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In a forward-looking move, a senior Indian Air Force (IAF) official speaking to idrw.org has revealed that while the 5.5-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program remains a priority, the IAF has initiated preliminary studies for a 6th-generation fighter jet to replace its older Su-30MKI fleet. The official emphasized the need to define specific requirements by early 2030, focusing on capabilities such as twice the range and weapons payload of the AMCA, with the goal of having a ready prototype by 2040. This ambitious roadmap underscores the IAF’s commitment to maintaining air superiority in a rapidly evolving global threat landscape.
The IAF’s Su-30MKI fleet, comprising over 260 aircraft as of 2025, has been the backbone of its combat capabilities since its induction in 2002. However, with the fleet’s airframes approaching the end of their 30-year service life by the mid-2030s, and the geopolitical challenges posed by advanced fighters like China’s J-20 and emerging 6th-generation programs globally, the IAF is looking ahead to a next-generation platform. The AMCA, a 5.5-generation stealth fighter expected to enter service by 2035, will address immediate needs, but the IAF is already envisioning a more advanced successor.
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In a significant leap toward self-reliance in defence technology, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an advanced Software Defined Radio (SDR) system that is poised to replace the Israeli-supplied BNET SDR currently integrated into Indian fighter jets.
This indigenous SDR, developed in collaboration with its production partner CoreEL Technologies India Private Limited, marks a milestone in India’s efforts to equip its air force with cutting-edge, locally manufactured communication systems.
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In a significant milestone for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, four leading Indian technology companies—Infosys Limited, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Limited, L&T Technology Services (LTTS) Limited, and Cyient Limited—have successfully cleared the technical evaluation phase for the detailed design and engineering of the airframe for India’s first fifth-generation stealth fighter.
The AMCA, a single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather multirole combat aircraft, is being developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the Ministry of Defence to serve the Indian Air Force . Designed to feature advanced stealth capabilities, supercruise, thrust vectoring, and an internal weapons bay, the AMCA aims to position India among the elite nations with fifth-generation fighter technology.
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On the night of May 4-5, 2025, Commodore Ahmed Hussain SI(M), Director General Public Relations (Navy) and spokesperson for the Pakistan Navy, announced on the official @PakistanNavy
X account that an Indian Navy P-8I aircraft was under the “vigilant watch” of Pakistan’s naval forces. The statement, intended to showcase the Pakistan Navy’s surveillance capabilities, quickly backfired, drawing widespread ridicule from Indian commentators and netizens.
The Indian Navy’s P-8I, a maritime patrol aircraft derived from the Boeing 737, is equipped with advanced sensors for reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare. However, it is not a stealth aircraft, and its presence is easily detectable, especially when operating in international airspace. On this occasion, the aircraft was openly broadcasting its location on FlightRadar24, a public flight-tracking platform, making its movements visible to anyone with internet access.
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A comprehensive digital investigation conducted by Digital Lab Voyager Infosec and ISPRMonitor has debunked Pakistan’s claims of Indian involvement in terrorist attacks, revealing a web of fabricated evidence presented by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Published on May 4, 2025, by The Economic Times, the investigation exposes doctored screenshots, timeline inconsistencies, and manipulated financial trails, indicating a deliberate effort by Pakistan to engineer a false narrative blaming India for attacks, including the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir.
This revelation, amid escalating tensions between the two nations, underscores Pakistan’s disinformation tactics and strengthens India’s position as a victim of cross-border terrorism.
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As tensions escalate along the Line of Control (LoC) following the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, Pakistan has intensified its military buildup, deploying advanced Chinese-made SH-15 155mm truck-mounted howitzers. This move, part of a broader defense enhancement involving air defense units, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and military exercises like Fiza-e-Badr, Lalkar-e-Momin, and Zarb-e-Haideri, aims to counter India’s formidable artillery capabilities, particularly the K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzer.
The SH-15, acquired by Pakistan under a 2019 agreement with China’s NORINCO, is a 155mm/52-caliber wheeled howitzer mounted on a 6×6 Shaanxi truck chassis, designed for mobility and rapid deployment. With a range of 20 kilometers using conventional shells and up to 53 kilometers with rocket-assisted projectiles, the SH-15 boasts a fire rate of 4-6 rounds per minute and is operated by a crew of five. Its bulletproof cabin and computerized fire control system enhance survivability and targeting accuracy, while its lightweight 22-ton design suits diverse terrains, including hilly regions along the LoC. Pakistan’s deployment of approximately 52-200 SH-15 units, intended to replace older U.S.-made M109A5 howitzers, reflects its strategic reliance on Chinese technology to bolster firepower.
