IIT Madras Develops Bolt-On Ramjet Kit for 155 mm Shells
India’s IIT Madras Institute announced the tests of its bolt-on ramjet kit for 155 mm ERFB-type shells that is mounted in place of the base bleed unit.
India News
Land
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Philippines deploys first BrahMos antiship missile battery
The Philippines has officially put its BrahMos coastal defence system into service, extending the Marine Corps’ reach to disputed waters near Scarborough Shoal.
Navy / Maritime
India Selects German Type 214 for $8.4bn Sub Deal
India has decided to add six Air Independent Propulsion Type 214 for its P-75I submarine program to balance its nuclear goals with China's growing navy.
Air
India Expands Fighter Fleet with Tejas and Rafale Moves
India has cleared the purchase of 97 Tejas Mk-1A jets while also pushing for 114 Rafales, combining local production with imports to strengthen its air power.
Navy / Maritime
Air
India drops P-8I Poseidon purchase over US tariffs
India has called off its agreement to acquire six more P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol planes from Boeing for $2.42 billion in response to new US tariffs.
Air
Weapon / Missile
What Did Pakistan and India’s Air Battle Teach Us?
The air battle between Pakistan and India sheds light on subjects like mechanics, tactics, and technologies regarding a 21st century peer-to-peer air battle.
Air
Bilateral Relations
India Cancels F-35 Fighter Talks in Response to Tariffs
India has informed the U.S. that it is no longer considering the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets after the declaration of a 25% tariff on Indian products.
Weapon / Missile
Brazil Pushes Aside Indian Akash-1S Medium-Range SAM
In the tender for medium-range SAM procurement, Brazil has swept aside India’s offer for Akash-1S for being too outdated compared to its counterparts.
Air
Investment
Russia Offers Su‑57 Source Codes to India in Strategic Bid
Russia proposes full source code access to Su‑57E for India’s MRFA tender, surpassing Western rivals with unprecedented transparency and technology transfer.
Air
Investment
Tata to Build Rafale Fuselages in India with Dassault
Dassault and Tata signed a deal to manufacture Rafale fighter fuselage in Hyderabad. For the first time, Rafale parts will be manufactured outside of France.
Weapon / Missile
India to Deliver the New Batch of Akash-1S SAMs to Armenia
India will deliver a second batch of the Akash-1S medium-range air defence system to Armenia, following the shipment of the first batch in November 2024.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
India Uses Python-5 and I-Derby-ER Missiles Against Pakistan
Wreckages of the Python-5 and I-Derby-ER anti-air missiles in India have appeared on social media, which are used by Indian fighters and air defence systems.
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Kalyani Showcases Artillery and Marine Systems at DEFEA 2025
Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd. (KSSL) showcases its artillery and marine systems at DEFEA 2025, highlighting growing Greece–India defence cooperation.
Unmanned Systems
India Claims Pakistan Used ASİSGUARD’s Songar Armed UAVs
Indian authorities stated that Pakistan used more than 300 UAVs, some of which were identified as Songar armed UAVs developed by ASİSGUARD after inspections.
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