India's defence technology landscape is set to witness a major milestone as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) outlines a bold vision for the Archer-NG (Next Generation) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
Originally designed as a Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) platform...
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Analysis Can Tejas and Rafale Rescue the IAF from a Historic Low of 29–31 Squadrons? Exploring Immediate Recovery Plans in 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently facing one of the most critical shortages of combat aircraft in its history.
As of mid-2026, the number of active fighter squadrons has dropped to between 29 and 31. This is significantly short of the 42 squadrons officially mandated to successfully...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in partnership with the Kalyani Group, has officially introduced the highly anticipated second generation of the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8.
Building upon the foundational capabilities of the first-generation vehicles—which...
Analysis Exploring How India’s Zorawar Light Tank Is Spawning a Versatile Family of Himalayan Combat Vehicles
The Zorawar Light Tank project is swiftly transitioning from a single armoured vehicle into a comprehensive family of tracked combat platforms.
Tailored specifically for the Line of Actual Control (LAC), this ecosystem aims to become the Indian Army's primary modular solution for high-altitude...
Analysis How Replacing GE F404 Engine on Tejas Mk1A Fighters Could Take 5 to 7 Years of Airframe Redesign and Testing
With the Indian Air Force facing significant delays in receiving its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A fleet due to the slow delivery of General Electric (GE) F404-IN20 engines from the United States, public debate has naturally shifted toward finding alternative powerplants.
However...
The Nilgiri-class advanced, guided-missile, stealth frigate INS Dunagiri, to be commissioned into the Navy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kolkata on Sunday, June 21, is the reincarnation of another warship of the same name commissioned 49 years ago.
INS Dunagiri was built by Garden Reach...
Operation Sindoor proved to be a historic success due to the nation's self-reliance efforts, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at the headquarters of the Eastern Air Command (EAC) in Shillong, Meghalaya, on Saturday.
Defence Minister Singh reached Shillong on Saturday and will celebrate the...
The proposed India-Germany submarine partnership extends far beyond a conventional defence procurement deal, reflecting a convergence of strategic interests, industrial cooperation and regional security priorities amid a rapidly evolving balance of power across Asia.
For India, the deal creates...
India's premier supersonic cruise missile project is poised for a significant enhancement in its operational capabilities.
Dr. Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi, the CEO and Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace, has revealed that developing a BrahMos variant capable of reaching distances of 1,500...
A 40-member Indian Army contingent, including two lady officers, on Saturday participated in the opening ceremony of the 23rd edition of multilateral exercise Khaan Quest 2026, at Five Hills Training Area in Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar. The exercise will continue till July 3.
“The exercise...
Opinion How Indian Army’s Renewed Interest in K30 Biho Could Trigger an Indigenous Zorawar-Based Anti-Drone SPAAG Development
Recent indications that the Indian Army might revive its plans to acquire the South Korean K30 Biho—a self-propelled twin 30mm anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG)—have sparked new conversations.
Defence analysts are now debating whether India could build its own equivalent system by utilising the...
Opinion Why IAF Needs More Than Just Two Off-the-Shelf Su-57 Squadrons to Fill Depleting Fleet Before AMCA Arrives
The shortfall in the Indian Air Force's (IAF) combat aircraft inventory is fundamentally an issue of sheer volume, not just a lack of advanced technology.
While the induction of 36 French-made Rafale jets—forming exactly two squadrons—brought a substantial qualitative boost to the fleet, it...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) relies heavily on its fleet of three Phalcon Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. Mounted on Russian IL-76 heavy lifters and fitted with Israeli EL/M-2090 radar systems, these planes form the backbone of India's airborne surveillance.
They offer...
Following a series of flawless flight tests on June 2, 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) RudraM-II air-to-surface missile has stepped into a crucial new stage of its development.
These recent trials represent a significant leap forward for India's domestic missile...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is shaping India’s Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) into much more than a standalone stealth bomber.
Rather than operating in isolation, the programme is designed to allow multiple Ghatak aircraft to fly together as a...
The Indian Navy is taking a massive step to boost its maritime strike capabilities by making the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile a standard weapon across all its modern, frontline warships.
This strategic move was recently confirmed by Alexander Maksichev, the Joint Managing Director of...
For many years, discussions about India's military aviation ambitions were dominated by a single endeavour: the Kaveri turbofan project.
Today, however, a much wider and potentially more ground-breaking transformation is taking root within the nation's defence aerospace sector.
Rather than...
