Indian Armed Forces
Combined military forces of India
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| 2025 | Reports emerged indicating the rollout of new rank names had stalled. |
| 2025 | Engaged in a military conflict with Pakistan, indicating ongoing regional tensions. |
| 2025 | Another Krivak-III derivative frigate (F71) is added to the fleet. |
| 2025 | HAL plans to begin gradually replacing India's older Mi-17 helicopters with the indigenously developed Multi Role Helicopter. |
| 2025 | First flight of the full prototype of the Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH) is expected during this period, marking a significant milestone in the helicopter's development by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). |
| 2025 | INSV Kaundinya, a historically-inspired stitched sail ship based on 5th century CE ship designs from Ajanta Caves paintings, is stationed in Karwar, India. |
| 2025 | Frigate F71 is commissioned and based in Karwar. |
| April 29 2025 | Indian Air Force continues to modernize its fleet, with multiple aircraft on order across various categories including 73 Tejas Mk 1A, 8 MQ-9 Reaper drones, 50 Airbus C-295 tactical airlifters, and 50+ Kadet Loitering Aerial Munition systems. |
| 2025 | Submarine S26 is expected to be commissioned. |
| 2025 | First edition of AIKEYME naval exercise with African nations. |
| 2025 | 1 Antonov An-32 aircraft was lost. |
| 2025 | 1 Dassault Mirage 2000 aircraft was lost. |
| 2025 | Planned commissioning of INS Aridhaman, the second indigenously-built ballistic missile submarine. |
| March 28 2025 | The Indian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Metrea Management to acquire one Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker on wet lease for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy, to be used for in-flight refuelling pilot training within six months. |
| 2025 | DRDO and HAL are actively developing multiple advanced aircraft for the Indian Air Force, including the Tejas Mk 2, AMCA (5th generation aircraft), and several unmanned combat systems. |
| 2025 | INS Arnala, an anti-submarine warfare corvette, completed sea trials in Mumbai. |
| 2025 | Indian Coast Guard receives Rs 9,676.70 crore budget allocation, representing a 26.5% increase from the previous year, aimed at expanding maritime capabilities through acquisition of new platforms and equipment. |
| 2025 | In process of signing contracts for building an additional 200 maritime platforms to further expand operational capacity. |
| 2025 | Plans initiated to triple surface fleet strength by the end of the decade, with 131 surveillance platforms already under construction in Indian shipyards. |
| 2025 | Contracts signed for state-of-the-art air cushion vehicles and advanced communication systems to enhance maritime security capabilities. |
| 2025 | INS D69, the latest upgraded Kolkata-class destroyer, is planned for commissioning. |
| 2025 | INS Nilgiri (F33), a 6,700-tonne frigate, is added to the Indian Navy's surface fleet in Visakhapatnam as an upgraded derivative of the Shivalik class frigates. |
| 2025 | Sixth Scorpène-class submarine (S26) planned for induction into the Indian Navy. |
| March 3 2025 | The Empowered Committee for Capability Enhancement of IAF submitted its report to the Ministry of Defence, recommending private sector involvement in defense and aerospace sectors. |
| February 2025 | A high-level committee was constituted to streamline the production of indigenous light combat aircraft and enhance the role of the private sector in fighter jet manufacturing. |
| February 2025 | During Aero India 2025, the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth released the Atmanirbhar Indian Naval Aviation Technology Roadmap, 2047, outlining a strategic vision to develop a 400 aircraft strong naval aviation fleet with full indigenous capabilities by 2047. |
| 2024 | Hoverbee loitering munition developed by India's Zulu Defence. |
| 2024 | Skystriker loitering munition developed jointly by Israel's Elbit Systems and India's Alpha Design Technologies. |
| 2024 | ASRAAM air-to-air missile developed by UK's MBDA enters service. |
| 2024 | Multiple loitering munitions entered service or were ordered, including Hoverbee, Nagastra, and Skystriker. |
| 2024 | Introduction of Exocet SM-39 short-range anti-ship missile with INS and active radar homing, capable of Mach 0.93 speed and featuring a conventional 165 kg warhead. |
| 2024 | SAMAR I missile with infrared homing and Mach 2.5 speed developed. |
| 2024 | ASRAAM air-to-air missile with INS and infrared homing was introduced. |
| 2024 | IAI Searcher MkII reconnaissance UAV retired from service |
| 2024 | The Comptroller and Auditor General published a report during the Parliament Winter Session highlighting significant pilot training deficiencies in the Indian Air Force. |
| 2024 | Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd demonstrated an 850 nautical mile autonomous transit of the Matangi Autonomous Surface Vessel for the Indian Navy, as part of the Swavalamban 2024 self-reliance in technology contest. |
| 2024 | 8 MQ-9 Reaper surveillance and combat UAVs are on order to modernize the Indian Air Force's unmanned aerial vehicle fleet. |
| 2024 | The Comptroller and Auditor General published a report highlighting significant deficiencies in pilot training, noting a pilot deficit of 596 by 2021. |
| 2024 | INS Arighaat, the second ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), expected to be commissioned. |
| 2024 | A frigate (F70) is stationed in Karwar, expanding the Indian Navy's surface fleet. |
| 2024 | First prototype of the Tejas Mk 2 is expected to be rolled out by the end of the year. |
| 2024 | Parliamentary session revealed significant pilot training deficiencies, with the IAF having a deficit of 596 combat pilots by 2021 and challenges in trainer aircraft procurement. |
| 2024 | Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari stated that the IAF has revised its existing doctrine and recognized space as a critical domain for future operations. |
| 2024 | Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet expansion continues with 12 more aircraft on order. |
| 2024 | Plans to replace 56 Hawker Siddeley HS 748 tactical airlifters with 50 Airbus C-295 aircraft are underway. |
| 2024 | Plans to acquire 50 more HAL Rudra attack helicopters are in progress. |
| 2024 | Indian Air Force plans to acquire 73 HAL Tejas Mk.1A multirole fighters, with an additional 97 fighters approved for procurement. |
| 2024 | Over 50 Kadet Loitering Aerial Munitions are on order, developed by DRDO and KDS. |
| 2024 | HAL plans to complete development of a full family of unmanned aircraft by the end of 2024–25, in collaboration with DRDO for the Indian Air Force's unmanned combat system. |
| 2024 | Central Cabinet Committee (CCS) cleared an order for 240 Sudarshan CIWS guns for the Indian Air Force. |
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