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India is preparing for a major expansion of its space-based military capabilities with plans to launch 52 satellites specifically designed for intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). This ambitious initiative was announced by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan at the recent Indian DefSpace Symposium in New Delhi. The event, organized by the Indian Space Association (ISpA), gathered experts from the armed forces, the space industry, and government to...

India has formally expressed its desire to participate in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a significant international effort by Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft. According to reports citing diplomatic sources in both Japan and India, the Indian government has approached Japan to discuss joining the ambitious project, which aims to deploy an advanced stealth fighter jet by 2035. The GCAP initiative, established in December 2022...

The Indian Army's aviation modernization plans are currently navigating significant hurdles. Delays in receiving the first American-made Apache AH-64E attack helicopters coincide with stalled progress on the indigenous Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) program, which awaits final government approval. Amidst these challenges, the domestically developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand is emerging as a key focus for India's high-altitude combat aviation needs. ad Delivery of the six...

A new conceptual design is sparking discussion about India's indigenous aerospace capabilities. Kuntal Biswas, a prominent Indian 3D military system and defence animation specialist, has unveiled a rendering of a twin-engine variant of the Tejas Mk2 fighter jet. This visionary concept imagines the aircraft powered by two indigenous Kaveri engines, each potentially delivering 75kN of thrust, placing its projected performance in a similar category to established international fighters like...

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) highlighted its advanced military technology at the LAAD Defence and Security Expo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, held from April 1st to 4th, 2025. A key exhibit was the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8x8, signalling India's strategic intent to enter the competitive Latin American market for armoured vehicles. ad This strategic presentation in Brazil follows a major achievement in India's defence export history: securing substantial...

India is nearing a significant defence agreement with the Philippines for the supply of the indigenous Akash Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system, expected to be finalised within 2025. This potential deal, estimated to be worth over $200 million, would represent India's second major defence export to the Philippines, building upon the $375 million contract for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system signed in 2022. Although it is not yet confirmed whether the Philippine Army or the...

A retired senior officer of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has asserted that Pakistan is on track to achieve air power superiority over the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the next decade to decade-and-a-half. Writing in The Express Tribune on April 7, 2025, Air Commodore (Retd) Zahid Ul Hassan stated that the PAF's focus on integrating advanced 5th generation aircraft contrasts sharply with the IAF's ongoing struggle between developing indigenous technology and purchasing aircraft from foreign...

India needs a collaborative effort from its private sector industries to master the critical technology required for advanced jet engines, according to Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of the Kalyani Group. Speaking recently, the head of the major Indian defence manufacturing conglomerate stressed that developing the 'hot core' section of these engines is essential for the nation's self-reliance, particularly for the planned 110kN thrust engine intended for the Advanced Medium...

State-owned Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) has partnered with Russian defence firms Rosoboronexport (ROE) and High Precision Systems (HPC) to propose a specially modified version of the 2S25 Sprut-SD light tank for the Indian Army. This collaboration, announced in August 2024, aims to compete in India's procurement process for 295 new light tanks specifically designed for high-altitude warfare. ad The Indian Army's quest for light tanks is proceeding under the "Make-I" category...

Greece is showing significant interest in incorporating Indian defence technologies into its fleet of French-made Rafale fighter jets, marking a potential deepening of defence cooperation between the two nations. This exploration could involve integrating advanced Indian avionics, software, structural components, and weapon systems, such as the Astra air-to-air missile and the Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW). These systems are already being added to the Indian Air Force's (IAF) own Rafale...

India has strategically positioned its advanced S-400 air defence missile system in the vicinity of the Siliguri Corridor, a critical and narrow land passage often referred to as the "Chicken's Neck". This deployment serves as a measure against increased aerial operations observed from both Bangladesh and China near this geographically vital area, which connects mainland India with its northeastern states. The move highlights growing security concerns surrounding the corridor's integrity...

As India progresses with its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, designed to deliver a home-grown fifth-generation stealth fighter, strategic analyses suggest a need for a more powerful evolution: a sixth-generation fighter-bomber significantly larger than currently planned. This proposed shift advocates for an aircraft with a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) nearing 50 tonnes, specifically tailored to counter potential threats from heavily fortified Chinese airbases situated on...

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, an entity within the Solar Industries group, has announced its significant entry into the development of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company plans to design and manufacture both Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) and High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) class drones, financing the project independently. ad This initiative, supported notably by the Indian Army, positions Solar Defence as a new domestic player in a field where the...

India has significantly advanced its capabilities in developing long-range radar systems, achieving self-reliance in a field previously dominated by imports from European and other global suppliers. This progress has reportedly positioned India not only as self-sufficient but also as a developer of radar technologies that, in certain aspects, rival or exceed those produced in Europe. This indigenous development places India in direct technological competition with China, potentially...

Air Force Station Naliya, a key Indian Air Force (IAF) facility in Gujarat's coastal region, is preparing to induct the advanced, indigenously developed Tejas Mk1A fighter jet. This move signifies a major upgrade for the base, which will host the first squadron of these modern aircraft, replacing the aging MiG-21Bis fleet. Strategically positioned less than 100 kilometres from the sensitive Sir Creek area near the Pakistan border, the Naliya airbase is crucial for India's western air...

Leading Indian engineering and defence conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has outlined a significant proposal for the domestic development of a powerful 110 kilonewton (kN) thrust jet engine. Jayant Damodar Patil, the head of L&T's aerospace and defence division, stated that L&T, potentially in collaboration with other private Indian firms, has the capability to create this engine, crucial for powering India's future fighter aircraft like the Tejas Mk2 and the Advanced Medium Combat...

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India's state-owned aerospace and defence company, is developing a new supersonic trainer aircraft, the Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42). This initiative aims to provide the Indian Air Force (IAF) with an advanced platform for training pilots destined for sophisticated fighter jets. Significantly, HAL is using modern 3D scanning technology to base the new trainer's design on the airframe of its vintage HF-24 Marut fighter, integrating elements...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is poised to significantly strengthen its airborne surveillance capabilities following recent governmental clearance for the acquisition of six Embraer EMB-145 aircraft. These aircraft will form the base for the advanced Netra Mk1A Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. This approval, expected to receive final confirmation from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) shortly, represents a major advancement in the IAF's ongoing efforts to modernise its...

Godrej Aerospace has marked a significant step in India's indigenous defence manufacturing capability by delivering the initial pair of engine modules for a Kaveri derivative engine. These first two units have been handed over to the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a key laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Godrej Aerospace confirmed that the delivery schedule anticipates the remaining six modules of the order to be completed and supplied by...

A significant operational challenge concerning the Indian Army's powerful Russian-origin Smerch rocket systems has recently come to light. Lt Gen PR Shankar (Retd), former Director General of Artillery, revealed in an interview with The Print that the Smerch Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), acquired in 2005 and officially inducted by 2008, could not be fired until 2012 due to persistent technical problems. This four-year gap between induction and operational readiness has sparked...