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HAL to Establish Fourth Tejas LCA Assembly Line at Nashik to Expedite Production as F-404 Engine Deliveries Expected from March 2025
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is gearing up to significantly increase production of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) by establishing a fourth assembly line at its Nashik plant. This move aims to accelerate production and compensate for lost time once General Electric (GE) begins...
"Jugaad" or Strategic Innovation? Tractor-Based Anti-Tank Systems Introduced by Indian Army Amidst Budgetary Constraints and Evolving Warfare
The Indian Army's recent introduction of tractor-mounted Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) has sparked a lively debate, with discussions on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) questioning whether this move represents resourceful "Jugaad" or a calculated strategy to evade drone detection in...
US Greenlights India's Local Production of Stryker Armoured Vehicles as Indian Army Seeks to Replace Aging Russian-Origin BMP-IIs
In a major boost to India's defence industry and its strategic partnership with the US, the Biden administration has approved technology proposals that will enable India to manufacture Stryker combat vehicles within its borders. This landmark decision makes India the first global producer of...
Safran Leads Race to Partner with India on 6th Gen Engine for AMCA Project, Rolls-Royce and GE Also Contend, 100% ToT Key
India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program is gaining momentum with the anticipated finalization of a contract for the joint development of a 6th generation jet engine. While French aerospace giant Safran appears to be the frontrunner in this high-stakes collaboration...
Pakistani Social Media Calls for Conflict Over Kashmir Amidst Tejas Delay, But Forgets Its Own Strategic and Economic Realities
At the 21st Subroto Mukerjee Seminar, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh expressed his concern over the continued delay in the delivery of the first 40 Tejas aircraft, an order placed over a decade ago. This statement comes at a time when regional adversaries, especially China...
India's AMCA Stealth Fighter May Get Second Seat for Combat Drone Control, But Maintaining Stealth A Key Design Challenge
India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a 5.5-generation stealth fighter under development, may be getting a second seat, but not for the reasons you might expect. Instead of training or conversion purposes, this potential modification is geared towards enhancing the AMCA's ability to...
India's Rafale M Poised to Outperform Chinese Reverse-Engineered J-15 in Key Combat Metrics as Design Flaws Persist in PLAAN's Carrier-Based Fighter
India's acquisition of the Rafale M naval fighter jet is poised to give the Indian Navy a significant edge over China's carrier-based aircraft, according to an Indian Navy official. In a candid assessment, the official stated that the Rafale M significantly outclasses China's modernized J-15B...
Scale Model of Tejas' Uttam Radar, Featuring Multi-Target Tracking and 95% Indigenous Tech, to be Displayed at Aero India 2025
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is poised to impress at Aero India 2025 with a scale model of the Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar, designed for the Tejas MkI and MkII fighter jet programs. This event, held in Bengaluru, will serve as a prominent...

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