At the R Defence Forces First Conclave 2026, the primary architect of India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) initiative, Prof. Dr. Kota Harinarayana, offered important updates on the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) project.
He highlighted that the aircraft's design phase is nearly complete...
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The domestically developed Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) is set to emerge as one of India's most powerful naval weapons.
According to Raja Babu, the former Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this advanced system will serve as a...
Paras Defence & Space Technologies Ltd., an Indian firm traditionally known for its optics and electromagnetic shielding, has officially entered the directed energy weapons (DEW) market.
The company recently showcased a new laser-based drone interceptor—part of its RayStrike series—designed to...
The first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine of 350 kg thrust class, designed by DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), has been successfully developed. GTRE had identified Azad Engineering, Hyderabad as Industry partner for the manufacturing and assembly of the engine. On July...
Opinion U.S.-Saudi Arabia Civil Nuclear Deal: Further Compounding of the Global Nuclear Gordian Knot?
“This agreement will set off a nuclear race in the region, further disincentivizing Iran from limiting its own program. It has the potential to greatly destabilize the region and undermines long-standing non-proliferation standards.” – Democratic Senator Chris Murphy and the Former Chairman of...
Analysis How GaN AESA Radar Upgrade Could Boost NETRA Mk1’s Detection Range Beyond 400km and Track Low-RCS Stealth Targets
India’s homegrown NETRA Mk1 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) fleet is poised for a massive leap in its aerial monitoring capabilities. This enhancement is driven by the integration of a new Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.
According to...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has initiated a major infrastructure expansion at its Aircraft Manufacturing Division (AMD) in Nashik.
By floating a new tender for civil works—specifically the installation of aluminium partitions and false ceilings in Shops 25 and 31—the aerospace giant is...
In a major step to strengthen India’s maritime domain awareness, the Ministry of Defence has formally started the procurement of 10 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones for the Indian Coast Guard.
Valued at an estimated ₹2,000 crore, this move reflects the growing reliance on unmanned...
Kanpur-based military equipment manufacturer MKU Limited has introduced an innovative counter-drone solution named the Anti-Drone Net.
This new system offers a physical, non-kinetic method to bring down hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by tangling them in a specialised mesh, bypassing...
The DRDO on Thursday successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
The test was conducted against an "electronic target" simulating high-speed and high-altitude aerial threat which was...
The historic ₹21,935 crore ($2.6 billion) Airbus-Tata C-295 initiative is fundamentally reshaping India’s aviation sector.
Originally intended to replace the Indian Air Force's (IAF) ageing HS-748 Avro fleet, the project is transitioning the nation from a supplier of basic components into a hub...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) recently shared an encouraging status report regarding India's upcoming next-generation fighter, the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2.
Assembly work on the initial prototype is moving forward smoothly, putting the jet on track to complete its much-anticipated...
During its developmental testing phase, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile displayed precision so remarkable that it could theoretically strike through the window of the Pakistani Prime Minister's Office.
This vivid recollection was shared by General J.J. Singh (Retd.), the former Chief of...
Analysis From ITAR Hurdles To GTF Crises, Why Pratt and Whitney Avoided India's 110 kN AMCA Mk2 Joint Engine Programme
With New Delhi moving forward on its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2 project, multiple international aerospace giants are eager to co-develop the required 110–130 kN thrust class engine.
While prominent players such as France's Safran, Britain's Rolls-Royce, and America's...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines have forged a significant long-term agreement to produce critical turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine, bolstering India’s advanced aerospace manufacturing capabilities and global market presence.
State-run defence major...
In a significant boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS), DRDO has signed a contract with AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL), New Delhi for the conversion of six A321 Aircraft from commercial to green configuration, further leading to the development and production...
INS Malvan, the second of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), was commissioned at Karwar on 22 Jul 2026. The event was presided over by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay...
