Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik -B “Shot Down” over Ukraine
On October 5, 2024, a significant event unfolded in the ongoing conflict over Ukraine, marking a new chapter in aerial…
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Iran’s Claim of Hitting Israeli F-35s: A Closer Look at Nevatim Airbase Strike
In a recent claim, Iran stated it had successfully hit and wiped out entire Israeli F-35 fighter jet fleet. During…
Private Push by ADA for AMCA & Tejas Mk2
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has taken a big step to involve Indian private companies in making key parts for…
AMCA’s Electro-Optical Targeting System ( EOTS )
An AMCA’s Electro-Optical Targeting System ( EOTS ) is a really important system. This progress should be celebrated but due…
Akashteer: Revolutionizing India’s Air Defence
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has delivered 100 control centers for the Akashteer Air Defence Control & Reporting System. This marks…
India’s Need for a Massive Stockpile of Affordable Solid-Fueled Missiles
On the eve of October 1st, as India was preparing to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti, honoring Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy of non-violence…
IAF’s “New hunt” for Six AEW&C
The Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India, has released an official Request for Information (RFI) indicating its intention to…
Was L&T-Navantia’s S80 used as a Pawn in P75-India ?
In this third and final article of the series, we question whether Larsen & Toubro and Spain’s Navantia, with their…
P75I : Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems: Strategic Acceptance or Tactical Gamble?
In the first article of this series, we explored how Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), after initially backing out, made a…
Decoding the Risks of Project 75I: Part 1
This article is the first of a three-part series analyzing the potential risks associated with India’s Project 75I submarine program.…