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In a significant escalation of economic fallout from the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, major global airlines, including Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Emirates, ITA Airways, and LOT Polish Airlines, have voluntarily ceased using Pakistani airspace, opting for longer routes to avoid the region. This development, spurred by heightened geopolitical risks following the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, is dealing a severe blow to Pakistan’s economy, already strained by a precarious financial situation. The move, described by some as Pakistan’s “reckless airspace games,” is costing the country millions in lost overflight fees while amplifying regional instability.
The decision by these carriers comes in the wake of Pakistan’s closure of its airspace to Indian airlines on April 24, 2025, a retaliatory measure following India’s accusation of Pakistani involvement in the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. India reciprocated by barring Pakistani carriers from its airspace until May 23, 2025, further intensifying the diplomatic standoff. While Pakistan initially allowed international airlines to continue using its airspace, the voluntary avoidance by major European and Middle Eastern carriers has compounded the economic damage, as these airlines reroute flights over the Arabian Sea, Iran, or Central Asia to reach destinations like Delhi, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh.
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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully undertaken combat firing (with reduced explosive) of the indigenously designed and developed Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). The system is an advanced underwater naval mine developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories – High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh.
MIGM is designed to enhance the Indian Navy’s capabilities against modern stealth ships and submarines. Bharat Dynamics Limited, Visakhapatnam and Apollo Microsystems Limited, Hyderabad are the production partners for the system.
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India’s decision to keep the Indus River treaty in abeyance has caused alarm in Pakistan. The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) advisory committee on Monday expressed deep concern over a sudden decrease in River Chenab inflows at Marala due to short supply by India, which may result in a 21% water shortage in Pakistan during the early Kharif season.
IRSA Advisory Committee meeting was held to approve the Anticipated Water Availability Criteria for the balance period of Kharif from May to September 2025 under the Chairmanship of Sahibzada Muhammad Shabir, Chairman IRSA at IRSA HQS Islamabad.
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India on Monday lodged a strong protest with Canada over the “threatening language” and “unacceptable imagery” targeting Indian leadership at a parade held in Toronto. The floats at the parade on Sunday reportedly featured pro-Khalistan propaganda and imagery attacking the Indian leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India lodged a protest with the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi over the parade, official sources said.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday voiced concern over tensions between India and Pakistan being at “at their highest in years” and called for “maximum restraint and stepping back from the brink”.
“Make no mistake: A military solution is no solution,” Guterres said in a brief statement. Guterres offered his “good offices” to both governments in the service of peace. “The United Nations stands ready to support any initiative that promotes de-escalation, diplomacy, and a renewed commitment to peace,” he said.
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India is looking for “partners” and not “preachers”, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Sunday (May 4, 2025), in a veiled message to Europe in the context of the conflict in Ukraine as he explained the nuances of New Delhi’s “Russia realism” and why the relationship between the two sides was an “important fit”.
In an interactive session, Mr. Jaishankar, delving into broader geopolitical upheavals, said Europe had “entered a certain zone of a reality check” and must display some sensitivity and mutuality of interest for deeper ties with India.
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In a continued wave of cyber offensives, the account on X “Pakistan Cyber Force” has revealed that the group has allegedly gained access to sensitive data from the Indian Military Engineering Service and Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis.
In addition to this data breach, it has also been reported that the group also attempted to deface the official website of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, a PSU company under MoD. The website has been defaced by using the Pakistan flag and the Al Khalid tank, it added.
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The Union Home Ministry has asked several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 for effective civil defence, government sources said. They said the measures to be undertaken include operationalization of Air Raid Warning Sirens and training of civilians, students,etc on the civil defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack. The sources said measures also include the provision of crash blackout measures, provision for early camouflaging of vital installations and updation of the evacuation plan and its rehearsal.
Tensions have risen between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. The government has said that perpetrators of the terror attack will face severe punishment. A 30-minute rehearsal for blackout was conducted in the entire Ferozpur Cantonment area on Sunday amid the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.
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A Pakistani national was detained by Border Security Force (BSF) troops after he illegally crossed the border in Gurdaspur area of Punjab, official said on Monday. According to the a senior BSF officer, the troops were on patrolling duty when they detained the individual on intervening night of May 3-4, The individual has been handed over to Punjab Police for further investigation. The BSF is the primary force responsible for guarding the 3,323 km long India-Pakistan border, spanning the states of Jammu and Kashmir (including parts of the LoC), Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
This border is one of the most sensitive and volatile in the country, due to historical tensions and ongoing security challenges. On April 23, Pakistan Rangers detained a BSF trooper after he inadvertently crossed the International Border near Punjab’s Firozpur. The incident occurred while a BSF trooper was crossing the border to provide security to local farmers working near the fence.According to initial reports, the trooper unintentionally stepped into Pakistani territory.
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