Indian Defence News

Russia's Ilyushin Il-276 twin-turbofan medium-airlift military transport aircraftIndia’s long‑standing quest for a modern medium transport aircraft has been marked by ambitious plans, shifting requirements and complex negotiations with Russia. Conceived as a joint Indo‑Russian effort at the turn of the century, the Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) was intended to bridge a critica...

Shehbaz Sharif’s Independence Day address in Islamabad was marked by familiar rhetoric against India, even as Pakistan faces mounting multiple crises at home.Sharif threatened a “direct response” over water, accusing India of being an “enemy of peace” for suspending the Indus Waters Treaty after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. He declared that “every...

Scientists at the Central Scientific Instruments Organisation have unveiled a new acoustic-based anti-drone system, Times of India reported.The technology is designed to disable unauthorised unmanned aerial vehicles in mid-air, at a time when India faces persistent threats from small, low-cost drones used for cross-border smuggling and other covert operations.The system works by...

Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), the Hyderabad-based defence public-sector undertaking, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian company to secure GE Aerospace’s S400 approval for its metallic-material testing laboratory.This qualification strengthens MIDHANI’s credentials in the global aerospace supply chain and highlights its commitment to interna...

Chinese and Russian envoys to India have reaffirmed their support for New Delhi’s BRICS presidency in 2026. The announcement came during the BRICS Ambassadors’ Roundtable Discussion hosted by the Vivekananda International Foundation in New Delhi on Wednesday.Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong emphasised his country’s commitment to India’s leadership role. He shared his vision for BRI...