Key TakeawaysMoD to issue Rafale RFP in May 2026, embedding ICD Clause for ₹1 Lakh Crore+ dealMandates Astra, Rudram integration on 114 Rafales, enabling DRDO autonomyDAC clearance in Feb 2026; 40-50% local content, domestic productionStrategic win for Atmanirbhar Bharat, contrasting past retrofitsThe Ministry of Defence stands poised to revolutionise the Indian Air Force throug...

The Indian government has formalised a strategic plan for the indigenous design and development of an unmanned combat search and rescue (CSAR) aircraft dedicated to the Indian Air Force.This initiative aims to facilitate the recovery of downed aircrew during high-risk missions without necessitating the deployment of manned aircraft, thereby preserving the lives of rescue pilots ...

The drone manufacturing start-up BonV Aero has officially broken ground on a substantial ₹300 crore unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) facility located in Khordha, Odisha. This ambitious project is designed to bolster domestic drone production and foster high-level aerospace innovation within the region.Spanning a 2.5-acre site, the new installation is set to serve as an integrated U...

The National Quantum Mission has achieved a remarkable milestone with the successful demonstration of a 1,000‑kilometre quantum communication network within less than two years of its launch, announced PI..This achievement, one of the longest such deployments globally, marks rapid progress against the mission’s target of 2,000 kilometres over an eight‑year period.Union...

In a significant diplomatic move, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has concluded a series of high-level engagements during a three-day visit to Washington DC, highlighted by a productive meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.This encounter, which also included US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, focused heavily on the core pillars of the bilateral relationship, includ...