SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has confirmed that the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Jaguar Darin-III aircraft, equipped with cutting-edge upgrades, will remain in service beyond 2035, thanks to a life extension program and significant technological enhancements. The integration of the ELM-2052 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Fire Control Radar (FCR) and the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) has bolstered the combat capabilities of the Darin-III variant, ensuring its operational relevance for at least another decade.
The Jaguar, a deep-penetration strike aircraft, has been a mainstay of the IAF’s fleet since the late 1970s. The Darin-III upgrade, undertaken by HAL, enhances the aircraft’s avionics, radar, and weapon systems, enabling it to perform precision strikes, air superiority missions, and reconnaissance roles with greater effectiveness. The ELM-2052 AESA radar provides superior target detection and tracking, while the ASRAAM integration enhances the aircraft’s air-to-air combat capabilities, making the Darin-III a formidable platform in modern aerial warfare.
Continue readingSOURCE: AFI
In a historic milestone for modern warfare, India’s S-400 air defense system, dubbed “Sudarshan Chakra,” has etched its name in the annals of military history by achieving the longest-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) kill ever recorded. On the night of May 9–10, 2025, during a tense escalation between India and Pakistan, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully neutralized a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Saab 2000 Erieye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft at an unprecedented distance of 314 kilometers. This remarkable feat not only underscores the technological prowess of India’s air defense capabilities but also marks a significant moment in the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict, with both nations entering the record books for this extraordinary event.
The record-breaking engagement occurred amid heightened hostilities following India’s Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 civilian lives. India’s retaliatory strikes targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), using precision munitions like the BrahMos cruise missile and SCALP missiles deployed by Rafale aircraft. Pakistan responded with a large-scale aerial assault, deploying drones, missiles, and fighter jets targeting 15 Indian military installations across northern and western India, including key bases in Srinagar, Pathankot, Amritsar, and Bhuj.
Continue readingSOURCE: AFI
Amid renewed tensions and reports of recent aerial engagements between India and Pakistan, prominent Pakistani defence analysts have made a revealing admission: Pakistan lacks the capability to intercept India’s air-to-surface missiles, particularly the air-launched variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.
Speaking on Pakistani news platforms, defence experts Ikramullah Bhatti and Adil Sultan acknowledged that there is currently no effective air defence system in Pakistan that can stop a missile like the BrahMos-A, which was reportedly used by the Indian Air Force (IAF) during recent strikes on Pakistani airbases.
Continue readingSOURCE: AFI
In a striking revelation that has sent ripples through South Asian defense circles, Indian media reports claim that during the recent #OperationSindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully targeted a hardened aircraft shelter at the Jacobabad Airbase in Pakistan. The strike allegedly resulted in the destruction of at least two to four F-16 Block-52 fighter jets belonging to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
According to these reports, the F-16s were housed inside the hangar for maintenance and repairs when precision-guided munitions fired by the IAF struck the facility. While the Pakistan Air Force has maintained official silence on the matter, satellite imagery and post-strike assessments cited by Indian sources indicate significant structural damage to the hangar and surrounding infrastructure.
Continue readingSOURCE: AFI
In a significant boost to India’s air defense capabilities, Bengaluru-based Alpha Design Technologies Limited (ADTL) has successfully delivered the first of six Surya Very High Frequency (VHF) radars to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This milestone, announced on May 24, 2025, marks a pivotal step in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defense technology, with the indigenous radar system designed to detect stealth aircraft and enhance the IAF’s situational awareness. The delivery, part of a ?200 crore contract for six solid-state 3D radars, underscores Bengaluru’s growing prominence as a hub for cutting-edge defense manufacturing.
The Surya VHF radar, developed entirely in India by ADTL, is a state-of-the-art mobile radar system designed to counter stealth aircraft and other low-observable aerial threats. Operating in the VHF band, the radar leverages longer wavelengths to detect stealth targets, which are often invisible to conventional high-frequency radars due to their radar-absorbing coatings. With a range of 360 kilometers for a 2 m² target, the Surya radar boasts advanced surveillance capabilities, including a staring mode that enhances its ability to track stealthy objects at long distances. The system, mounted on two 6×6 vehicles for mobility, can perform 10 rotations per minute, ensuring rapid and comprehensive coverage.
Continue readingSOURCE: AFI
As reports intensify regarding Pakistan’s potential acquisition of the Chinese J-35A stealth fighter jet, India is recalibrating its approach to countering fifth-generation aerial threats. Instead of pursuing the expensive and strategically complex procurement of platforms like the Russian Su-57E or the American F-35A, India is opting for a more pragmatic and cost-effective route—enhancing its anti-stealth detection capabilities.
At the forefront of this strategy is the indigenously developed Anti-Stealth VHF Radar by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad. Deployed on a TATA 6×6 LPTA 1828 High Mobility Vehicle (HMV) platform, the radar is designed to neutralize one of the most critical advantages of fifth-generation fighters—low observability or stealth.
Continue readingSOURCE: ANI
NIBE Limited, a pioneering Indian manufacturer of critical defence systems, is pleased to announce the receipt of a significant export Purchase Order valued at USD 17.52 million from a globally renowned leading technology-based company in Israel. The order involves the manufacturing and supply of Universal Rocket Launchers with a range capability of up to 300 kilometres – a highly advanced technology being produced in India for the first time for the global market.
This is a landmark achievement for NIBE Limited and a proud milestone for India’s defence manufacturing sector. With this contract, we reaffirm our commitment to the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and Make in India, bringing world-class defence technology to Indian soil.
Continue readingSOURCE: ANI
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat visited Solar Industries in Nagpur. Solar Industries is a leading indigenous defence manufacturing company contributing to India’s self-reliance in defence production. During his visit, Dr. Kamat reviewed the manufacturing processes of various defence products being developed by Solar Industries.
