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The Indian Navy’s Project 18 Next-Generation Destroyer (NGD) programme is shaping up to be the nation's most significant naval surface warship endeavour since independence. Naval Headquarters, alongside the Warship Design Bureau (WDB), is aiming for an extended production run of 10 to 12 heavily armed stealth destroyers. Reports indicate that production will involve major domestic shipyards such as Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)...

Discussions between New Delhi and Moscow regarding the purchase and domestic manufacturing of the Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter are progressing rapidly. Recent reports and statements suggest the talks have moved into a highly advanced phase. Russia has tabled an extensive proposal that promises the swift delivery of fully assembled jets to India, followed by large-scale production within the country under a technology transfer agreement. This comes after Russian President...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is on the verge of a major leap in its aerial strike capabilities. According to former DRDO Chairman Dr. Sudhir Mishra, the upcoming BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) supersonic cruise missile will fundamentally transform how the Su-30MKI heavy fighter operates. Because the new missile is significantly lighter than its predecessors, a single Sukhoi fighter will be able to carry up to five of these weapons at once, massively multiplying the aircraft's offensive...

India and France are currently evaluating a highly ambitious partnership to develop a 6th-generation Future Combat Air System (FCAS). At the heart of these discussions is the joint creation of a cutting-edge Variable Cycle Engine (VCE). This next-generation propulsion system is designed to maintain high-speed, Mach 2-class cruising. If successful, this collaboration would mark a major milestone in aerospace history, moving beyond simple aircraft manufacturing into the realms of advanced...

With the cost of American jet engines escalating rapidly, India's defence planners face a crucial question: Should they stick with the General Electric (GE) F414 for the Tejas Mk2 and Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk1, or shift toward the Eurojet EJ200 family as part of a larger collaboration with Britain's Rolls-Royce? Recent reports indicate that the price of the GE F414 has surged from initial estimates of ₹70–80 crore to over ₹200 crore per unit, while GE is also seeking...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pushing for unprecedented domestic manufacturing in its latest fighter jet acquisition. Under the Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) framework, New Delhi is pursuing a Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement with France to procure 96 Rafale F4 jets, mandating that up to 60 percent of the aircraft's components be manufactured within India. ad India officially submitted a Letter of Request (LoR) to the French government in late May, initiating the negotiation...

Israeli defence giant Rafael Advanced Defence Systems is actively negotiating with multiple private-sector defence firms in India to set up domestic production facilities for the Iron Dome air defence system and its Tamir interceptor missiles. According to industry sources, this strategic move aims to fulfill international export commitments while rapidly replenishing Israel's own military reserves. This development follows a massive spike in global demand for Tamir interceptors, driven by...

Equipping the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) legacy Mirage 2000 jets with a new radar might initially seem impractical. These aircraft are projected to serve for only another decade before making way for next-generation fighters like the Tejas Mk2, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), and potentially more Rafales. Yet, a deeper strategic analysis indicates that fitting the domestically developed Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar onto the Mirage 2000 could be one of...

New Delhi-based aerospace startup DG Propulsion, founded by Prateek Dhawan and Chirag Gupta, recently revealed its initiative to build a 10-kilonewton (kN) class jet engine. This ambitious project shifts the company's focus from smaller micro-turbojets toward substantially larger propulsion systems. For the firm, this advancement is a crucial leap toward becoming a cornerstone in India's expanding domestic aero-engine manufacturing sector. ad The private enterprise concentrates on...

Recent friction between major European aerospace firms, Dassault Aviation and Airbus, regarding the lagging Eurodrone project has sparked rumours that New Delhi might be asked to join as a full-fledged partner. However, a closer look at the facts reveals that these claims are highly speculative and lack backing from official government statements or reliable defence analysts. ad The core of the current industrial conflict stems from Dassault Aviation reportedly demanding financial...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially strengthened its national airspace security by adding the Russian-made 55Zh6ME Nebo-UM radar to its arsenal. Recently spotted during the IAF’s Vayu Shakti 2026 exercises, this mobile, three-dimensional (3D) Very High Frequency (VHF) system is a significant upgrade to India’s layered air defence shield, designed specifically to track incoming stealth fighters, cruise missiles, and ballistic projectiles over vast distances. Traditional fire-control...

Bengaluru-based military technology firm Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA) has introduced the FWD Supreme, a new artificial intelligence-driven combat aircraft initiative. This project seeks to elevate India into an exclusive tier of countries actively engineering autonomous fighter jets. The startup recently declared that the project's initial testbed, the FWD Supreme Lite, is slated to make its maiden flight by the autumn of 2026. The company highlights this effort as India’s...

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has encountered a technical hurdle after one of the six recently delivered GE Aerospace F404-IN20 engines for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A programme showed a defect during post-delivery checks. While HAL has raised the matter with the American manufacturer to resolve the snag, the Indian company is concurrently pushing forward with the jet's integration and certification processes. Reports indicate this affected unit is the sixth engine...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is firmly pushing for the integration of active-duty officers into dedicated Project Management Teams (PMTs) across major defence manufacturing initiatives. The goal is to establish a system of constant supervision, track real-time manufacturing progress, and guarantee that vital platforms are completed without delay. Within this framework, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) initiative stands out due to its distinct structural approach compared to...

The highly anticipated flight testing of the BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) supersonic cruise missile has been postponed by approximately one year. This delay stems from the Indian Air Force (IAF) updating its operational criteria, prompting a comprehensive redesign of the weapon system. According to industry sources, the IAF is pushing for significant technological upgrades, including the integration of an Indian-made Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) seeker and the ability to...

India is taking a massive leap in its aerospace capabilities by initiating a state-funded project to develop a powerful 120-kN turbofan engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2. Unlike past procurement deals, New Delhi plans to finance this massive undertaking directly, ensuring that India will hold the exclusive intellectual property (IP) rights for the resulting technology rather than the foreign partner. Reports confirm that two European aerospace giants—France's Safran...

“We simply do not have the option of changing the engine at this stage. Such a move would require extensive adjustments across the aircraft’s aerodynamics, electrical systems, vibration characteristics and throttle-control architecture. It is not a plug-and-play technology,” - explained an industry source to the India Today about the possibility of redesigning the AMCA Mk1 around an entirely new engine after the stalling of negotiations with GE for the procurement of F414 engines. Amid...

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is poised to hand over the first batch of the highly anticipated Tejas Mk1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF) by late August or early September 2026. This critical delivery will officially kick off the formation of the IAF’s first squadron dedicated to this advanced indigenous combat aircraft, marking a major leap forward in India's self-reliance in aerospace defence. ad The programme's timeline previously faced hurdles largely due to global...

India’s Tejas Mk2 medium-weight fighter programme has reached a pivotal development milestone. Newly released project outlines reveal a detailed, phased strategy by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to transition the indigenous jet from its final assembly directly into pre-flight testing. This carefully structured timetable will guide engineers through essential ground evaluations, engine tests, and runway trials. ad The initial phase, slated for completion within...

Amid the growing race to co-develop the engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, Rolls-Royce is highlighting its deep background in top-tier fighter propulsion. Sashi Mukundan, the Executive Vice President for Transformation at Rolls-Royce India, recently drew attention to the firm’s credentials in fifth-generation technologies. He asserted that the company’s distinct technical know-how is exactly what India needs to achieve its long-term aerospace goals. ad To...