made this major announcement ahead of the G7 and NATO summits.

Quantum startup QuBeats wins Rs 25 crore govt grant to build GPS-free navigation for Indian Navy

GPS denial a real and growing threat, especially in contested zones, but the Earth itself offers a solution, says Mallikarjun Karra, one of the founders.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.