Understanding EJ200 in detail
~ By Shiro The development of the EJ200 engine began in 1982 with the initiation of the XG40 project, which…
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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…
NextLeap Aeronautics and Accordyne Announce Strategic Alliance to Advance Autonomous UAV Swarms for India’s Future Defense Capabilities
Two of India’s leading DeepTech startups, NextLeap Aeronautics and Accordyne Private Limited, have entered into a Strategic Alliance to develop…
Operation Sindoor and the Strikes on Pakistani Air Bases
India launched Operation Sindoor with precision. It targeted Pakistani air bases and terrorist camps. The operation marked a strategic shift.…
Akash Missile System: “Turkish Drone Slayer”
The Akash Missile System remained the unsung hero during Operation Sindoor Phase 1. While the spotlight often fell on the…