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Indonesia Move Closer to BrahMos Missile Deal with India as Republic Day Invitation Looms, Potential Loan from Indian State Bank Explored
India's invitation to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to be the Chief Guest at its upcoming Republic Day parade is coinciding with intensified efforts to finalize an export deal for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. This potential sale underscores the growing defence partnership...
DRDO Readies Astra Mk3 Missile with Standard AESA Variant and Extended-Range Booster Variant for Diverse Operational Needs
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is making significant progress in developing its next-generation Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), known as the Astra Mk3. Building upon the success of its predecessors, the Astra Mk1 and Mk2, this new variant aims to...
Retired Air Marshal Slams India's Predator Drones Acquisition as "Costly Toys" Vulnerable to Chinese and Pakistani Defenses
Retired Air Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik has launched a scathing critique of India's acquisition of Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), calling them "costly toys" that lack the necessary capabilities for operating in contested airspace. His comments, made during a candid interview with...
Beyond Foreign Collaboration, Should India Adopt South Korea's National Mission Approach for AMCA Engine Development?
South Korea's ambitious endeavor to develop indigenous jet engine technology for its KF-21 Boramae fighter jet offers valuable lessons for India. By declaring this initiative a national mission and providing significant governmental support, including tax exemptions, South Korea aims to reduce...
IAF Seeks Private Sector Collaboration for SNECMA M53 Engine Components, Eyes to Extend Mirage 2000 Life Through Indigenous Solutions
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking to extend the operational life of its Mirage 2000 fighter jet fleet by tapping into the potential of India's private sector. The focus is on establishing domestic manufacturing of spares for the SNECMA M53 engine, crucial for keeping the Mirage 2000s flying...

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