Recent reports suggesting that the Royal Saudi Air Force is eyeing India's Astra Mk1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) for its fleet of F-15 fighter jets have sparked widespread interest.
If this deal materialises, it would be a monumental achievement for India’s defence export...
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The Indian aerospace industry is reaching new heights as the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) make significant progress on the Tejas Mk2.
Moving beyond the light-combat roots of the original Mk1, this new aircraft is a fully capable Medium Weight...
Analysis From 11-Hardpoint to Higher Payload, Analyzing the Expanded Weapon Architecture of Tejas Mk2 Compared to Tejas Mk1A
The Tejas Mk2 is poised to be much more than just a stretched, upgraded iteration of the Tejas Mk1A.
Currently under development as India's premier Medium Weight Fighter (MWF), the Mk2 introduces a fundamental shift in combat capability.
At the heart of this transformation is its expanded...
Speaking at the R Defence Forces First Conclave 2026, Bharat Forge Chairman Baba Kalyani revealed a major breakthrough in India's military manufacturing capabilities.
He announced the successful development of two highly advanced Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) prototypes—one tracked and...
Opinion If Rafale Deal Fails, Why Gripen E’s Dependence on US ITAR and Global Supply Chains Complexifies India’s Choice
Should New Delhi’s ongoing pursuit of additional Dassault Rafale fighters hit a roadblock, the Swedish Saab Gripen E will likely re-enter the spotlight as a leading alternative for the Indian Air Force’s 114-jet Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) requirement.
The Gripen E has consistently been...
Analysis How Cold War Geopolitics and US Export Controls Forced India to Choose SEPECAT Jaguar Over Saab Viggen
The history of the Indian Air Force (IAF) contains a fascinating, yet often overlooked, episode from the late 1970s: the thwarted bid to acquire the Swedish Saab 37 Viggen.
While this fighter jet was widely celebrated as a marvel of European aviation, the deal ultimately fell through. The...
In a significant leap for its naval capabilities, Pakistan has revealed a long-term strategy to independently design and manufacture a conventional submarine.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf confirmed that this indigenous platform will follow the complete induction of the...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is expressing strong confidence that the delivery of GE F404-IN20 engines will accelerate rapidly by the end of this year, providing vital momentum for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A programme.
After receiving just seven engines to date, HAL...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully qualified a new dual-rail launcher for the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) on the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet.
This crucial milestone in the aircraft's indigenous weapons integration programme allows the 4.5-generation fighter to...
In what is emerging as one of the longest-distance combat intercepts in the history of ground-based air defence, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully neutralized a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) airborne surveillance aircraft during the final stages of Operation Sindoor.
The unprecedented...
The first day of the Farnborough International Airshow set the stage for a crucial meeting between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and GE Aerospace.
The two aviation giants came together to tackle severe supply chain issues that have slowed down the delivery of engines needed for India's...
India and Indonesia have demonstrated that close cooperation between major neighbours is possible without succumbing to divisions created by competing global powers. The ability of New Delhi and Jakarta to maintain strong ties with both Russia and the United States while pursuing national...
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said on Monday that it is targeting to further strengthen its operational capabilities by expanding its fleet to 200 ships and 100 aircraft to monitor the horizon of the country’s maritime zones.
In a post on X, the ICG said,”@IndiaCoastGuard maintains a steadfast...
Although quantum radar frequently dominates discussions about the future of stealth detection, insiders familiar with India's military research confirm that photonic radar is much closer to being deployed on combat aircraft.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved...
Analysis Defeating Hypersonic Glide Vehicles, How DRDO's AD-AH Interceptor Prepares to Tackle Next-Gen Maneuvering Aerial Threats
The worldwide push for hypersonic arms has dramatically changed how nations approach missile protection.
Traditional ballistic missiles travel on fixed, predictable arcs through space, but hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs) pose a far more complex danger.
Flying faster than Mach 5, HGVs can...
The US hit bridges, energy facilities and a key Iranian port over the weekend, thereby, expanding its aerial campaign against Iran, and inviting swift Iranian strikes in retaliation against the US allies in the Middle East.
US airstrikes hit bridges in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province...
Analysis Beyond AIP, Inside DRDO's Lithium-Ion and Fuel Cell Integration for Next-Gen Submarine Stealth and Endurance
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a major breakthrough in India’s underwater combat capabilities with its homegrown Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC) Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system.
Rather than stopping at this single milestone, Indian defence...
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