Indian Defence Times

Rolls-Royce has highlighted its F-35B propulsion expertise to strengthen its bid for India's AMCA engine program.

The company has offered extensive technology transfer, with intellectual property developed during the project remaining under Indian ownership.

Rolls-Royce aims to help India become a global propulsion hub through engine design, manufacturing, testing, and maintenance capabilities.

The company believes its decades of military aero-engine experience make it a strong partner for India's next-generation fighter program.

The proposal is part of the competition to develop a 120 kN-class indigenous engine for the AMCA alongside other global contenders.

Pakistan's claim of shooting down four Indian Rafale fighters during Operation Sindoor has been challenged by emerging evidence. Aircraft previously claimed destroyed have continued operating, raising serious doubts about the credibility of the narrative. The controversy has further weakened the four Rafale kill claim.

Pakistan's CISS has warned that India's expanding BrahMos missile exports could shift the regional strategic balance and raise security concerns.

The report claims wider BrahMos exports may increase military asymmetry and complicate deterrence dynamics in South Asia.

India's missile diplomacy is gaining momentum, with several countries showing interest in acquiring the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.

The think tank has urged Pakistan to strengthen its defence planning and strategic preparedness in response.

India continues expanding its defence exports while promoting indigenous military technology and strengthening global defence partnerships.

Bengaluru-based Tonbo Imaging is developing the Dartjet, a rail-launched jet-powered target drone for advanced air defence training.
The drone is designed to simulate high-speed aerial threats, including cruise missiles and fast unmanned aircraft.
Dartjet will provide a reusable and cost-effective indigenous solution for realistic live-fire training exercises.
The project strengthens India's self-reliance in defence technology while expanding advanced unmanned system capabilities.
Once inducted, Dartjet is expected to enhance the operational readiness of Indian air defence forces against modern aerial threats.

DRDO's Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) will undergo two additional developmental trials followed by two user evaluation trials before induction into the Indian Armed Forces.
The missile has already demonstrated excellent performance by successfully meeting all mission objectives during recent flight tests.
The upcoming trials will validate its reliability, operational capability, and combat readiness under real-world conditions.
After successful completion of the trials, the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and later the Indian Navy are expected to induct the indigenous cruise missile.
The LR-LACM will significantly enhance India's long-range precision strike capability while strengthening defence self-reliance.

HAL has dismissed reports of a negotiation crisis with GE Aerospace, confirming that F414 engine talks are progressing as planned.

HAL clarified that commercial discussions related to the AMCA engine are separate from ongoing F414 negotiations and should not be confused.

Negotiations continue to focus on engine production, technology transfer, manufacturing, and future supply plans without any deadlock.

The F414 engine remains the chosen powerplant for Tejas Mk2, initial AMCA variants, and the Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF).

HAL's clarification reinforces confidence that the F414 programme remains on track while AMCA engine discussions continue independently.