RudraM-II passes crucial test as India sharpens indigenous strike capability
The successful RudraM-II trials validated multiple critical systems and highlighted collaboration between DRDO laboratories, the Indian Air Force and industry partners.
The successful RudraM-II trials validated multiple critical systems and highlighted collaboration between DRDO laboratories, the Indian Air Force and industry partners.
In a significant gesture of cultural diplomacy and civilisational outreach, India on Saturday transported the sacred relics of Lord Buddha’s chief disciples, Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana, to Mongolia aboard an Indian Air Force IL-76 'Gajraj' aircraft for a special public exposition scheduled to begin on Buddha Purnima.
India has successfully tested the indigenous TARA glide weapon system, marking a key step in low-cost precision strike capability and defence self-reliance.
Indian armed forces revealed new details of Operation Sindoor, saying terror camps, Pakistani airfields and military assets were struck during the 2025 conflict.
Indian military officials shared fresh details of Operation Sindoor, claiming strikes on terror camps, Pakistani airfields and major enemy losses during the 2025 operation.
President Droupadi Murmu attended the celebrations at the Sukhna Lake complex, in the Tricity. Nearly 80 military aircraft and helicopters participated in the air show.
India currently has 1,645 aircraft in its inventory, divided among attack, logistical, special-mission, and general support types.
The first batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) named " Prachand" was inducted into the Indian Air Force on Monday in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The WSOs or wizzos are specialist officers required to fly in the rear cockpit of multirole Su-30 fighter aircraft and handle the sensors and weapons to be fired by the aircraft at enemy targets.
Indian Air Force is now planning to go ahead with its Project Cheetah under the Make in India route where Indian defence manufacturers would arm the Israeli Heron drones.
