Second GE F404 Engine Delivery Boosts LCA Mk1A Production
The GE F404 engine has once again taken center stage in India’s fighter jet production narrative. In a major milestone,…
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6 Submarines for India & No Role for Other Players
The Project 75I program promises to transform the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet with next-generation capabilities and endurance. The Indian Ocean…
The Ageing Backbone of IAF Fighter Jets
These words echo the reality facing the Indian Air Force today. Once cutting-edge, many IAF fighter jets now stand as…
Understanding EJ200 in detail
~ By Shiro The development of the EJ200 engine began in 1982 with the initiation of the XG40 project, which…
Frozen vs Flowing Approach : Rafale & Gripen
When the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched the MMRCA (Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft) competition, the goal was to acquire 126…
Testbeds Cannot be Foreign Assets
– By Srivatsa RV As someone who has closely observed India’s aerospace journey, I feel increasingly uneasy about a critical…
Rudrastra UAV Successfully Completes Hybrid VTOL Trial at Pokharan
Solar Aerospace and Defence Limited (SADL) has successfully conducted the Rudrastra trial at the Pokharan Firing Range. The Rudrastra UAV,…
Bhargavastra: India’s Answer to Pakistan’s Drone Swarm Threat
Why “Bhargavastra” is needed right now ? India faces evolving threats from neighboring adversaries. Recently, Pakistan attempted a mass drone…
STAR Missile Enters Final Testing Stage in India’s DRDO Program
India’s STAR Missile project has entered Phase-III development as DRDO engineers conduct full-system integration and advanced validation trials. Phase 3…
India Eyes the Next Gen Multi Launch Rocket System (NGMLRS)
The Indian Army is actively developing the Next Gen Multi Launch Rocket System (NGMLRS) to modernize its artillery capabilities. This…