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With the Indian Navy Chief in the US 🇺🇸, Washington may showcase the B-1B Lancer, while Moscow 🇷🇺 could highlight the Tu-160M “White Swan” during Putin’s December visit. If acquired, these long-range bombers would give India 🇮🇳 the ability to strike Chinese carrier groups at stand-off ranges, expanding its maritime strike reach, deep-sea deterrence, and anti-access capabilities across the Indian Ocean.
Defence Core388,613 views • 6 months ago

36 acquired, 114 soon to be Made in India. 150 Rafales for 2 front domination. 🇮🇳
Defence Core342,279 views • 10 months ago

The Indian NSG team finished 3rd fastest on Day 5 of UAE SWAT Challenge🔥, clocking 5 min 43 sec, its India’s 1st ever participation in this 5 day event. 🇮🇳 Day 5 Hurdle Challenge has been the toughest so far, with most teams disqualified & only a few managing to complete it.
Defence Core113,174 views • 3 months ago

Deal for 114 Rafale fast-tracked, likely to announce during French President’s India visit this month. 🇮🇳 • Deal Cost: ₹3.25 lakh Cr • Variants: F4 & F5 • Seat configuration: 88 single, 26 twin • 1st batch Delivery: by 2030 est • Total Rafales with IAF Post induction: 150
Defence Core91,718 views • 3 months ago

India will receive the remaining two S-400 LRSAM squadrons from Russia this year. 🇮🇳 03 have already been delivered, 4th will arrive next month, and the 5th & final sqdn in Nov 2026. Orders for 05 more S-400 sqdns could be placed soon, taking total number of sqdns to 10.
Defence Core52,967 views • 2 months ago

India is moving ahead with a $36 billion deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets for the IAF. 🇮🇳 With this, the IAF’s Rafale fleet will rise to 150, along with 26 Rafale-M jets for the Indian Navy. Indian weapons and systems will be integrated on the Rafale, though source codes will remain with France. 12–18 jets will be delivered in fly-away condition, while the rest will be manufactured in India, starting with 30% indigenous content, increasing in later phases.
Defence Core99,216 views • 4 months ago

As reports emerge of India considering the Su-57E with a local production offer, it could fast-track 5th-gen capability before the AMCA arrives, likely by 2029–2030. But this also comes with a few challenges. Let’s take a look: • Rear-aspect stealth remains a concern with the current AL-41F engine. • The AL-41F1 offers only limited supercruise, and that too with a very limited load. • The upcoming Izdeliye 30 (AL-51F1) engine promises true supercruise with full combat load and better efficiency. • Russian avionics could be a limitation but may be replaced with Indian systems, enabling synergy across the Su-57, AMCA, and other IAF platforms. • A major geopolitical challenge may arise from the U.S. over the acquisition of this Russian jet. With the potential to secure improved versions of the Su-57, integrating Indian avionics, and achieve critical technology transfer, this could turn out to be a highly beneficial deal for India.
Defence Core197,916 views • 11 months ago

BrahMos ER- Now delivering in Gwadar 🚀 With 15 min delivery guarantee. 🇮🇳
Defence Core46,089 views • 2 months ago

The F-35 gave its final message before departing from Trivandrum Airport. 🇮🇳
Defence Core168,161 views • 10 months ago

Lokesh Machines Ltd to supply total 1,013 ASMI SMGs to the Assam Rifles 🇮🇳
Defence Core49,144 views • 3 months ago

Tata Elxsi partnered with HAL to deliver the full-scale CATS Warrior demonstrator within a record time of 14 weeks. The first flight planned for 2026, Tata Elxsi is now developing fuselage assembly jigs for the flying prototype The CATS Warrior is designed to operate as a loyal wingman for fighter jets, capable of autonomous strike, surveillance, and electronic warfare missions. Tata Elxsi led the design & development of the airframe, fuel system, & landing gear, along with full system integration and validation. The demonstrator successfully cleared engine ground runs and taxi trials, meeting all performance targets.
Defence Core117,273 views • 10 months ago

MoD has issued an RFI to procure Drone Catcher Systems to counter low RCS drones/UAS, employed individually or in swarms. 🇮🇳 The system will comprise Drone Sensor, Drone Catcher (4 interceptors per system) & a Ground Control Station. Technical & Op Requirements: • Detection range: 4 km for 0.01 m² RCS • Autonomous launch, operation & recovery • Operable at high altitudes up to 4500m • Capable of integration with AKASHTEER • Jamming: Directional jamming range of 5 km & omni-directional range of at least 2 km
Defence Core45,594 views • 3 months ago

Pakistani air defence systems 🇵🇰 efficiency against Indian missiles. 🇮🇳
Defence Core49,021 views • 4 months ago

🔴 By 2027, Every Indian Army soldier will be drone-ops ready. 🇮🇳 🔴 A massive Program is underway to train troops in drones ops, cyber warfare, AI, & EW, backed by new centres and ₹390 crore investment. • 18,000 soldiers already trained in 2024–25. • 12,000 more to be trained in 2025–26. • 14 centres established for training in 33 niche tech. • Advanced infra, R&D units, & simulation based training centres to be set up. • Target for the complete absorption of these technologies by 2030.
Defence Core96,439 views • 11 months ago

India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd has acquired a 51% stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC for $26.8 million, making Sri Lanka’s largest shipyard its subsidiary. 🇮🇳 This marks MDL’s 1st international acquisition & a key step aligned with India’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
Defence Core20,426 views • 1 month ago

After Morocco 🇲🇦 even Greece 🇬🇷 is now interest in WhAP, I dont know what is stopping us from procuring it in large numbers... Its our own homegrown platform, tested in Indian conditions, modular in design, & well aligned with our operational requirements. Yet we are wasting our time considering other options like American Junk Stryker, which offers no performance advantage over WhAP, especially when cost, localisation, upgrade flexibility & lifecycle support are factored in.
Defence Core44,733 views • 5 months ago