The recent flight tests of India’s Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) represent a historic leap for the nation's domestic weapons programme and its goal to emerge as a leading defence exporter.
Engineered primarily by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO)...
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A recent ₹13,500 crore contract awarded to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 12 new Su-30MKI fighter jets has sparked discussions about the Indian Air Force (IAF) and its future fleet composition.
These new aircraft, which will be built at HAL's Nashik facility with over 62% indigenous...
In a move to equip its frontline fleet for the future, the Indian Navy recently finalised a ₹425 crore agreement with Pune-based Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) on June 19, 2026.
Under this deal, the Ministry of Defence will procure 12 indigenous 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators (MGTGs)...
Analysis How India is Constructing a Massive Multi-Layered Sensor Architecture Across the LAC to Counter Chinese Aerial Threats
While public focus on India's border strategy along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) usually centres on troops, fighter jets, and air defence networks, a quieter and equally powerful transformation is taking place.
From Ladakh all the way to Arunachal Pradesh, India is actively building a...
India's domestic military electronics sector has taken a significant leap forward. Chennai-headquartered defence firm Data Patterns recently introduced a prototype of its advanced Hawk-I 900 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.
Built with modern Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology...
Given the achievements of Israel’s Barak-ER, many have debated whether India should boost the range of its Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) by simply attaching a larger booster.
From an engineering perspective, this modification is highly practical. Israel has already proven this...
Astra Microwave Products Limited has formally handed over a critical naval radar component to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for its concluding phase of testing.
Company leadership confirmed the delivery of the Active Antenna Array Unit (AAAU)—a highly sophisticated...
Ahmedabad-based robotics and defence technology startup Gridbots has officially introduced two state-of-the-art electro-optical systems focused on improving modern battlefield monitoring and anti-drone operations.
Aligned with India's self-reliance initiatives in the defence sector, the newly...
Analysis Strategic Difference Between Indian and Pakistani Approaches to Kamikaze Drones and Unmanned Warfare
India’s escalating focus on loitering munitions, commonly referred to as kamikaze drones, goes well beyond merely adding another weapon to its arsenal.
It signifies a major strategic shift toward achieving self-reliance in precision-strike capabilities, reducing reliance on imported equipment...
In a major leap for the nation’s military modernisation, the Ministry of Defence unveiled the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026 in February.
Set to supersede the existing 2020 guidelines, this updated framework adapts to shifting global security dynamics, rapid technological...
Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport has presented a proposal to India to jointly manufacture the advanced T-90MS main battle tank.
This offer aims to elevate the quarter-century-long armoured vehicle partnership between the two nations.
If accepted, the agreement would supply the...
Former Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Dr. Samir V. Kamat, has shed light on why India is choosing to partner with foreign firms for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine.
While he noted that the nation possesses the technical foundation to...
Analysis Decoding China’s Subdued Response to India’s S5 Nuclear Submarine Equipped with Long-Range SLBMs
Beijing has yet to make any formal diplomatic protests or public announcements concerning India's monumental S5-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) initiative.
Instead of issuing official government statements, China’s reaction is largely seen in its growing naval presence...
India’s push to develop its indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is drawing considerable scrutiny from Chinese defence circles.
Military observers in China widely characterise the programme as a highly ambitious endeavour, though they assert it remains too distant...
Opinion Why India Must Prioritise Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Next-Gen Drone and Transport Aircraft for Reduced Acoustic and Thermal Signatures
Armed forces worldwide are actively pursuing advanced propulsion to improve the flight time, lower operational costs, and reduce the noise of unmanned aerial systems.
In India, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has heavily backed homegrown jet engines and conventional powerplants for drones...
In a major development for India's aerospace sector, French aviation giant Dassault Aviation has guaranteed a 40-year comprehensive maintenance, spares, and upgrade support package for the upcoming "Made in India" Rafale fighter jets.
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) prepares for its large...
India's approach to protecting its skies is undergoing a massive transformation, highlighted by the formalisation of Mission Sudarshan Chakra and the inauguration of the Advanced Weapon System Complex (AWSC) at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad on June 12, 2026...
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After Brahmos, Can India’s Indigenous LR-LACM Become Next Major Defence Export Success?- Raghav Patel
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