Speaking exclusively to ANI, Dr Kamat emphasized the growing role of private industry in strengthening India’s defence capabilities. Dr Kamat expressed satisfaction with the performance of DRDO weapons used in the recent Pakistan conflict. He also added that DRDO is developing advanced systems like missiles, air and naval weapons, and drone-detection sensors.
Continue readingSOURCE: ANI
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday (local time) highlighted how India responded in a measured and calibrated manner towards terror bases and headquarters in Pakistan, following the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. He gave a call for the world to come together to fight unitedly against terrorism.
Delivering the remarks at the Indian Consulate, Tharoor noted the visit by the members of the all-party delegation to the 9/11 Memorial was their first stop. He said, “It was obviously a very moving moment for us, but it was also meant to send a very strong message that we are here in a city which is bearing still the scars of that savage terrorist attack in the wake of yet another terrorist attack in our own country.” Tharoor said, “We came both as a reminder that this is a shared problem, but also out of a spirit of solidarity with the victims… It’s a global problem, it’s a scourge and we must all fight it unitedly.” Speaking about the aim of the visit of the all-party delegation, Tharoor said, “Our idea is very much to speak to a cross section of public and political opinion in each of the countries we’re going to about recent events which obviously trouble a number of people around the world.
Continue readingSOURCE: PTI
The recent confrontation between India and Pakistan was not a “conflict in Kashmir”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has asserted, saying such a description would be like putting the perpetrator and the victim of the Pahalgam attack at the same level.
The “horrific” strike in Pahalgam was aimed at creating a “fear psychosis”, destroying Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector and was meant to “sow religious discord, he said. Dr S Jaishankar made the remarks during an interactive session at the German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin late last evening.
Continue readingSOURCE: PTI
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that two army brigades have been deployed and mobile network has been established in the remote areas of terror-hit Billawar in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district to bolster security and enhance surveillance capabilities.
Singh, the minister of state in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), also said that long pending demand of widening of the Dhar Road, connecting Samba and Udhampur districts, has been taken up with impetus received from the home and defence ministries in the wake of the recent armed conflict with Pakistan and very soon the BRO will hand over this road to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for widening.
Continue readingSOURCE: PTI
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that elements aiding and abetting terrorists are uprooted from society. “We need to strike hard at the terror ecosystem. Terrorists’ aides should be identified and they should be given the same punishment as terrorists for inflicting wounds on the soul of J&K,” Sinha said after laying the foundation stone of a guest house at the Hazratbal dargah.
Paying homage to the Pahalgam massacre victims, the LG said Operation Sindoor avenged the attack by punishing “terror state Pakistan” and firmly enforced India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. “The brave soldiers of our armed forces have not only destroyed the terror factories deep inside Pakistan but have also drawn a new red line. Now any terror attack will be considered an act of war and Pakistan will be given the harshest punishment for it,” he said.
Continue readingSOURCE: ANI
The Border Security Force (BSF) is maintaining a strong presence along the international border in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, as part of ongoing Operation Sindoor. BSF personnel are working tirelessly to ensure national security and prevent any potential threats from across the border.
Yogendra Singh Rathore, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Jaisalmer BSF, emphasized the force’ unwavering commitment to national security, highlighting their role as the first line of defense. “BSF is the first line of defence and is always alert on the border. 5-6 years after its formation, the India-Pakistan war took place in 1971, and even then, it proved its usefulness. We were victorious during the Kargil war too. When the incident happened on 22nd April, when they (terrorists) killed our innocent citizens, after that, we were ready to give them a befitting reply. We stood by the decision taken by the Government of India, and we were fully prepared so that we could stop any misadventure right there,” said DIG Rathore.
Continue readingSOURCE: ANI
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Saturday stated that it had arrested Sahdev Singh Gohil, a multipurpose health worker from Gujarat’s Kachchh district, for allegedly sharing classified information related to the Border Security Force (BSF) and Indian Navy with a Pakistani agent. The arrest, confirmed by Gujarat ATS SP K Siddharth on Saturday, follows an investigation that revealed Gohil’s communication with a woman named Aditi Bharadwaj, identified as a Pakistani operative, through WhatsApp, where he shared sensitive photos and videos of BSF and Indian Navy sites.
“Gujarat ATS arrested Sahdev Singh Gohil, a multipurpose health worker from Kachchh… We had information that he had been sharing information related to BSF and Indian Navy with a Pakistani agent… The accused was called here for a preliminary investigation on May 1. It was revealed that during June-July 2023, Sahdev Singh Gohil had come in contact with a girl named Aditi Bharadwaj through WhatsApp… While speaking to her, he came to know that she was a Pakistani agent.
Continue readingSOURCE: IDRW.ORG
The recent India-Pakistan skirmish, dubbed Operation Sindoor, marked a pivotal moment for India’s defence industry, providing a real-world proving ground for an array of indigenously developed weapons from the private sector. Conducted in May 2025, this operation saw the Indian Armed Forces deploy and test advanced platforms, including Tata Advanced Systems Limited’s (TASL) ALS-50 Loitering Munition, NewSpace Research and Technologies’ Swarm Drones, Mahindra’s Armado Armoured Vehicle, Johnnette Technologies’ JM-1 Loitering Munition, and the VajraShot Anti-Drone Gun.
The successful battlefield use of these systems against Pakistani forces, particularly in countering drone swarms and precision strikes, has earned them the coveted “combat-tested” label, significantly enhancing their appeal in the global defence market. This milestone not only validates India’s push for self-reliance under the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative but also positions these platforms as viable export options for countries previously hesitant due to their untested status.
Continue reading