Download IPFS  A recently announced $7 billion agreement between India and French aerospace giant SAFRAN for the co-development of a 120-kilonewton (kN) thrust engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has sparked a vigorous debate within India’s defense community. While proponents highlight the strategic partnership and SAFRAN’s commitment[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Indian Air Force (IAF) is seeking to significantly upgrade the long-range air combat capabilities of its aging Mirage-2000 fleet by integrating the domestically developed Astra Mk2 Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM). This critical modernization effort, reported in mid-July 2025 by defense sources, aims to extend the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan has voiced strong concerns following India’s recent successive tests of two nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, the Prithvi-2 and Agni-1, on July 17, 2025. These launches, conducted from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, off the Odisha coast, were described by India as routine trials. However, coming shortly after[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a significant move towards bolstering India’s self-reliance in aerospace and defense technology, RRP Defence, an Indian entity, has formally partnered with the French-American firm CYGR to establish a state-of-the-art drone manufacturing facility. Announced in mid-July 2025, this joint venture, with an initial investment of approximately $50 million,[Read More…]

Download IPFS A significant competition is underway for the Indian Navy’s urgent requirement of 48 submarine-launched heavyweight torpedoes (HWTs) for its Kalvari-class submarines. Italy’s Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei (WASS), a subsidiary of Leonardo, with its Black Shark torpedo, and France’s Naval Group, offering its F21 torpedo, are the primary contenders[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Indian Army’s recent field trials of the US-manufactured Stryker Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) have highlighted significant operational shortcomings, leading to its rejection for current procurement. This decision, announced in mid-July 2025 following extensive evaluations in the rugged high-altitude regions of Ladakh and Sikkim, shows India’s specific requirements[Read More…]