Israel Nirbhar LCA: Why HAL is Drifting Away from Atmanirbharta?
The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is often described as just another fighter aircraft programme. That framing is incomplete. The…
Month: January 2026
GTRE–DRDO Kickstart “Desi High Thrust Engine”
India has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its sovereign aero-engine capability. The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru, under…
Is Europe Geopolitically Relevant Anymore ?
-By Riya Karan With the decline of the Soviet Union in 1991 we had a clear winner and hegemony of…
SSS Defence: India’s Indigenous Small Arms Pioneer
–By Anaadi Shrivastava Introduction: A Private OEM Entering a Stratified Defence Market Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Defence, widely known as…
MRFA Deal: Hard Questions for India’s Air Power Future
The MRFA Deal has reached a decisive stage after years of uncertainty and delay. The Defence Procurement Board has reportedly…
Rafale Fighter Jet Debate in India: Reality Between Two Extremes
Understanding the Rafale Debate Clearly India has witnessed an intense debate over the acquisition of Rafale fighter jets for the…
India’s Joint Defence C-UAS Grid: A Necessary Step, But Not a Complete Shield
India has begun building a joint defence Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, or C-UAS, grid to address the growing drone threat. This…
Is India Becoming Israel-Dependent?
The Growing Question of Israel Dependence India’s defence ecosystem increasingly raises a critical question about long-term strategic dependence on Israel,…
Tejas Mk2 :India’s Fighter Programs at a Strategic Crossroads
Indian defence enthusiasts have waited years for two critical combat aircraft programs. These programs are the LCA Tejas Mk2 and…
Indian Jet Engine: India’s Biggest Defence Aviation Priority for 2026
As India approaches 2026, defence aviation faces a decisive moment shaped by unresolved structural weaknesses. One central question now dominates…