According to a report in The Economic Times, the defence manufacturing landscape in India has achieved a notable milestone as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) prepares to reactivate its licensed production line for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI heavy air superiority fighter at its Nashik facility...
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is actively advancing the development of a Rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (RUAV) tailored for high-altitude logistics and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations.
While this aligns with a global military shift toward autonomous...
The recent collapse of the Franco-German partnership regarding the Next Generation Fighter (NGF) component of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) in June 2026 has opened an intriguing door for India.
With Germany withdrawing from the core fighter project, Paris is actively exploring...
Armenian military forces have reported highly positive feedback regarding the Indian-made Akash-1S surface-to-air missile (SAM) system.
During recent air-defence drills, operators praised the platform's exceptional mobility, advanced automated radar network, and capacity to neutralise multiple...
As the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) moves forward with the execution phase of its Netra Mk2 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system, comparisons with the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail are naturally emerging.
The Wedgetail is widely considered the world standard for...
India may have to look back over her shoulder every now and then by the end of this year, with Indonesia procuring an aircraft carrier from Italy.
This will be the first aircraft carrier in India's vicinity.
What is important is that Indonesia plans to station it in Ratai Bay in Lampung, in...
India’s upcoming Project Kusha, the domestic long-range air defence initiative designed to boost the nation’s missile shield, is frequently seen as a direct rival to Russia’s S-400 Triumf.
However, Moscow’s reaction points to a different perspective. Instead of seeing Project Kusha as a danger...
High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites (HAPS) are rapidly becoming a revolutionary tool for continuous military observation.
Functioning as a middle ground between traditional space satellites and standard drones, these solar-powered aircraft operate in the stratosphere at heights of 17 to 25...
The accuracy and lethality of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile played a crucial role in prompting Pakistan to swiftly call for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, as the weapon demonstrated its capability to successfully evade Chinese-origin air defence systems deployed by it, according...
Opinion Why India Should Pursue a Dual-Track 6th-Gen Fighter Strategy via Global FCAS/GCAP Collaboration and Indigenous Development
The Indian Air Force (IAF) stands at a pivotal crossroads regarding its future combat architecture.
With New Delhi actively weighing participation in next-generation aerospace alliances—such as the French-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the UK-Italy-Japan Global Combat Air Programme...
Opinion Beyond BrahMos, Why India Urgently Require a Cost-Effective Mass-Produced 500-km Cruise Missile to Engage Low-Value Tactical Targets
Over the last ten years, India has heavily upgraded its missile inventory, equipping its armed forces with highly capable long-range weapons like the supersonic BrahMos and the upcoming Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM).
While these systems are formidable, recent global conflicts...
The defence ministryh has “initiated efforts” to join the sixth-generation fighter aircraft development programme, Future Combat Air System (FCAS), spearheaded by the French government, and sought from it the roadmap to acquire such aircraft, a parliamentary panel has said.
In its report...
A parliamentary panel has recommended that the DRDO “expeditiously” finalise and notify clear, measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) covering cost efficiency, technological maturity, target dates, completion time, and operational effectiveness.
In its report, presented in Parliament on...
India-Israel defence ties have evolved beyond a robust bilateral partnership into a broader, interest-driven strategic architecture linking geographically distant but complementary partners. While political will and regional dynamics will determine whether it becomes a formal grouping or remains...
Opinion As Israel Seeks a Domestic Stealth Jet, Could a Partnership With India's AMCA Programme Benefit Both Nations?
After nearly forty years, Israel is once again exploring the possibility of building its own fighter jet.
According to late July 2026 reports from Bloomberg and The Jerusalem Post, an anonymous senior official in Israel revealed a ten-year plan to create a homegrown stealth fighter and an...
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is rapidly modernising its aerial combat capabilities, placing a heavy emphasis on advanced fifth-generation stealth aircraft like the heavy-weight J-20 and the newly introduced medium-weight J-35A.
Consequently, domestic demand for the...
India’s strategic move to embrace an execution model involving public-private collaboration for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) represents a watershed moment in the nation's defence manufacturing history.
Approved by the Defence Minister in May 2025, this framework departs from the...
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HAL Prepares to Restart Su-30MKI Production at Nashik to Replenish 12 Lost IAF Jets- Raghav Patel
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