Afghanistan has hit the Nur Khan air base near Rawalpindi inside Pakistan, the same air base destroyed in Indian air strikes in May 2025 Operation Sindoor that forced Islamabad to make the ceasefire phone call to the Indian Army on the hotline.
India’s DRDO successfully tested the indigenous VSHORADS on February 27, 2026, validating its capability to intercept aerial threats, enhancing the air defense for the country’s armed forces.
The Indian Army has upgraded 96 T-72 tanks with an advanced Thermal Imaging Fire Control System, enhancing night operations and aligning with the Make-in-India initiative through a partnership with Alpha-Elsec.
India’s Navy plans to wet-lease two AW139 helicopters from Global Vectra Helicorp to enhance logistics operations between shore and sea, following issues with its Dhruv helicopter fleet.
India is procuring next-generation Expendable Aerial Targets (EAT NG) to enhance naval air defense training. The initiative aims to improve warship crew skills against anti-ship threats, ensuring stronger maritime security.
India’s Ministry of Defence is seeking proposals for long-range business jets to replace the outdated Embraer Legacy 600 VIP aircraft currently used for transporting high-ranking officials and ministers.
India has requested Dassault Aviation to bid for 114 Rafale aircraft, emphasizing indigenization efforts, with 96 to be manufactured locally, and negotiations expected to conclude by March 2026.
The Indian Army is seeking to boost its drone interception capabilities by procuring an autonomous aerial weapon that can detect and physically destroy hostile unmanned aerial vehicles, including coordinated swarms. Initiating the procurement process, the Indian Army has issued a Request for Information for the drone interception system that would be integrated into the Akashteer indigenous, automated air defence control and reporting system.
A study reveals that over 100 PLA officers have been purged since 2022, raising concerns about China’s military preparedness and effectiveness, particularly regarding potential operations against Taiwan.
India will soon commission its third ballistic missile submarine, Aridhaman, enhancing its nuclear deterrent against Pakistan and China. This submarine features advanced technology and increased missile capacity for strategic capabilities.
The Indian Air Force’s Tejas Mk1 Light Combat Aircraft experienced a recent crash, the third since its induction, prompting extensive fleet inspections and inquiries into the incident while awaiting new aircraft deliveries.
Embraer and Adani Defence signed an agreement on February 21, 2026, to establish a final assembly line for the E175 regional jet in India, enhancing regional air travel and strengthening India-Brazil relations.
India’s air force has reached a compromise with the Defence Ministry for contract exemptions to expedite the delivery of 180 Tejas Mk1A fighter jets while ensuring essential technologies remain uncompromised.
Embraer and Mahindra Group plan to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility in India for the C-390 Millennium, contingent on winning an Indian Air Force tender, enhancing local manufacturing and support.
India’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight program advanced with a successful qualification test of the drogue parachute on February 18, 2026, demonstrating the country’s capabilities in aerospace engineering and design.
