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India’s 6th-Gen Unmanned Fighter Jet Design is Ready, Says Tejas Chief Designer

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New Delhi, July 25, 2025 — In a landmark revelation that sets the tone for India’s future in aerial warfare, the chief designer of the LCA Tejas has confirmed that the country’s 6th-generation unmanned fighter jet design is complete.

This next-gen fighter, which will be fully autonomous, marks a major shift in India’s strategic air capabilities, ushering in a new era of AI-driven, stealth-enabled, unmanned combat aircraft (UCAVs).

“We’ve completed the conceptual and design phase. The sixth-generation unmanned fighter will combine deep stealth, intelligent mission autonomy, and next-level situational awareness,” the chief designer told Allycaral during a closed-door defence technology summit in Bengaluru.

Key Features of India’s 6th-Gen UCAV:

  • Stealth Technology: Advanced low-observable materials and design for radar evasion.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Real-time decision-making and threat neutralization.
  • Swarm Capability: Can operate in coordination with other unmanned and manned aircraft.
  • Hypersonic Compatibility: Possibility of integrating hypersonic propulsion systems.
  • Indigenous Innovation: Built under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.

India Joins the Elite Club

Only a handful of countries — including the US, China, and Russia — are actively pursuing sixth-generation fighter technologies. With this announcement, India becomes part of a very elite global race, and the unmanned nature of its project puts it in a distinctive niche.

Timeline & Development Partners

While the aircraft is still years from production and deployment, HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited), DRDO, and private aerospace firms are expected to collaborate on building prototypes by 2027.

This development comes at a time when the Indian Air Force is aggressively modernising its fleet and investing in cutting-edge aerospace programs to counter evolving regional threats.

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Over 1 Lakh CAPF Posts Vacant; Recruitment Drive Underway

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New Delhi | July 2025: The Central Government has revealed that over 1.09 lakh posts are currently vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, with recruitment underway for 72,689 positions. This update was shared by Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

Rising Strength, Persistent Vacancies

Between 2021 and 2025, the sanctioned strength of personnel across CAPFs increased from 10.04 lakh to 10.67 lakh. However, despite this growth, 1,09,868 posts remain unfilled—largely due to retirements, promotions, resignations, casualties, and the creation of new battalions.

Minister Rai clarified that these vacancies are not unusual in large paramilitary organizations and that the government is taking active steps to fill them through regular recruitment drives.

Expedited Hiring in Progress

To accelerate the process, the Ministry of Home Affairs has signed an MoU with the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to fast-track the recruitment of General Duty (GD) constables. In addition to this, the forces have been instructed to expedite:

  • Filling of non-GD vacancies
  • Promotion boards
  • Medical evaluations
  • Shortlisting by lowering cut-off marks

Recruitment agencies such as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), SSC, and individual force recruitment boards are all involved in the process.

Forces Under the CAPF Umbrella

The CAPFs operate under the Ministry of Home Affairs and play a critical role in internal security, border protection, counterinsurgency, and disaster response. The forces include:

  • Border Security Force (BSF)
  • Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
  • Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
  • Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
  • Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
  • Assam Rifles
  • National Security Guard (NSG)

Strengthening India’s Security Grid

With lakhs of aspirants looking to serve in these prestigious forces, the government’s push for swift recruitment aims to not only strengthen India’s security apparatus but also offer employment opportunities to youth nationwide.

Recruitment notifications, exam dates, and application processes are expected to roll out in a phased manner through 2025.

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Apache Attack Helicopters Arrive in India, Marking a New Era for Indian Army Aviation

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India, July 2025: In a momentous boost to India’s military might, the Indian Army has officially welcomed the arrival of its first batch of Apache AH-64E helicopters. The induction marks a transformative upgrade in the Army Aviation Corps’ capability to carry out precision strikes and surveillance operations in both conventional and unconventional warfare scenarios.

The Apache, known globally for its advanced avionics, lethal armament systems, and all-weather capability, has long been considered the gold standard in attack helicopters. This delivery reflects India’s ongoing efforts to modernize its armed forces with cutting-edge technology under its twin initiatives: Year of Tech Absorption and Decade of Transformation.

With these Apaches, the Indian Army now stands to gain significantly in terms of enhanced firepower, maneuverability, and battlefield intelligence, complementing its air-land battle doctrine.

Sources from the Ministry of Defence noted that the Apache acquisition is part of a broader plan to bolster India’s northern and western sector preparedness, ensuring the country remains ready to respond decisively to future challenges.

This is not just an arrival of helicopters—but the dawn of a more agile, empowered, and technologically advanced Indian Army.