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.
In an exclusive interaction with UNI, Raha, former chief of defence staff, said India must brace for an increasing probability of coordinated or near-simultaneous terror challenges emerging from both Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The incident will undoubtedly trigger questions about safety and airworthiness, but it comes after years in which Tejas, along with a clutch of defence programmes, quietly reshaped India’s defence capabilities and improved the country’s defence innovation standing.
According to the HAL, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is a 4.5 generation, all-weather and multi-role fighter aircraft. Tejas, as a multi-role aircraft, can undertake offensive air support, close combat and ground attack with ease. The fighter jet is also capable of undertaking ground maritime operations.
The service, sacrifice, and dedication of Air Force war veterans for protecting the safety and sovereignty of the nation were highlighted during the annual day observance of the Odisha chapter of the Air Force Association (AFA) here.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) announced the beginning of Exercise Garuda-25, a bilateral air exercise with the French Air and Space Force (FASF), marking another step in the growing defence partnership between the two nations.
